Arguably the most popular sportsperson in India and one of the greatest cricketers to have blessed the game, Sachin Tendulkar continues to live in the memories of a billion fans through his rich legacy in the gentleman's game. While his exquisite stroke-play enticed the spectators, his humility earned him respect of his opponents in cricketing circles.

Now retired and enjoying his life, Tendulkar, still, garners public interest like no other in the country. His words of wisdom on the social media are hailed as The Bible by cricketers and fans alike. And, apart from cricket, Tendulkar, over the years, has confessed his love for tennis.

He has been snapped with the bigwigs of tennis and is often found sitting in the stands during the Grand Slams. And, with the Australian Open currently in progress, Tendulkar was recently seen lauding the security guard who stopped 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer from entering the locker room at the Rod Laver Arena as the Swiss ace didn't carry his identification card with him.

Nothing ever stopped me from playing sports. Not even when I didn't have my shoes on. @AustralianOpen#ThrowbackThursday #TBT pic.twitter.com/RkAegtC7P2

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 24, 2019

But, on Thursday, once again, showcasing his love for tennis, Tendulkar put up a 'Throwback Thursday' post on the social media. Taking to Twitter, the 'Master Blaster' shared a collage of pictures of himself from the yesteryears where he was seen playing tennis without shoes. "Nothing ever stopped me from playing sports. Not even when I didn't have my shoes on," the Indian batting great tweeted.

Tendulkar's post struck a chord with the cricket fans who had different reactions to his photos on the micro-blogging website.

Federer is lucky you played Cricket ð

— Vinay (@SemperFiUtd) January 24, 2019

#JohnMcEnroe Fanboy Moment ð isn't !

Same Style .....Same Aura.....What a Player ð

We are loving it 𥰠Missing U SRT ð#Sachislife pic.twitter.com/uu58EcLk5h

— ðºð¸ðð°ð½ ð®ð³ ð´‍âï¸ (@kiranjshedge) January 24, 2019

Cheers for Rafa today!!! Next time goat!! pic.twitter.com/DQur6Lw1NS

— Mahimâï¸#37 (@Cold_volley) January 24, 2019

But some Bhakts may argue this stopped you from playing cricket many times due to TENNIS elbow injury.

— Saleem Hassan (@SHW634) January 24, 2019

True sports legends ð¤ð¤

— Feel my...ð (@Atharva06218414) January 24, 2019

Wow ðð Sachin saved Sampras career

— Rasin Ahamed (@rasin4u) January 24, 2019

That's why we love you !! Sachin Sachin....

— Shails (@procrastinato9) January 24, 2019

That is the 'Dedication';
Who ever has it, scale new heights. You are an icon for many ð

— SAMRITA™ð (@4SMSamrita) January 24, 2019