"It is good to see this (the outpouring of tributes) because Tendulkar deserves all this respect and tributes. He has contributed a lot to Indian cricket over the years and his place among the master batsmen of the modern era is guaranteed," Miandad said.
"I would recommend him as a role model for all young cricketers in all the cricket playing nations."
"The nature of the cricket fans in this region is such that if a player tries to prolong his international career they tend to forget him soon after he retires," Miandad told PTI.
Miandad said he himself had made the mistake of trying to prolong his career and it didn't end well for him.
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"I must admit, unlike others, I feel that Tendulkar should have retired earlier...And he is now going at a time when India has found some very talented batsmen who are now the reigning heroes and idols of the people," Miandad said.
"There is no use talking about his greatness as a player but I think in the subcontinent, players like us must know when it is the right time to go," Miandad said.