Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from one day cricket. In his 23 year old career, the talented cricketer has played 463 ODIs, scored 18,426 runs and made 49 centuries. Each of them is a world record.

“I have decided to retire from the One Day format of the game. I feel blessed to have fulfilled the dream of being part of a World Cup winning Indian team. The preparatory process to defend the World Cup in 2015 should begin early and in right earnest. I would like to wish the team all the very best for the future. I am eternally grateful to all my well wishers for their unconditional support and love over the years.”, Sachin said in an interview with TOI.

The brilliant cricketer will be sorely missed on the field.