I'm sure deep down inside Sachin might not be as surprised by Ganguly's decision to call it quits as he has known him for years as a team mate and more importantly as an opening partner. Sachin surely must've seen the constant humiliation faced by Sourav because of various selectors and coaches. The point about 'respecting seniors' made by Sachin is very important especially in Ganguly's case beccause he's the one man who instilled this aggression among the then youngsters i.e Yuvraj, Zaheer, Harbhajan etc. Sourav Ganguly will always be a Hero for youngsters like me and it is great to se him retiring at the perfect time.