One comment by a young spectator after Mumbai beat Haryana by four wickets in their Ranji Trophy opener at the Bansi Lal Stadium summed up the mood prevailing in the country as Sachin Tendulkar bid adieu to domestic cricket. “We were here only to watch and cheer Sachin in his last first-class game.

Riding a crest: Members of the Mumbai squad carry Sachin Tendulkar on their shoulders after the Little Master guided them to a four-wicket win over Haryana in his final first-class outing at Lahli yesterday