Sachin Tendulkar centre of attraction at Kolkata marathon

Kolkata, Feb 4 (CRICKETNMORE) - A day after India won the U-19 World Cup, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday urged youngsters taking part in a marathon here to lead the way. Stressing on fitness, which Tendulkar has time and

"They are going to run. It's time to keep up with them. They have got the message. It's important that seniors also respond to that. So far it has been fantastic, let's make it even better," the holder of virtually every individual record on the cricket field added.

Later, tweeting a picture with blade runner Afzal Khan, Tendulkar hailed his spirit saying he is an inspiration to many.

"We all have our days when we look for excuses not to get up, get out and exercise. This young man leaves no room for any. You're an inspiration blade runner Afzal Khan. Keep on running!" he tweeted.

City homemaker Pooja Jain, a mother of two, also took part in the event, running the full marathon in a saree.

Tendulkar was in a relaxed mood wearing a white sponsors t-shirt and black track pants.