They have been thrashed by CSK, they have been thrashed by Deccan Chargers and they have been thrashed by Kings XI Punjab. And ask Sachin he says that it was good yet tough. "It's been very good but it was tough as well, especially to lose so many close games," he says after a small pause. "We should have won them, but we just didn't finish the job. It must have been pretty tough for a man who once admitted that he finds it difficult to let his son win over him when he plays cricket with his little son.

There's no way you should lose a game when you need just six to win with nine balls to go. We lost to the Kings XI by two runs as well. I can understand a team being bowled out for 85 when chasing 120, but to bat through the overs and not get the runs... that's inexcusable," told the maestro to the cricket news media.

"Also, playing away from home has been different. People back home, not just in Mumbai but right across India, had been looking forward to this IPL season. That it didn't happen at home must have been hard on them. It's always different when you can't watch it live. The home games are very big back home. The atmosphere is something else. And you get pretty much everyone backing the home team. But I sort of knew that people would turn up and appreciate good cricket in South Africa. The crowds have been fantastic,” Sachin said while comparing the experiences in South Africa with that of back home.

How well some of the senior players have done in Indian Premier League is a proof of the fact that it is the experience and not the raw energy alone can make a team win. And these players are definitely going to be great value addition for their teams. But Sachin decides to give the upcoming cricket tweny-20 championship a miss.  While he decides to stay away from the upcoming tournament, he made it clear that he will continue to play cricket.

"I enjoy playing cricket. It's the simplest answer and the one people seem to find hardest to believe. I love being out there. I have a lot of fun. There are always various challenges to occupy you, and also the pride that comes with playing for India. That's still a huge thing, because it's all I ever wanted as a child. I don't think my feelings are any less strong now,” said a chuckling little Master.

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