Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is a synonym for 'greatness' in sports for India. The only man who could actually make time stop. We celebrated when he played and we felt that sting in the heart whenever we saw the back of that hallowed number 10 jersey heading back to the pavilion. He wasn't just a player, he was an emotion, he was cricket for us. And for his greatness, he has earned a god-like stature in the country. And when someone like that praises you, you're doing something right in life. Your achievements can no longer be questioned. While most of us aren't that lucky, Sania Mirza is. It is thus because she completely deserves it. And if you want to question that, I'll simply let the Little Master clear the air for you. Here's his tribute to Sania for making the TIME 100 list: