11 Top Quotes From Sachin Tendulkar's Farewell Speech That Made The Whole Of India Burst Into Tears

It was the day when India wept! It was the day the world of cricket ended for millions. It was the day when 'God of cricket' Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, walked out on to the ground for the final time in an India jersey.

November 16, 2013, turned out to be the final day of Sachin Tendulkar's illustrious Test career when India forced an innings win over West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium.

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But more than India beating an under-powered Caribbean team, the occasion was all about Sachin, who was to retire after playing 200 Test matches, a feat not achieved by anyone else in the world and not likely to be.

It was the moment of truth when Indian cricket team, led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who orchestrated a moving guard of honour for the Master Blaster, went into celebrating their team's most iconic cricketer. At the time of presentation ceremony, the microphone was handed over to Sachin and then began his emotional, teary-eyed speech in which he thanked everyone associated with him and his cricket for their contributions to his career.

And here are the 11 best quotes from his speech that made the entire nation cry...

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As the slogan went popular then and even now - LEGENDS NEVER RETIRE!