In his first press conference since his final Test in Mumbai, Sachin touched various topics and once again, thanked everyone who supported him all these years
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Well, that's it from Sachin's first press address since retirement. Just like his farewell speech at the Wankhede yesterday, the Master Blaster touched various topics, thanked everyone for their support in his dream journey of 24 years and said his heart will always keep playing cricket.
5:10 pm: On foreign coaches: It's not about an Indian or a foreign coach. It's about who's coaching. A coach who understands a player, who can handle his emotions and back the player is what matters. The coach should be a friend. The player should be able to confide in the coach. Thank you very much!
5:07 pm: On the reaction 'My childhood has ended' coming from an entire generation: It is said that 40 is the new 20. So I'd say continue to be like a 20-year-old.
5:05 pm: On dealing with critics: I look at them till a particular point and at what's being written by whom. After a point, you find out the people who give you constructive criticism. Fortunately for me, my guides and coaches have been my best critics. And none of them had a pen in their hands. I never had to look beyond them for guidance.
5:04 pm: About pushing for cricket to be part of Olympics: It's hardly been 24 hours. Give me some time to breathe and we'll talk about all thsese issues.
5:02 pm: About influencing the next generation: I enjoy every young cricketer's success. It's a team sport and doesn't matter who performs. I've thoroughly enjoyed being part of the team of youngsters. It's been a joy. Bhuvneshwar, for instance wasn't even born when I started out. If you're prepared to learn, you can even learn from the youngest squad member and my learning has continued all throughout my career.
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