When it comes to cricket, Sachin Tendulkar is a name which has become iconic. In fact, the name is now synonymous with the very word. So it comes as no surprise that the Maharashtra Government is now pushing Sachin's name as a contender for the prestigious Bharat Ratna.

The news has garnered different reactions, with some cheering it, and some others criticizing the same, especially since the call for the award has become much louder after the cricketer managed to achieve the rare feat of hitting a double century in the one-day game format.

In case Sachin manages to bag the Bharat Ratna, he will be the youngest achiever to do so ever, another first on the celebrity's long list of being the first person to achieve a whole range of feats.

The debate continues to grow - Should Sachin be awarded the highest national honor? At least the youth of India would scream a "yes" for this, in addition to lots of others who believe that a person has to be recognized for his achievements.

But there are a few who are very unhappy. A recent tweet made in this regard read "Bharat Ratna to Sachin Tendulkar? Bharat Ratna has lost its value. Invent a new award". Way too harsh! We cannot deny that the player has worked very hard to get to where he is right now!

The only problem people seem to have with Sachin taking home the Bharat Ratna is that he is too young, but we should not forget that his achievements are not something that can be sneezed at.

Looking at the scenario now, it seems that Sachin is one of the strongest candidates for the award, and no amount of protests would dissuade the Government from considering him. And in my opinion, he deserves it!