"For World Cup I had to wait for 21 years but for this I had to wait for only six years. Also this is special for me as I won't be playing in IPL next season," Tendulkar said at the end of Mumbai Indians' triumph.
"I think this is the right time to stop playing IPL. Just got to accept the reality that this would be my last season. I am happy that the sending was perfect," the maestro told the presenter.
Asked about how it felt playing at 40, he said,"Anil (Kumble) said that 40 is just a number. There were optional practise days but entire team turned up. Things don't come easily but we were prepared to go through the grind.
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