Tendulkar should retire

It will no longer be possible for Tendulkar to retire gracefully. Everybody from former greats to two-bit journalists have begun asking uncomfortable questions.
Of course, India's shameful exit from the World Cup made it all the more difficult for him. But Kumble did it. It must have been tough for him but he did it.

I used to be a major fan of Tendulkar. I still am; make no mistake. He's one of the greatest. But while earlier, I used to defend Tendulkar tooth and nail when people used to criticize him for his inability to perform on big occasions, I no longer do. Now, I know that there is a lot of truth in it. It's sad but true.
His batting average will not reflect it at all, though. He still averages 40+ or thereabouts in his last 25 games. But ask yourself this: when is the last time Tendulkar single handedly got India out of a hole and to victory ? Makes you think a while, right ? Well, it shouldn't be that way. It just means it's been a while now.

There used to be a time when Tendulkar could walk into any champion team in any era. But now, he doesn't even merit a place in this Indian side. Indian one day side. In my opinion, he's still got some test match cricket left in him.
Tough as it may seem to say it, Tendulkar is over the hill.

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar should announce his retirement. Now is as good a time as any.