"I am not a politician" Sachin, Breaking silence for the first time after controversy

[Maximas]

Tendulkar: Rajya Sabha seat an honour but not joining politics

Breaking his silence for the first time after the controversy over his nomination to the Rajya Sabha, Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday said that he is not a politician but a sportsperson and will continue to be one. The 39-year-old cricketer said he was honoured to be nominated to the Upper House of Parliament but would continue playing cricket.

"I have been nominated after playing cricket for twenty-two-and-a-half years. It is an honour for me. But I want to make it clear that I am not a politician; I am a sportsperson and will continue to be one," said Tendulkar at a ceremony held in Pune to felicitate him for scoring hundred international centuries.

Ruling out any possibility of entering fulltime politics while playing cricket, Tendulkar said: "At the time of nominating my name, I was told that there would be many responsibilities, but the appreciation and awards that I have received are because of cricket. I won't stop playing cricket and enter politics. Cricket is my life."

Tendulkar also responded to his critics, who have raised doubts over whether he would make a meaningful contribution as a Rajya Sabha member. "It is a big honour for my expertise in two fields and so, after cricket, I would make whatever contribution I can for sportsmen. I would certainly want to contribute and I need your support to do it," said Tendulkar.

Political parties have opposed the UPA government's move to nominate Tendulkar, with Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray calling it the Congress's "dirty picture". The BJP has cautioned the Congress over gaining political mileage from the nomination. Tendulkar, however, insisted that the honour bestowed upon him has been previously given to others like Lata Mangeshkar and Prithviraj Kapoor for their contribution to respective fields.

"Whenever the honourable President nominates your name, it's an honour. The nomination is for a person's contribution to a field and it is a reflection of that," said Tendulkar.

source (http://www.hindustantimes.com/sports-news/cricketnews/Tendulkar-Rajya-Sabha-seat-an-honour-but-not-joining-politics/Article1-848876.aspx)

[Spiderguy252]

Good of him to be patriotic in that sense, but these pocket jobs in these sub-continental governments have proven to be useless, time and again. Can't believe he actually thinks he can "make a difference for sportspersons" using this position.

[jy1970us]

move it to time pass this kind of stuff.

[cricmylife]

Good for India if Sachin leads the sports ministry!

Man with this vast experience will definitely do a great job!

[IgnitedMind]

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[Lachrymose]

Lol! Good.

[Anfield]

lol@his new hairdo.

I won't stop playing cricket and enter politics. Cricket is my life."

So there is that. He is never retiring.

[akheR]

Cool, his new haircut looks really fresh in a freshie way.

[Senman]

its a dummy post anyway. Master stroke from Congress but they will be fools to think this will sway the voters we have many immediate unsolved regional issues.

[Namak_Halaal]

Don't believe the hype folks. SRT was caught lying with his pants down after scoring his 100th 100, and now this.

If SRT didn't want to get into politics, or believes he is not a politician, then he should have been brave enough to refuse the nomination. No wait, he never did face the media while playing cricket either. Figures I guess.

One must learn to lie in style to be a politican, and SRT has started off his political career with a bang.

Wah! Kiya baat hai! What a character.

[nish_mate]

Don't believe the hype folks. SRT was caught lying with his pants down after scoring his 100th 100, and now this.

If SRT didn't want to get into politics, or believes he is not a politician, then he should have been brave enough to refuse the nomination. No wait, he never did face the media while playing cricket either. Figures I guess.

One must learn to lie in style to be a politican, and SRT has started off his political career with a bang.

Wah! Kiya baat hai! What a character.

Matie had to something to keep you going once he had retired.....

You just dont realise the lengths he goes to quench your affection for him ;-)

[Namak_Halaal]

Matie had to something to keep you going once he had retired.....

Not a chance. Sahcinistas will prolong his legacy with past memories. That'll be enough fodder for me! :)





You just dont realise the lengths he goes to quench your affection for him ;-)

He does himself no favours. :)

[Fawad]

What's up with Teendya's hair? Looks like a toupe.

[ethan hunt]

well he was quite a politician even in his playing days (he still hasnt retired) , remember him playing dirty politics and giving leading statements to the media when dravid declared the indian innings with sachin stranded on 194 .

PS : whats with the hairdo , looks like a combover to hide baldness :)

[Watsupdoc]

LOL @ Sachin's hairstyle :)))

[Namak_Halaal]

LOL @ Sachin's hairstyle :)))

I'm pretty sure he had the same hairstyle when he was playing in Bangladesh chasing his 100th 100 against a minnow.

Probably thought it was a good luck charm, unless he's the new face for Sunsilk?

[velu]

LOL @ Sachin's hairstyle :)))


and a new wardrobe too :D

Credits:- ahamedirshad123 and not me :runaway:

http://p.twimg.com/Ar47Ig8CMAAs8FN.jpg

[Namak_Halaal]

Velu- What have you done! My eyes!

New style doesn't suit him.

Either he has straightened his hair, or its hair transplant, or worse, a wig.

Why did he change his hair?

[Fawad]

and a new wardrobe too :D

Credits:- ahamedirshad123 and not me :runaway:

http://p.twimg.com/Ar47Ig8CMAAs8FN.jpg

I just spilled my drink :)))

[saj001]

:))) :)))

[pun500]

Velu- What have you done! My eyes!

New style doesn't suit him.

Either he has straightened his hair, or its hair transplant, or worse, a wig.

Why did he change his hair?
he has straightened his hair .... he has been trying to straighten his hair since eons.His original hair was super curly then he straightened to get to the WC 2011 look n now this.

Him and zak both think they can do wonders with their hairstyle but actually all they do is make it more crap. Remember zaks gay golden locks..tried to do a malinga and failed miserably.

Kohli and yuvi are the only ones who actually know how to style their hair and which cut suits them

[BlackThunder]

Don't believe the hype folks. SRT was caught lying with his pants down after scoring his 100th 100, and now this.

If SRT didn't want to get into politics, or believes he is not a politician, then he should have been brave enough to refuse the nomination. No wait, he never did face the media while playing cricket either. Figures I guess.

One must learn to lie in style to be a politican, and SRT has started off his political career with a bang.

Wah! Kiya baat hai! What a character.

SRT is not a liar, he is a role model. SRT is just being used by BCCI, Political parties and advertisers to sell their products or get more votes. SRT image is being tarnished not by him but by the people who he associates with. Its sad to see these blood thirsty animals using SRT for their own benefit and than abandoning him when there is an uproar.

I bet even his new hairdo was part of some sort of promotions it definitely cannot be a personal choice.

[Namak_Halaal]

SRT is not a liar, he is a role model.

SRT is a proven liar.

He claimed he was never thinking of his 100th 100, once he scored it he exclaimed - it's a weight off my shoulder.

If that's not a lie, then what is?




SRT is just being used by BCCI, Political parties and advertisers to sell their products or get more votes. SRT image is being tarnished not by him but by the people who he associates with. Its sad to see these blood thirsty animals using SRT for their own benefit and than abandoning him when there is an uproar.

I bet even his new hairdo was part of some sort of promotions it definitely cannot be a personal choice.

SRT being used by the BCCI? Is SRT naive for not realising he is being used? Are you saying SRT is dumb or playing dumb?

You make it sound as if SRT is helpless!

[velu]

SRT is not a liar, he is a role model. SRT is just being used by BCCI, Political parties and advertisers to sell their products or get more votes. SRT image is being tarnished not by him but by the people who he associates with. Its sad to see these blood thirsty animals using SRT for their own benefit and than abandoning him when there is an uproar.

I bet even his new hairdo was part of some sort of promotions it definitely cannot be a personal choice.


my views is also same as yours , IMO sachin is an innocent kid more like a 10 year old mentally..
was going through some article "Brand Sachin" by some popular author ( menon or some other popular author ) and he explained about why he cant come out of his circle..

but in online forums sachinstas are responsible for all the hate he receives

[Singham]

Sachin is too good to be a politician: Imaran kha

[PakPrince]

and a new wardrobe too :D

Credits:- ahamedirshad123 and not me :runaway:

http://p.twimg.com/Ar47Ig8CMAAs8FN.jpg

:)))
is this photoshopped??
i hope it is
he looks like such a chumpoo to be honest.
I dont know how to explain this slang but it fits him here so much lol
:)))



PS: I dont know why he is doing these fancy teenage stuff liek new hairstyles and whatnot at this old age.

[IgnitedMind]

Tendu going through a mid life crisis???..he is doing stuff which he never did in his 23 yrs long career!!!