Tributes have flooded in for Sachin Tendulkar after the legendary batsman confirmed his retirement from one-day international cricket.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced earlier today that the 39-year-old had decided to bring an end to an ODI career spanning 463 matches, in which he scored 18,426 runs at an average of 44.83.

Here, Sports Mole looks at the reaction of the cricketing world to the 'Little Master's' retirement.

"There was a doubt on whether he would play ODI cricket or not. But I am not surprised by his decision. He has done what he thought was right," - former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

"I am surprised by his move but he is leaving ODI cricket on a high. I am sure he will want to leave on a high in Test cricket also. He will be looking forward to a good Test series against Australia," - former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

"Masters.463 matches, 23 yrs, 18426 runs !!!! These numbers no body else will be able to come close to.salute salute salute to Sachin," - India teammate Harbhajan Singh, via Twitter.

"Actually I am surprised. If he is continuing with international cricket (in Tests) then he should have continued with ODI also," - former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar.

"Statistics NEVER lie! They tell a very true story.. Well done Sachin! What an incredible ODI career.. #thebest," - England batsman Kevin Pietersen, via Twitter.

"In my heart and fellow indians! The pride of our country I salute to u for ur contribution to indian cricket Sachin," - India team-mate Yuvraj Singh, via Twitter.

"Well done to Tendulkar on his amazing ODI career. Inspiration to millions if not billions. We will never see another Sachin in our lifetime" - England international Ravi Bopara, via Twitter.

"End of an era as Tendulkar retires from one-dayers. Hats off to 23 years of cricketing genius!" - Indian Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan, via Twitter.

Tendulkar, who is widely regarded as the greatest living batsman, will continue to play Test cricket for his country.