<p> Hailing Sachin Tendulkar's contribution to cricket, BJP today said the nation will remain grateful to him and the living legend will remain a "Bharat Ratna" in the hearts of the people.<br /><br /></p>.<p>As Tendulkar announced his retirement from one-day format of the game, party spokesperson Prakash Javedkar said, "He is 'Bharat Ratna' in the hearts of the people whether government gives him the title or not."<br /><br />As he is still playing test cricket, the nation hopes he will create more records, the spokesman said.<br /><br />Sachin today retired from one-day internationals after a glorious career spanning 23 years during which he re-wrote record books with his phenomenal feats.<br /><br />39-year-old Tendulkar conveyed his decision to the BCCI, which issued a statement on his behalf.</p>
<p> Hailing Sachin Tendulkar's contribution to cricket, BJP today said the nation will remain grateful to him and the living legend will remain a "Bharat Ratna" in the hearts of the people.<br /><br /></p>.<p>As Tendulkar announced his retirement from one-day format of the game, party spokesperson Prakash Javedkar said, "He is 'Bharat Ratna' in the hearts of the people whether government gives him the title or not."<br /><br />As he is still playing test cricket, the nation hopes he will create more records, the spokesman said.<br /><br />Sachin today retired from one-day internationals after a glorious career spanning 23 years during which he re-wrote record books with his phenomenal feats.<br /><br />39-year-old Tendulkar conveyed his decision to the BCCI, which issued a statement on his behalf.</p>