Sachin scored the first double hundred in ODIs recently & the media has gone ga-ga over it. But, he doesn't need this knock to affirm his greatness. Its almost like adding a bucket of water into the ocean.. does that increase the height of the ocean? no it does not. Even if he goes on to add more records to his name, it will just be a side show to the phenomenon called 'Sachin'.
His achievement off the field: the way he has carried himself,his modesty, a role model for all generations across the world, outstrip his greatness on the cricket field. If India goes on to win the World cup next year.. it will be the fitting tribute to this phenomenon. The Team India under Dhoni should win it for Sachin. That will be a perfect culmination of his extraordinary cricketing career. But, even if India do not Win the World cup & Sachin has to retire without that world cup medal around his neck still 'Sachin' : The 'phenomenon' will live for ever.. long after he leaves the cricket field.
