The Young Chronicle: For 1st Graders November 8th, 2014 | Page 3

YOUNG CHRONICLE November 8th, 2014 Even Sachin Tendulkar Started as a Child Did you know, Sachin started playing Cricket at the age of 11, and played his first match as part of the Indian team, when he was just 16 years old. Sachin Tendulkar recently released a book on his life, ‘Playing it My Way’. In that he has written about his first match as part of team India. to him, was a big challenge indeed. Sachin started his career as part of Team India, with a match against Pakistan. Batting against some of the best bowlers from Pakistan, Waquar Younis and Wasim Akram, left Sachin scarred. He felt he wouldn’t be able to represent India again. Playing against Pakistan, in Pakistan, against great players who were many years older The crowd held cards reading, “Kid, Go Home and Drink Milk”. Sachin even had a head injury, but he didn’t give up. He has written, that his first day of International Cricket had a lot of Drama. He was in a rival country, playing a match that most Indians watched, and he had to make a mark for himself. Sachin Tendulkar truly grew into becoming a legend, because he started as one, and so can you. So start playing, and don’t be afraid when you play against children older to you. You never know, they may have a big hand in making you a legend. What can you do to live up to Chacha Nehru’s Expectations? 1) Ask your maid-servant if her children go to school. If they don’t, you could start teaching them. 2) Give all elders respect. You respect your parents and grand-parents already. But you should respect the aayas in school, and those at home, and be thankful that they help you. 3) Make sure you don’t waste food. There are many poor children out there, who don’t get any food because you waste it. 4) When you see a beggar in the street, ensure your parents don’t give them any money. Instead, if you are eating something, you could give them some. 5) Get up early in the morning; study hard; and play harder. Enjoy these beautiful years as a child. 6) Do not discriminate between other children. Treat them equal even if they are poor or have a disability, or are of a different gender. 7) If you see anyone hire a child (anyone under 18 yrs.), without offering her proper education or sending her to school, ask your parents to report it to the police 8) Do not buy products that are made by children. For example, you should not buy firecrackers during Diwali. BE ACHABACHAS If you have done a good deed, tell us about it at [email protected] and win these badges and a certificate. Page 2 08/11/14