Happy Birthday 'Sten'

The 'Master blaster' turned 33 today. It has been a career which has spanned 17 long years and a few more years to come along!

He's still the same curly haired baby face to all of us, who beckoned to the world that it's the beginning of his era. I wish it is the year 1989 again. We would have a chance to start all over again.

Like any of the millions of this maestro's fans, I get fascinated by his game too. The elegance he displays while batting, his on-field attics and the off-field behaviour, the demonic avatar he attains when he needs to tear the opponents' attack and his attitude towards the game as a whole; Everything about this hero has always left me spellbound.

This great man has 10469 runs, 35 centuries & 14146 runs, 39 centuries in test cricket and ODIs respectively, credited to his name and this fact itself captivates me.

Byfar, he's one of the best (and probably, tops the list) I've ever watched to hold the willow, with Brian Lara, Viv Richards & Sunil Gavaskar being the other names.

Mind you, this is my list.

On this day, let's wish him a very happy birthday and pray that he would get back to his old roots and have a bright career ahead.

Sachin, India looks upon you. We await your come back.

Stats courtesy: Cricinfo