Thousands of fans into
Eden Gardens here on Wednesday to see master blaster SachinTendulkar play his 199th Test match. The
two-Test series against the West Indies will bring down the curtains on
Tendulkar's illustrious 24-year-long career. The cricketer will be playing his
199th Test here and his 200th and last match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
"It is a pilgrimage...first day of the historic test match. Watching the master for one last time. Feeling emotional.
Many fans from Assam and we north-eastern state visit the match to see the God of Indian cricket.
"It is an experience of a lifetime...we are here for Sachin...even if he doesn't score a century we won't mind...we just want to watch him play for the last time," said a fan at the venue.
Despite it being a weekday, many fans come from all around the country. There was loud cheering for India at the Eden Gardens.
INDIA VS WEST INDIES SERIES:-
WEST INDIES: 234 all out in 78 overs
INDIA 36 FOR NO LOSS
