Now former India captain Sourav Ganguly joined the chorus in demanding Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian award, to the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar.

"A Bharat Ratna should only be conferred to Bharat Ratna," Ganguly said.

Politicians are also demanding the prestigious award to the Little Master.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M. Venkaiah Naidu, said, "This is not a political issue. He should be given Bharat Ratna. I hope the government will think and decide."

Rahul Bajaj, Chairman of Bajaj Auto Limited and a Rajya Sabha member, said: "I hope all in India will be happy if he is conferred the Bharat Ratna."