Owner of the most enviable statistical records in the game, Sachin Tendulkar today turned 36 but the batting maestro said he still enjoys the game just as a 16-year-old boy does. Tendulkar, who is in South Africa leading the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, celebrated his birthday here with his Indian and franchise teammates.
'''I feel like 16. I think it's the good wishes and blessings that count,'' Tendulkar said.
Tendulkar, who holds the record for maximum runs in Test and ODIs, however, reckons that it was more important for any player to help his team win matches rather than piling on records.
''It's not about breaking records. It's about winning matches.
It's a terrific feeling to win and that's what matters,'' the batting maestro added.
Teammtaes Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan were the most prominent faces among many during his birthday celebrations and was later joined by his wife Anjali and two kids.
Tendulkar, a former Indian captain, did not dismiss the importance of the records in a player's career as he pointed out that an individual's achievements reflect to his contribution towards his team's success.
''Stats are merely a reflection of an individual's contribution to the team. Ultimately it's a team sport and though individual performances matter, it's more about winning matches,'' he added.
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