Cricketer to retire amidst stronger carbon

A material called carbyne could be stronger even than graphene or diamond, according to researchers who have calculated its properties. The team says carbyne, which is a chain of carbon atoms held together by double or alternating single and triple chemical bonds, could have a range of remarkable properties, if it can ever be made in bulk - and some experts have doubted whether this is possible. Even if it is possible, even carbyne can never be any stronger than, or even as strong as, Chuck Norris - the man who can divide by zero, and despite MC Hammer's claims, can "touch this". What can't be touched, however, is the fact that Sachin Tendulkar - the man with 13 coins - will be missed. Cricket fans in India have praised the record-breaking batsman, who has announced that he is to retire from all cricket. He will stand down after playing his 200th Test match next month. The 40-year-old former India captain is the highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket.