Want to enjoy every remaining moment: Sachin

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Tendulkar has hinted at joining the MI team management next season.
Tendulkar has hinted at joining the MI team management next season. © Cricbuzz

Sachin Tendulkar bid farewell to Mumbai after his side gave him a fitting tribute by beating Rajasthan in the final of the World T20 League in New Delhi. The little master hinted at a future role with the Mumbai franchise. "As of now, I don't know. We've just won this tournament and I want to enjoy this moment. There are still good six months (before the next IPL) and I am sure something will come along till then. I am actually looking forward to the next season because I have been part of MI for six years now and it has been an experience I have really enjoyed," said Tendulkar to the official CLT20 website when asked if he would be seen in the team dug-out next year. Like Chennai in 2010, Mumbai won both the IPL and the CLT20 this year which makes Tendulkar feel that he has fulfilled his dreams. "Wonderful! To win the IPL and then the CLT20 in the same year is a special thing. When the IPL season started, we wanted to win it so badly. The team has done beautifully since then and the end result has been fantastic. The dream was to be part of the No.1 Test team in the world, then win the World Cup, the IPL and the CLT20. All those dreams have been accomplished now," he added. Tendulkar went past 50,000 runs across all formats this CLT20 thereby becoming the first Indian to achieve the rare feat. He admitted that he was unmindful of the stat and that it came as a pleasant surprise. "I did not actually know about that landmark. I only realised it when the big screen flashed that I was two runs away from scoring 50,000 runs. That came as a surprise to me. It's a wonderful feeling. I have enjoyed various challenges along the way. There have been ups and downs and it's been a wonderful journey of which I have no complaints whatsoever." Former Australian batsman Justin Langer praised Tendulkar on seeing his rigorous net sessions even at this age and reacting to his comments, Tendulkar said, "As long as I enjoy going out there to bat in a match, it makes sense to practice hard for it. There are days when I feel I'm not up for it and on those days I stay away from the nets; I don't force myself. Enjoy the game and chase your dreams because dreams do come true." "I have played for a number of years and I am 40 now. I know I don't have much time left on my hand and so I want to enjoy every moment of whatever time I have left in cricket."

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