Follow over-by-over commentary for Sachin Tendulkar's final Test as India play West Indies at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Friday, Nov 15 2013.
07.17 So, Sachin leaves international cricket with a modest record: 664
matches, 34357 runs, 164 fifties and 100 hundreds. He was - how weird to use
the past tense - a divine fusion of talent and temperament who had a unique
impact on his nation and his sport; an immortal who retained his humanity
throughout. Thanks for your company; bye.
07.15 "I know my speech is getting long but this is the last thing
I want to say. I want to thank the people who have supported me endlessly,
whetner I scored a zero or a hundred-plus. I've met so many people who have
fasted for me, prayed for me, done so many things for me. I want to thank
you from the bottom of the heart. Time has flown by, but the memories will
be with me forever. Especially "Sachin! Sachin!" That will
reverberate in my ears until I stop breathing. Thank you very much. If I
missed out a few names I hope you understand. Goodbye."
He signs the TV camera, takes a swig of water and rejoins his teammates. He
still looks staggeringly composed; it's quite incredible. It's easy to get
carried away at times like this - and that's what we're paid to do - but
that was speech was so impressive in its clarity and composure. 
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