Sachin Retires: Who said what?

Sunil Gavaskar, legendary former India opener: “It is hard to imagine any player in the history of the game who combines classical technique with raw aggression like the little champion does. There is not a single shot he cannot play.”

Shane Warne, second-highest Test wicket-taker: “Sachin Tendulkar is, in my time, the best player without a doubt – daylight second, Brian Lara third.”

Kapil Dev, former India World Cup-winning captain: “It’s a sad day but everyone has to go one day. He has given happiness to millions and millions of people and has never been controversial.”