SACHIN TENDULKAR

This icon of Indian cricket is touching 40 today and on this day, we remember & salute his immense contribution to the game of cricket. Despite all the glory & money that have come his way, this humble  ambassador has remained passionate, dedicating his entire life to the wonderful game of cricket. May he live long in the hearts of fans all over the world !

Having said all of the above, the question that begs to be answered is given his iconic status, wealth, reach et al, has he done enough beyond the world of cricket to touch the lives of human beings around him ? Can he be compared to the likes of Mother Teresa or Mahatma Gandhi or a Muhammad Yunus who made a difference to people around them with their selfless acts to the larger cause of mankind ? Has Sachin's swinging of the bat, apart from bringing a smile to the face of a diehard cricket fan, succeeded in lighting up the life of the average Indian ? Would you rate a Sachin Tendulkar higher than an Azim Premji ?