*Photos* Tendulkar quits IPL scene

Sachin Tendulkar has announced his retirement from Indian Premier League cricket.

Tendulkar confirmed the decision after winning the IPL title with Mumbai Indians on Sunday night.

Mumbai defeated Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs in the final. Tendulkar was injured and did not play in Kolkata.

Tendulkar hits through the covers in T20 Champions League action.

Tendulkar prepares to duck under a short one in a Test match at Sahara Kingsmead.

Even the best miss from time to time. Tendulkar hits only air at the T20 Champions League.

Tendulkar sweeps during a Test match. Boucher and De Villiers have a close view of the shot.

The India batting legend lets rip in the shortest format of the international game.

Albie Morkel and Chris Morris did feature at Eden Gardens. They both played for losers Chennai.

Morkel took two for 12 in three overs, while Morris claimed one for 25 his four overs. Morkel made just ten with the bat.

Kieron Pollard batted superbly for Mumbai.

Pollard hit 60 not out from 32 balls.

Mitchell Johnson bowled well for the winners. He took two for 19 in four overs.

Harbhajan posted figures of two for 14 in three overs.

(File Photos:Gallo Images)

- Andre Bloem

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