Bidding adieu to an illustrious cricketing career of 24 years, Sachin Tendulkar today called his relationship with his wife Anjali as the "best partnership" of his life.
Even as the batting legend spoke, endeavouring to keep his emotions in check, an overwhelmed Anjali swept a tear that rolled down her cheek but pride writ large on her face.
"The most beautiful thing happened to me when I met Anjali in 1990. I know that being a doctor there was a big career in front of her. When we had a family, she decided that I should continue playing and she took care of the children. Thanks for bearing with me for all the nonsense I've said. You are the best partnership that I had in my life," Tendulkar said as an emotionally-overwhelmed Anjali cried in the presentation area.
Tendulkar also thanked his in-laws, most importantly for letting him marry Anjali!
"My in-laws - I've discussed several things with them. The most important thing they did was to allow me to marry Anjali. So, thank you for that," he said, lightening the heavy atmosphere surrounding his farewell.
