Why we don't see a Sachin every now and then

As we all celebrate Sachin Tendulkar's 20 years in International cricket, I wish to throw some light on the state of mind of the Indian youth and Sachin's impact on the same over the past 20 years and the reasons why we don't see more Sachins around us.  On November 15,1989 at Peshawar in Pakistan, history was made as a legend, barely 5ft5in in height, walked out to bat on a cricket field to face 6feet plus fast bowlers bowling at great pace. It was historic not only for the cricketing reasons but also for the larger picture emerging at that time in India. Sachin does not only signify cricketing success but also tells us why it is important to believe in oneself, to have the courage to stand up against odds, to persist even against the harshest of circumstances and to be humble even after great achievements. Sachin displays confidence without arrogance and thus brings pride not only for himself but for the country as well. His 87 centuries in the international arena is a testimony to the old saying that "It's not the success that decides a champion but rather the persistence of the success that does". Perseverance is a heavy word but it is a word that aptly fits on the little champion.
      Sachin's greatest achievement goes well beyond the cricketing field. I am a 21 year old student who, like many others, has derived great inspiration from this great man not necessarily in the cricketing field. His ability to inspire people has been his greatest gift to the country. He has not only inspired thousands of young cricketers but also people of other spheres of life ranging from technicians to actors to scholars to businessman to entrepreneurs........the list is endless as is his enigma. His life gives people an audacity of hope.
With all what he has achieved and accomplished in his life, it doesn't come to me as a surprise then that we don't see too many players of his calibre in the cricketing field. Even today the dedication and the commitment he shows before every match is unparalleled and is appreciated even by players 15 years younger to him. He is a living icon. Sachin came into the scene when the Indian Economy took the policies of  liberalization and globalization. He witnessed the birth of 4th generation of Indians who, unlike him, are restless, impatient and to a large extent lack the dedication required to become great from good. He is a champion on and off the field.
                   Sachin is far beyond the facts and the figures that is regularly displayed before his name. He is a living legend, an impeccable soul with an outrageous hunger for success and an exquisite delight to his countrymen. For those who still doubt his abilities and his achievements there is nothing more I can say. I hope his personal target of winning the 2010 Cricket World Cup for his country is fulfilled in the subcontinent. That would be a remarkable end to a remarkable career and the one which people would remember for the rest of their lives.