Celebs go ga ga over Sachin

Even as Sachin fever hits the cricket-crazy nation yet again, TOI gets talking to celebrities on what is being
described as the ‘greatest innings ever played'...
Sameera Reddy, Actress
I was never interested in cricket but started watching it only because of this man — Sachin Tendulkar. I wanted to know why he was such a wonder-boy for cricket fans! He’s a true inspiration for everybody, and not just cricketers.
Neetu Chandra, Actress
I generally don’t watch cricket but I just couldn’t be off the television this time! Sachin is a true master blaster.He always says that his actions speak louder than words, and this double century is a perfect answer for all those who wrote him off.
Prasanna, Actor
It’s a mind-blowing innings of 200 runs from my favourite cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar. I run short of adjectives to describe this master blaster and little champion. Thanks, Sachin, for being such an inspiration to the whole nation. You rock!
Vijay Yesudas, Singer
I was glued to the TV when Sachin created history. This is a moment of pride not only for cricket fans but for the entire nation. This remarkable achievement has come at a time when some people are writing him off. It reminds us that we should refrain from the tendency to put Indian cricket down when there’s failure.
Sadagopan Ramesh, Cricketer
It’s a phenomenal effort. Mentally and physically, getting to a double hundred is a huge task... and Sachin has done it. In fact, Sachin is in the form of his life now, so much that he can get a hundred in every match. This innings reminded me of many of his old knocks, all of which I cherish.
Bosskey, Theatre personality and former cricketer
Sachin has created history, certainly, but I wouldn’t rate this innings as his best. In this wicket, he would have hit a century even when he was sleeping! Sachin is a larger-than-life personality, just like our very own Superstar Rajinikanth.
G V Prakash, Music Composer
This is what I call a wow innings! My favourite cricketer is Sachin, and I’m glad he’s the first one to cross the 200-run mark. This is a special innings for Chennai, because it was in our city that Saeed Anwar hit 194.
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