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.”

Indian Compound Junior Men’s Team Won BRONZE medal after defeating Great Britain by 229-222. Indian team comprise of Rajat CHAUHAN, Jignas CHITTIBOMMA and Sudhakar Kumar PASWAN .  Earlier India lost to Mexico in close fight by 231 – 233.

Indian Compound Junior Women’s Team won BRONZE medal after defeating Mexico by 223-214  in bronze medal match. Indian team comprise of Jyothi Surekha VENNAM, Jayalakshmi SARIKONDA and Swati DUDHWAL. In semifinals India lost to USA by 225-221.

Aiming for a European Tour card for next year, Shiv Kapur,31, produced a fine card of four-under 68 to be fourth after the third round of the Foshan Open on the European Challenge Tour. The Purdue University alumni, had five birdies, was flawless till the 16th before he dropped a shot on the 17th. Kapur, is now under 10-under and four behind the leader, Spaniard Nacho Elvira.

Kapur, is currently 36th on the Money List and needs with a win or a second place finish to bring him closer to his goal of making it to top-15 and secure a card for 2014.