8 instances when cricketers broke into tears

AB de Villiers was distraught after losing to New Zealand in the 2015 WC semi-finalCricket has always been known to evoke emotions. For both the cricketer and the audience, the game lays bare the deepest of emotions. Whether it is your favourite player hitting a century or someone missing a catch, every action on the field is lived by the audince. When there is so much at stake, maybe it is not unusual to see tears once in a while on the field.Sometimes they are happy moments and sometimes they initiate controversies. However, it is clear enough that only true passion for the game would make cricketers break into tears. Here is a look at eight instances when cricketers could not help crying out either in happiness or in anguish during fiercely contested matches:

#1 Tendulkar after his 100th century

 

It was indeed one of the most special days in cricket when Sachin Tendulkar made a record of a lifetime: his 100th century. The Master Blaster became the first batsman to make 100 international centuries, getting to the milestone against Bangladesh at the Shere Bangla stadium in Mirpur at the 2012 Asia Cup.

This moment has remained unforgettable for cricket fans all over the world and the legendary cricketer himself couldn’t stop his tears. Looking at the sky, paying a tribute to his father, Sachin had tears in his eyes, a sight that someday might become iconic.