Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who was nominated to Rajya Sabha on April 27, today took oath as a Rajya Sabha member.
Critics claim that he was inducted into the Parliament due to Political reasons and that he  should rather be given Bharat Ratna, the highest Civilian Award.  His role in Cricket ground was more important than that in Rajya Sabha.
As far as his fans are concerned, majority of them donot want him in Parliament. There has been tremendous protest across Social media against this move. Put simple Netizens donot want Sachin to be involved in the mesh of Politicians which is the beehive of corruption  and all sorts of malpractices.
Amid these Sachin has said that he would take care for all Sports not just Cricket. “I will be happy if I am remembered as someone who contributed to all sports rather than just to cricket statistics. That will be fantastic,” he said.
When asked about, whether  he would get enough time to devote to parliament?
Sachin replied: “I am a nominee, and I did not go to anyone saying I want to become a Rajya Sabha member. It is an honour which I accept with full respect.
“I am here because of my cricketing career and I cannot take any focus away from cricket because that is where it all started for me.
“My focus will be on cricket. As and when there is time in between, I will look at other things and see how I can help and bringing whatever changes not (just) in cricket but other sports (too),” he added.
And then he added something with a Political Tongue
“I believe there might be a few obstacles and challenges, and I need help from my fellow parliamentarians, the administrators, media and our countrymen. I think together we can make lot of changes,” he said.
Now read two contrasting  statements made by him today,
I always have this dream of giving back to cricket… I strongly believe whatever I am today is because of cricket.
AND
My focus will be on cricket. As and when there is time in between, I will look at other things and see how I can help and bringing whatever changes not (just) in cricket but other sports (too).
The way  he cleverly put two opposite lines shows that the Cricketing legend has mastered the language of Parliament. He might plan to play another innings in Parliament also, may be  at Lok Sabha.
Future will tell us whether Sachin as MP would be beneficial to the field of sports or it becomes the reason for his downfall, but for the moment lets rejoice for his grandeur achievement.