IPL 2011

Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar share a light moment after the match, Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2011, Jaipur, April 29, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar takes a catch to dismiss Rahul Dravid, Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2011, Jaipur, April 29, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar walks back as Rajasthan Royals celebrate in the background, Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2011, Jaipur, April 29, 2011

Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar with son Arjun Tendulkar, daughter Sara and wife Anjali at an IPL 4 match on his birthday.

Sachin Tendulkar got back the orange cap on his birthday, Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2011, Hyderabad, April 24, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar couldn't make a big score on his birthday, dismissed for 28, Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2011, Hyderabad, April 24, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar carves the ball through the off side, Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2011, Hyderabad, April 24, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar is animated in the field, Mumbai Indians v Pune Warriors, IPL 2011, Mumbai, April 20, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar celebrates taking the catch to dismiss Jesse Ryder, Mumbai Indians v Pune Warriors, IPL 2011, Mumbai, April 20, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar plays a pull during his 35, Mumbai Indians v Pune Warriors, IPL 2011, Mumbai, April 20, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar dismisses one through point, Mumbai Indians v Pune Warriors, IPL 2011, Mumbai, April 20, 2011

Mumbai's fielders wilt under the pressure of Kochi's sparkling chase, Mumbai Indians v Kochi Tuskers Kerala, IPL 2011, Mumbai, April 15, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his first T20 century in a muted fashion, Mumbai Indians v Kochi Tuskers Kerala, IPL 2011, Mumbai, April 15, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar's innings featured both textbook and unconventional shots, Mumbai Indians v Kochi Tuskers Kerala, IPL 2011, Mumbai, April 15, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar plays a lap shot over the leg side, Mumbai Indians v Kochi Tuskers Kerala, IPL 2011, Jaipur, April 15, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar cracks a short ball through the off side, Mumbai Indians v Kochi Tuskers Kerala, IPL 2011, Jaipur, April 15, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar and Ambati Rayudu celebrate Mumbai Indians' win, Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2011, Bangalore, April 12, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar flicks backward of square, Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2011, Bangalore, April 12, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar whips with power off the back foot, Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2011, Bangalore, April 12, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar picks a gap on the off side during his unbeaten knock of 46, Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2011, Delhi, April 10, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar scores through leg side, Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2011, Kochi, April 10, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar began with a fluent boundary, and Mumbai looked set for another run-fest

Sachin Tendulkar ran out Virender Sehwag with a direct hit, Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2011, Delhi, April 10, 2011

Mumbai Indians get-together after Virender Sehwag's dismissal, Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2011, Delhi, April 10, 2011

Sachin with 2011 World Cup Throphy

Members of the World Cup-winning team meet India's president Pratibha Patil, Mumbai, April 3, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar poses with the ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy, with the Gateway of India in the backdrop, during a photo call at the Taj Palace Hotel on April 3, 2011 in Mumbai, India.

Sachin with 2011 World Cup

Sachin Tendulkar alongside his son Arjun (L) and daughter Sara (R) during the 2011 ICC World Cup Final between India and Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium on April 2, 2011 in Mumbai, India.

Anil Kumble, who was part of four unsuccessful World Cup campaigns, is given a chance to hold the trophy, India v Sri Lanka, final, World Cup 2011, Mumbai, April 2, 2011

Piyush Chawla (L), Sachin Tendulkar (2L),Yusuf Pathan (2R) and Gautam Gambhir (R) in the dressing room with the winners trophy during the 2011 ICC World Cup

India's celebrations continue in the dressing room, India v Sri Lanka, final, World Cup 2011, Mumbai, April 2, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar holds aloft the World Cup with one of his long-time fans, Sudhir Gautam, April 2, 2011

The champions celebrate with the World Cup trophy, India v Sri Lanka, final, World Cup 2011, Mumbai, April 2, 2011

The Indian team celebrates with the World Cup, India v Sri Lanka, final, World Cup 2011, Mumbai, April 2, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhir walk with the trophy, India v Sri Lanka, final, World Cup 2011, Mumbai, April 2, 2011

In his sixth attempt, Sachin Tendulkar gets his hands on a World Cup, India v Sri Lanka, final, World Cup 2011, Mumbai, April 2, 2011

Sreesanth, Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina celebrate with the trophy, India v Sri Lanka, final, World Cup 2011, Mumbai, April 2, 2011





Sachin Tendulkar celebrates with the World Cup after beating Sri Lanka during the 2011 ICC World Cup Final between India and Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium on April 2, 2011 in Mumbai, India.

Sachin celebrates during 2011 WC






Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his teams win with his daughter Sara during the 2011 ICC World Cup Final


Sachin Tendulkar with the winners trophy on his sides lap of honour after the 6 wicket win during the 2011 ICC World Cup





Sachin Tendulkar celebrates with the trophy after the 2011 ICC World Cup Final

Sachin Tendulkar (R) of India receives his winners medal from Haroon Lorgat (L) Chief Executive of ICC during the 2011 ICC World Cup