Cricket has allowed me to visit various parts of the world: Sachin Tendulkar

Known as Master Blaster and also the ‘god of cricket’, his consistent performances have earned him a large fan following across the globe.  Yes we are talking about none other than the cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar.

Sachin’s name is synonymous with cricket and both complement each other well. Other than being a sportsman he is also a brand ambassador for several companies and has a hidden side  which most of his ardent fans are not aware of. He is an enthusiastic traveler!

He has traveled to almost all known and unknown destinations across the country. “I have had the opportunity to experience most of the Indian destinations and in my opinion India has some very pleasant and beautiful spots that are worth seeing."

Sachin prefers to travel with his family whenever time permits him to do so.  "For me the holiday spent four years ago in Iceland was truly memorable. Even in my absence my family makes it a point to go on holidays at least twice or thrice a year. Travelling not only brings about a joyful experience but also teaches our children about our rich culture and heritage of places, such as the Taj Mahal, Jallianwala Bagh, Golden Temple and others, which create a huge impression on their minds.”

His profession has taken him places and allowed him to explore various spots across the globe. In this regard he said, "Till date cricket has allowed me to visit various parts of the world but I still appreciate the scenic locales in India. I like spending time in London as I can practice there and also get time to enjoy with my family."

Sachin is bidding adieu to his 24 year long cricket career with his last two-test series against the West Indies. He played an eventful 199th Test at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 6th November and is due to play his 200th and final International Test match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on 14th  November-18th  November, 2013.