Sachin’s mother Rajni had never watched the ‘Little Master’ bat at the ground except in his farewell Test.
It’s that time of the
year where the thankless job of being a mother is recognised all over. It’s
that day when we thank our mothers for the love they shower on us and all the
sacrifices they make.
On the occasion of
Mother’s Day, Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar’s brother Ajit shares a
heart-warming tale of their mother Rajni Tendulkar in an exclusive chat with
this correspondent.
"I would describe
care and prayers as the two key words on this mother's day. She took care of us
and has been always praying for our welfare. Whatever we and Sachin in
particular have achieved is due to her," Ajit said.
“I would like to narrate
an incident here. She had never watched Sachin bat at the ground except in his
farewell Test (against West Indies, Mumbai in 2013), where she came on Sachin's
insistence at the Wankhede stadium. She came there on all three days of the
Test."
"I was in the
stands with my friends. Sachin ran a single and suddenly the people stood on
their feet, applauded and were clapping. Sachin had not even reached a 50 and I
was very surprised. But few minutes later I realised the clapping was for our
mother, who was seen on the large screen gently praying. This was a very
touching moment of my life. Sachin too had praised our mother in his farewell
speech.”
"I hope all mothers
of the country live a great and happy life."
Kings XI Punjab tweaker
Axar Patel spoke about his mother Pritiben Patel. "My mother is a woman
like no other. She game me life, nurtured, taught, dressed, fought for me, held
me, shouted at me, kissed me, but most importantly loved me unconditionally. There
are not enough words to describe how important my mother was to me, and what a
powerful influence she continues to be. Mom, I love you so much.”
Daljeet Bumrah, mother
of Team India pacer and Mumbai Indians’ bowler Jasprit Bumrah, showered immense
love on her children.
"As everyone says
God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers. I had to be both, a
mother and father to my kids (Jasprit and married daughter Juhika), and so
developed a bond that is unbreakable and became a friend, supporting and
motivating them. The memories, good and bad really helped in keeping us
together till date.”
"As a son he has
surpassed expectations and I am really very happy and proud of what he has
achieved by his sheer grit, determination and hard work. All my blessings and
best wishes are with him."
"On Sunday, the
first call will be from my kids to wish me a very happy mother's day and then
we will all celebrate. The most important is that your child respects you and
realises your important, not only on mother's day but throughout life and that
love is what I have received by the grace of the almighty,” Daljeet said.
Indresh Kumar, mother of
another Indian pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is currently plying his trade
at Sunrisers Hyderabad camp in the IPL, spoke about her son.
"I am so proud of you
Bhuvi. If Bhuvi calls or not, my love and blessings are always with him, no
matter how many mother’s days go by and how far he is away from me. Nothing can
change that bond between us. My baby, you will always be my love. You are my
heart and you are my soul," she said.
Source: DECCAN CHRONICLE | BIPIN DANI
ConversionConversion EmoticonEmoticon