Watch: Sachin Tendulkar retired from international cricket in 2013 on this day at Wankhede

Playing in his last international Test match, Tendulkar made a 74 runs in his first innings.

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar bid adieu to international cricket on November 16, 2013. The legendary batsman drew curtains to his spectacular career post India’s victory against West Indies in the second Test played at Wankhede Stadium.

Playing in his last international Test match, Tendulkar made a 74 runs in his first innings.

“My life between 22 yards for 24 years is coming to an end” was all Sachin Tendulkar had to say to make a cricket-crazy nation teary eyed.

Tendulkar embraced teammates as the Test against the West Indies ended, but as they tried to give him a guard of honor on his way off the ground, the most prolific batsman in international cricket history rushed past them, quickly making his way into the pavilion wiping away tears.

Tendulkar played for India in 200 Tests where he scored 15921 runs at an average of 53.78. He scored 51 Test tons – which is highest by any batsmen in the longest format of the game.