New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from international cricket after playing his 200th Test in the home series against the West Indies next month. 40-year-old Tendulkar, who has not been in the best of form in recent times, has informed the BCCI about his decision to quit Test cricket after a glorious career spanning 24 years. Tendulkar contacted the BCCI President N Srinivasan on Thursday and requested the board to release a few statement sent by him to the Media on his behalf.