‘Bharat Ratna’ to Sachin fulfils the desire of crores of Indians who love their darling Sachin. Women see their own son in Sachin. Every parent wishes to have a son as hard-working and dedicated as Sachin. For two and half decades, Sachin has been associated with the aspirations of millions of Indians. Sachin is our answer to the world. He gave millions of Indians belief that we can also compete globally. Nothing second grade here! All top grade! Only pure gold!

No one can say that Sachin acted rashly on an occasion or misbehaved. All his temper vented itself between the twenty two yards. No immoral, wrong deeds for our Sachin! In a world full of Tiger Woods, Lance Armstrongs, our Sachin has stood out as a gem. This is India. This is our role model- perfect, humble, polite, hardworking, dedicated, religious, good, gracious, talented, outstanding!

Sachin fought back injuries. He showed what’s resilience. A complete family man, our Sachin is a product of his family and friends. And the master thanked them all - parents, uncles, aunts, brothers, sisters, coaches, managers, wife, kids, fans, friends, mates. This is India. Our identity is not complete without our family and friends.

The heart fills with joy thinking of this gem of India.