He delivered his farewell speech with such emotional conviction that many were left wiping tears but retired batting legend Sachin Tendulkar said his only preparation for the stirring address was to remember the "important" names he wanted to mention.


Sachin Tendulkar delivering his farewell speech on Nov 16, 2013 Pic/Suresh KK 

The 20-minute speech, which Tendulkar delivered after his final Test in Mumbai last year, was lauded by one and all for its emotional clarity so much so that the spectators at the Wankhede and those glued to TV sets were teary-eyed.