The Naman Awards were held on Saturday, February 1, and cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar spoke out passionately and wisely, giving very important advice to the youngsters. Honored at the award function held in Mumbai, as one of the recipients of the famous Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award, Sachin Tendulkar shared his heart and mind with the youngsters present during the ceremony.

Given that Indian cricket was in a phase of transition, Sachin identified the many diversions that a young cricketer faces while emphasizing the importance of staying on track. Sachin urged players to remember from where they come before reaching the level of success. Sachin told the young players that maintaining a humble attitude while achieving success and wealth was paramount as they continue their careers ahead.

“I would say, without cricket, all of us wouldn’t be sitting in this room. For me, it has been the ultimate gift of my life. We have bat and ball, and if there is no solid grip over that, or you start losing grip over the bat and ball, you kind of slowly start losing grip over your career also,” Sachin Tendulkar said at the BCCI Naman Awards event.

“I should not be giving you advice and saying ‘stay focused’ or whatever, but there’ll be distractions. Don’t let them disrupt your career. Value everything that we have and look after your game. We all have managed; we did not have anything. It is important to value when we have everything and behave in the appropriate manner to take the game forward and the country’s name (forward). Like I said, you all are current cricketers; there is plenty of cricket left in you. Just go out, give your best, and make the most of this opportunity, because you only realise once you’ve stopped playing cricket, where you were a few years ago. So, all the very best to you,” he added.