The South African cricket body has extended their congratulations and best wishes to Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar on the occasion of his 200th Test match appearance.
India is playing against West Indies at the Mumbai Cricket Association's Wankhede Stadium in what will be Tendulkar's final game of international cricket.
According to Sport24, CSA Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat paid tribute to the Little Master, saying that Tendulkar has been one of the best role models the game of cricket could have ever wished for, adding that his ability, exceptional attitude and humility makes him an extraordinary player.
Stating that Tendulkar's nature more than matches his career records that he has amassed over more than two decades, Lorgat further said that as he has been fortunate to have engaged with Tendulkar on a number of occasions, he believes that there is no better modern cricketer in the complete sense than the Indian cricket icon.
Lorgat also said that Tendulkar's career will always be special to South Africa as he has been ever present right from their first ever ODI at Eden Gardens in 1991 when he scored a half century, and his one-on-one battle with Dale Steyn at Newlands in 2011, which Lorgat tagged as one of the game's 'great moments'.
Lorgat further thanked Tendulkar on the behalf of CSA and fans in their country, saying that the player will remain a lasting inspiration for generations to come.
