Sachin Tendulkar

Phenomenon!

This is apt for this guy,

A little master

A master blaster

Or say champion of champions

Some thinks

Cricket is a religion

Hence, he is a god!

Who is he?

Sachin Tendulkar!

Icon in every sense

Role model for millions

Class act for the traditionals

After bradman

He is the most noticed cricketer

Who wields the willow

To terrorize the fielders

And bowlers.

Smacking ball all across the park

The marvelous straight drive,

With a punch!

Cover drive of some elegance

Square cutting with vigor

Leg glances are visual treats

Pulling and hooking

To put bowlers to back foot

Paddling the ball precisely

Or innovating to get runs

Year after year

From a 16 year old, wonder

This genius shouldered the burden

Of Indian cricket

Memorable hundreds

Numerous fifties

But it’s his style of batting

The consistency and level of

performance,

That’s makes him so special

With his wily spin

Producing exodus of turn

Surprising all with the ball too

Breaking records is a habit

For him.

Be it for number of runs scored

Centuries, or missed centuries

Millions pray for seeing him

Stroking the ball with class

All the time

From kids to grand old

In India, this is the man

Who all worship.

Magical treasure for Indian cricket

Who gave soul for the team

Creating victories.

Shoring one end to counter attack

Will always remain in heart

For those memorable knocks.

For those scintillating shots

And for that mesmerizing smile.

The true gentleman cricketer