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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can someone please tell me, why you need to announce it to the world, that you have Covid?! &#55358;&#56631;&#55356;&#57339;*♂️</p>— Kevin Pietersen&#55358;&#56719; (@KP24) <a href="https://twitter.com/KP24/status/1375732152361492480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It was a pretty simple & harmless question, on why many people announce they have Covid on all sorts of SM platforms. <br><br>The answer around informing people, so people who know they’ve been in contact with that person and must now get tested, makes perfect sense! <br><br>Thank you! &#55357;&#56911;&#55356;&#57341;</p>— Kevin Pietersen&#55358;&#56719; (@KP24) <a href="https://twitter.com/KP24/status/1375747151616221187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Pretty silly question from KP that. Got the obvious answer in the end
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">One of my favorite rivalries on the ground. Get well soon buddy <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> <a href="https://t.co/mAleuepcwM">pic.twitter.com/mAleuepcwM</a></p>— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) <a href="https://twitter.com/shoaib100mph/status/1376938787297705987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">One of my favorite rivalries on the ground. Get well soon buddy <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> <a href="https://t.co/mAleuepcwM">pic.twitter.com/mAleuepcwM</a></p>— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) <a href="https://twitter.com/shoaib100mph/status/1376938787297705987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Good old days!
 
Sachin has been hospitalized as per the news.
 
Today is the best day of his life and I hope he recovers well, with these thoughts in his memory.

After 22 years, 6 World Cups, 1 Man of the WC performances in a losing side, finally he won an ODI World Cup.
Credit to Yuvraj as well for doing it for him, as he said post match. Played like a true Lion of Punjab.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you for your wishes and prayers. As a matter of abundant precaution under medical advice, I have been hospitalised. I hope to be back home in a few days. Take care and stay safe everyone. <br><br>Wishing all Indians & my teammates on the 10th anniversary of our World Cup 🇮🇳 win.</p>— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1377853111944015873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Sachin Tendulkar, Covid Positive, Says "Hospitalised Under Medical Advice


Sachin Tendulkar tweeted on Friday that he had been hospitalised. Sachin Tendulkar had tested positive for Covid last weekThe cricket great said that he hoped to be back home "in a few days".
Sachin Tendulkar, who last week revealed that he had tested positive for coronavirus, tweeted on Friday, saying that he had been hospitalised "as a matter of abundant precaution under medical advice".

The cricketing great said he hoped to be back home "in a few days".

"Thank you for your wishes and prayers. As a matter of abundant precaution under medical advice, I have been hospitalised. I hope to be back home in a few days. Take care and stay safe everyone," Sachin Tendulkar wrote on Twitter.

The legendary batsman also wished his teammates and "all Indians" on the 10th anniversary of India's 2011 World Cup triumph.

On March 27, Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter and revealed that he had tested positive for coronavirus. Saying he was tested after showing "mild symptoms", Tendulkar quarantined himself at home.

He also said that all others at his house had tested negative.

Sachin Tendulkar had recently participated in the Road Safety World Series T20 tournament where he captained the India Legends team.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-covid-positive-says-hospitalised-under-medical-advice-2404504
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Even when you were 16, you battled world’s best bowlers with guts and aplomb... so I am sure you will hit Covid-19 for a SIX! Recover soon master! Would be great if you celebrate India’s World Cup 2011 anniversary with doctors and hospital staff... do send me a pic! <a href="https://t.co/ICO3vto9Pb">https://t.co/ICO3vto9Pb</a></p>— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) <a href="https://twitter.com/wasimakramlive/status/1377913922682900481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Very surprised he had to be hospitalized
 
Embarrassing stuff by Wasim.

Why do you need a picture of Tendulkar celebrating the 2011 World Cup anniversary?

Our players really go overboard and never understand where to tow the line. You will never seen an ex-Indian player tweet something like this for Pakistan.
 
Mamoon said:
Embarrassing stuff by Wasim.

Why do you need a picture of Tendulkar celebrating the 2011 World Cup anniversary?

Our players really go overboard and never understand where to tow the line. You will never seen an ex-Indian player tweet something like this for Pakistan.
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It's an opportunity for him to get an IPL coaching role or some kind of analyst contract in India. Wasim knows what he's doing here.
 
Mamoon said:
Embarrassing stuff by Wasim.

Why do you need a picture of Tendulkar celebrating the 2011 World Cup anniversary?

Our players really go overboard and never understand where to tow the line. You will never seen an ex-Indian player tweet something like this for Pakistan.
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Got to pander to those Indian fans. Its the same reason why youtubers decide to react to Indian stuff. It gives them validation
 
topspin said:
It's an opportunity for him to get an IPL coaching role or some kind of analyst contract in India. Wasim knows what he's doing here.
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Seems like it. He is fishing for a return to IPL amid all the talk of improved ties between the two countries.
 
Mamoon said:
Seems like it. He is fishing for a return to IPL amid all the talk of improved ties between the two countries.
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I doubt the talks will amount to anything. I've heard some rumors that IK refused to restart trade with India, so there's basically no chance.
 
Mamoon said:
Embarrassing stuff by Wasim.

Why do you need a picture of Tendulkar celebrating the 2011 World Cup anniversary?

Our players really go overboard and never understand where to tow the line. You will never seen an ex-Indian player tweet something like this for Pakistan.
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Legends respect each other for the contribution towards the game. Not everything is about money.
 
This is why people call him Vikram. Pathetic bootlicking from Wasim. Why would you want a pic of Tendulkar celebrating the 10th anniversary of Indias World Cup win as a Pakistani .
 
Adil_94 said:
This is why people call him Vikram. Pathetic bootlicking from Wasim. Why would you want a pic of Tendulkar celebrating the 10th anniversary of Indias World Cup win as a Pakistani .
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Maybe because he is good friends with Sachin, and isn't blinded by hate towards him or Indian cricket in general. I remember he wrote an article in support of Sachin when he was going through the worst phase of his career and many fans considered him done for good. Here is the article -

https://www.hindustantimes.com/indi...n-of-my-era/story-4HH40O7NsRuqDnchQ8TDBI.html
 
Former and current India players on Saturday took to social media to extend birthday wishes for batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who turned 48.

"Sach is truth, Sach is life, Sach is the answer, Sach is it. Birthday greetings to not only the greatest batsman the world has seen, but the most humble and incredible human being [MENTION=96141]sachin_[/MENTION]rt," tweeted former pacer Venkatesh Prasad.

India and Mumbai Indians all-rounder Krunal Pandya also took to Twitter to wish Tendulkar and he wrote: "Happy birthday [MENTION=96141]sachin_[/MENTION]rt sir. Wishing you health and happiness."

Former India batsman Suresh Raina also took to Twitter to wish Tendulkar, saying the passion shown by Master Blaster made everyone in the country love the game.

"Many many happy returns of the day [MENTION=96141]sachin_[/MENTION]rt to an absolute legend of cricket. Your passion towards cricket made us love the game and gave us a lifetime of memories! Wishing you a blessed & a healthy life always," tweeted Raina.

Taking to Twitter, current India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane wrote: "Very few individuals are capable of evoking collective emotions of millions of people the way you do, Sachin Paaji! Here's wishing you a very happy birthday and an even happier year ahead."

Tendulkar's former IPL franchise Mumbai Indians also extended birthday wishes on Twitter. Wrestler Sakshi Malik also wished the Master Blaster, saying: "Wishing [MENTION=96141]sachin_[/MENTION]rt sir a very Happy Birthday. You inspired millions of athletes all around the world to pursue their goals."

Tendulkar had made his debut for India at the age of 16 in 1989. He aggregated 34,357 runs across formats, which is 6,000 runs more than the second-placed former Sri Lanka cricketer Kumar Sangakkara.

Regarded as one of the greatest batsmen ever, Tendulkar holds the record of being the highest run-scorer of all time in international cricket, having notched up 18,426 runs in ODIs and 15,921 runs in Test matches.

In his career, Tendulkar scored 100 international tons and he holds the record for registering most centuries in Test and ODIs. He was also the first batsman to score a double ton in the 50-over format.

He was last seen in Road Safety World Series this year where he led India Legends to title win.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...-pandya-and-others-wish-master-blaster/748988
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We've all seen those trademark <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> shots – but we've not seen them like this.<br><br>Presenting Sachin Tendulkar, taking on Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, Pat Cummins et al &#55357;&#56882; &#55357;&#56570;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdaySachin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdaySachin</a> <a href="https://t.co/USLwieRU98">pic.twitter.com/USLwieRU98</a></p>— ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1385851241817944071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
On his 48th birthday, Sachin Tendulkar urges Covid-19 survivors to donate plasma

Tendulkar, who is celebrating his 48th birthday, thanked everyone for the wishes and opened up about his battle with Covid-19. The former Indian batsman had tested positive for coronavirus in March. He was then shifted to the hospital. The Master Blaster returned home after being discharged and was in isolation.

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday urged the citizens, who have recovered from Covid-19, to come forward and donate plasma in order to fight the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Tendulkar, who is celebrating his 48th birthday, thanked everyone for the wishes and opened up about his battle with Covid-19. The former Indian batsman had tested positive for coronavirus in March. He was then shifted to the hospital. The Master Blaster returned home after being discharged and was in isolation.

"Thank you, everyone, for your birthday wishes. It's truly made my day. The last month has been a tough month for me, I was tested positive and has to be isolated for 21 days. Your good wishes, my family and friends' good wishes, and last but not the least the doctors and the staff kept me in a positive frame of mind and helped me recover," Tendulkar said in a video posted on his Twitter.

"Big thank you all of you. Last year I had inaugurated a plasma donation center and their message was if plasma is given at the right time patients can recover faster. I too when permissible would be donating plasma, I have had a word with my doctor," he further said.

Thank you everyone for your warm wishes. It's made my day special. I am very grateful indeed.

"All of those who have recovered from Covid-19, consult your doctor, and when permissible please donate blood. With this, problems we are facing can be reduced. Please donate blood and help fellow Indians," Tendulkar added.

Meanwhile, India recorded 3,46,786 new Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day spike since the pandemic broke out last year. According to the official data issued by the Union Health Ministry, the country has recorded 2,624 new deaths due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.

The country's total infection count has mounted to 1,66,10,481 cases, while 1,89,544 people have succumbed to the viral infection so far.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-on-his-birthday-urges-covid-19-survivors-to-donate-plasma-101619258506334.html
 
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday said he battled anxiety for a major part of his 24-year-old career before realising that his pre-game quirks were an important part of his preparation. Talking about mental health, which has gained significance in the Covid times with players spending lot of time in bio-bubbles, Tendulkar said acceptability is the key.

"Over period of time I realised that besides preparing physically for a game, you have to prepare yourself mentally also. In my mind the match started long before I entered the ground. The anxiety levels were very high," Tendulkar said in an interaction organised by Unacademy.

"I felt the anxiety for 10-12 years, had many sleepless nights before a game. Later on I started accepting that it was part of my preparation. The I made peace with times I was not able to sleep in the night. I would start doing something to keep my mind comfortable."

That "something" included shadow batting, watching TV and playing video games in the early hours of the day. Even making his morning cup of tea helped him prepare for the game.

"Making tea, ironing my clothes also helped me prepare for the game. I would pack my bag the day before the game, my brother taught me all of it and it became a habit. I followed the same drill even in the last match I played for India," said the 48-year-old, who retired after playing his 200th Test match in 2013.

Tendulkar said a player is bound to go through ups and downs but it is important to accept when one is feeling low.

"When there is an injury, physios and doctors examine you and diagnose what is wrong with you. Same is the case with mental health. It is normal for anyone to go through ups and downs and when you hit those lows you need people around.

"Acceptability is the key here. Not just for the player, for people around him also. Once you have accepted you start looking for solutions."

He emphasised that one can learn from anyone, like he did from a hotel staff in Chennai during his playing days.

"That person got me dosa in the room and after keeping it on the table, he offered an advice. He pointed out that my elbow guard was restricting my bat swing, which was actually the case. He helped me address that issue."

Tendulkar also thanked the frontline workers for their tireless work ever since the COVID-19 outbreak last year. The champion batsman recently recovered from the deadly virus.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sac...mp=1&akamai-rum=off&__twitter_impression=true
 
Sachin was a batting genius of the level the game has not seen. The anxiety issues he talks about always showed on his face but there is nothing unusual about it for that is the pressure that comes along with being at the very top of the table for an athlete in any sport.

There is no gap bigger than what exists between the #1 and #2.

Be it Sachin, Federer, Messi or LeBron I have always seen the same look on their faces and the greatest joy of watching such players is precisely in how they deal with that pressure and still maintain their stature.
 
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar was no stranger to injuries during his career. The first-half of his international career was smooth sailing as the former batsman hardly missed a match for India. However, it was from the year 1999 that Tendulkar got hit by a string of injuries one after the other. The back spasms in 1999, the fractured ankle in 2001 and the dreaded tennis elbow are just some of the numerous injuries Tendulkar had to encounter during his 24-year-long international career.

However, there was one injury that nearly went unnoticed. Tendulkar revealed how he had copped a blow during an ODI against Pakistan in the year 2007, and continued to bat on, only to realise four months later that had suffered a broken rib. Pakistan had toured India in 2007 for a five ODI and three-Test series and Tendulkar recalled how he was hit by a Shoaib Akhtar delivery on his rib cage, leaving him in pain for quite a while.

"I got hit in my rib cage in 2007. We were playing Pakistan in India and in the first over itself I got hit in the rib cage off a Shoaib Akhtar ball. It was quite painful. For a month and a half or two months, I was not able to cough or sleep on my tummy. But I continued playing like that and had designed my own chest guard. I played the remaining four ODIs and the Test series. Before going to Australia as well, I played whatever cricket there was," Tendulkar said during a session on Unacademy.

The ODI series took place in early November and as explained by the master himself, Tendulkar kept on playing. He toured Australia for the 2007/08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which featured four Tests. After India lost the series 1-2, they played Australia and Sri Lanka in the VB tri-series, eventually winning it by securing victories in the first two finals. Tendulkar explained how he had suffered another injury, due to which he realised that he had earlier broken a rib.

"When I went to Australia, I played the whole series – we played the VB series and towards the end of it, I had a groin injury. I came back to India and we did a full body scan. At that time, it was the doctor who told me about it," Tendulkar added.

"I did not ask him about my rib, I was worried about my groin injury because the IPL was going to start. But I couldn’t get fit in time and missed the first seven matches. But the doctor told me that there was a hotspot. You must have broken your rib at some stage. It troubled me for two months."

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...tted-for-four-months-101621216052221-amp.html
 
 
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Sachin - Achrekar will go down in history as one of the most iconic coach-player stories across all sports.

If ever a proper movie is to be made on Sachin, it should be about school boy Sachin and the days he spent under the guidance of his coach Late Ramakanth Achrekar.
 
MenInG said:
Tendulkar revealed how he had copped a blow during an ODI against Pakistan in the year 2007, and continued to bat on, only to realise four months later that had suffered a broken rib.
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Remember this series so well for so many reasons. Was my first time watching Shoaib in the ground, and Ishant debuted too. Shoaib wasn't at his peak fitness-wise and his plushie turned him into a bit of joke but he was RAPID in Delhi test. Was a buzz watching him bowl.

Think there was a legendary thread on this forum too. India beat Pakistan and lost the first test in melbourne soon after. ''sorry India we made you feel something something'' - sort of backfired after India won the perth test and drew at Adelaide. Wasn't the rout everyone was cheering on for here haha.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This day in 1990, a 17-year-old Sachin Tendulkar smashed his maiden Test ton – a 119* against England in Manchester 🌟<br><br>Which is your favourite century from the Master Blaster? <a href="https://t.co/oAgSpZgJaN">pic.twitter.com/oAgSpZgJaN</a></p>— ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1426432768213491713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar turned 49 on Sunday (April 24). With hundred tons in his bag, smashing every record in the book, Sachin isn’t just a cricketer. He is considered the God Of Cricket. But there are still some facts about the legendary batter that fans are unaware of.

It’s a well-documented fact that India legend Sachin Tendulkar made his official international debut against arch-rivals Pakistan in 1989 in Karachi, but very few people are aware of the fact that the batting maestro first got the taste of international cricket when he took the field for Pakistan cricket team that was playing against India at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.

The 48-year-old recalled the incident in his autobiography ‘Playing It My Way’ of taking the field for Pakistan two years before his India debut in 1987. The India legend also wonders whether the then-Pakistan captain Imran Khan remembers employing him in the field.

“I don’t know whether Imran Khan remembers this or has any idea that I once fielded for his Pakistan team,” writes Tendulkar.

The Master Blaster further recalls that Pakistan cricketers Javed Miandad and Abdul Qadir had left the field during the lunch break. As the standby fielder, Sachin was asked to field for the visiting team.

Tendulkar also mentioned one incident on how he nearly took the catch of Kapil Dev in the match, but couldn’t get to the ball despite running a long way. He explained that if he had been placed at mid-on rather than long-on, he could have taken part in the dismissal for Pakistan.

Notably, Tendulkar has the biggest records to his name and to date, no one has come close to it, hence fans in India reckon he is nothing short of a demi-god. Over two decades, Sachin has brought a smile to the faces of billions of Indians and has inspired many throughout his illustrious career.

During his illustrious career, Sachin scored 34357 international runs which include 100 centuries.

https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/s...layed-for-pakistan-against-india-2456835.html
 
Called time today in 2013

Greatest player ever in Cricket?

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MenInG said:
Called time today in 2013

Greatest player ever in Cricket?
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That honour would go to Sir Garfield Sobers. Sachin makes it to the top 10 (usually higher) every time such a list is compiled by credible pundits or ex cricketers. That's enough.
 
Hitman said:
That honour would go to Sir Garfield Sobers. Sachin makes it to the top 10 (usually higher) every time such a list is compiled by credible pundits or ex cricketers. That's enough.
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He is the greatest Indian player though. No one comes close. :inti
 
Bradman and Sobers top two..

Then about 5-6 names at same level.
 
MenInG said:
Called time today in 2013

Greatest player ever in Cricket?

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Definitely the most influential player for a couple of generations. An underachiever given his potential partly due to missing out on Test matches during his prime. One of the very few equally good multi-format batsmen in the 90s. Inspired many players all over the world. True cricketer in every facet. Never had to bowl a single ball to keep his place in the side. But he stepped up as a bowler too when he was called upon.
 
Bhaag Viru Bhaag said:
This is what happens when you are in a mood to troll. Intikhab Alam is not an Indian. Wake up. :91: :inti
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Nobody is a bigger troll than you who deliberately brings a certain player into every single discussion and demean the quality of discussion just because you get nightmare of that player.

You need to learn to live with that and ignore the player or else you will forever be remembered as the king of trolls. :inti
 
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Yes I get your point here. Your reference is towards Intikhab Alam that he ain't anywhere close to Sachin Tendulkar:rabada2 :inti
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Ab Fan said:
Nobody is a bigger troll than you who deliberately brings a certain player into every single discussion and demean the quality of discussion just because you get nightmare of that player.

You need to learn to live with that and ignore the player or else you will forever be remembered as the king of trolls. :inti
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Look at your last two posts in this thread and just :shhh. You are an embarrassing poster who keeps looking for my attention. Learn to stay on topic for once. :inti
 
Random appreciation post.

Kohli, Smith. Babar, Root, Kane , Sharma , Warner etc they all have some things going well for them and some not. Not one of them however has come close to touching Sachin’s megastardom.

Sachin’s longevity is taken for granted.
His resurrection in 2007-11 while in his mid 30s is understated.
He played 2 formats and dominated both of them equally. World record holder in both. Something none of the batters are being able to manage today.

Sachin has had a hell of a career and people should give him his due flowers. An absolute icon and a towering figure in the game.
 
People talk about the death of ODI cricket/bilateral cricket. It really declined after this man was part of the 2011 World Cup winning team. A massive chunk of an entire generation of Indian cricket fans stopped caring about it after that.
 
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has had his say where he believes Sachin Tendulkar sits in the pecking order among the best players of all-time, and how the India legend compares to modern-day great Virat Kohli.

Tendulkar is one of few players in the history of the game with a resume that can match or rival Ponting, with the India maestro still maintaining his place as one of the best batters ever and holding the distinction as the highest run-scorer of all-time in both ODI and Test cricket.

Ponting spoke with host Sanjana Ganesan on The ICC Review just prior to Tendulkar's 50th birthday on April 24 about where he rates the India legend and the Australian did not hold back with his assessment of the former star player.

"I've said forever Sachin's technically the best batter that I've ever seen, and played with or against," Ponting remarked.

"Whatever plan that we came up with as a bowling group, he found a way to combat it, whether it was in India or Australia.

"It's hard to rank and judge players as everyone is different and everyone plays the game differently.

"But certainly through the generation that I played, he was technically the best player that I saw."

Ponting recalled a brilliant innings of 241 that Tendulkar made against Australia at the SCG in 2004 as one of his standout knocks and had no hesitation in nominating the right-hander's straight drive as his most potent shot.

"I think his straight driving was his best shot," Ponting said.

"Whether it be on front foot or even back foot – because he was short in stature, he won't mind me saying that – he was able to sort of stand up on top of the bounce of the ball and punch it back down the ground, off the front foot or back foot.

"The trademark things you think about with Tendulkar was just seeing the full face of that bat coming straight back down the line of the ball and straight back past the bowler. So I think that'd be his trademark for sure."

But when asked who he would choose out of Tendulkar and Kohli, Ponting was a little more circumspect.

The Australian said it was extremely hard to compare players of different eras and noted that rule changes in recent times had made it easier for modern-day batters to score more freely.

"Trying to compare the times and I know Virat played a little bit in the back end of that Sachin played, but it is a bit of a different game now," Ponting noted.

"There's different rules, for instance, around 50-over cricket, with less fielders outside the circle. Two new balls. I think it makes it a lot easier now for batting than probably ever before. There's no doubt that the bats have got better. Field restrictions and new balls is a big part of it as well.

"When Sachin was playing ODIs, the ball at the end of a 50-over game was very hard to see. It was very soft. It was very hard to hit, it reverse swung. You don't see that at all in the modern 50-over game.

"I always like to judge the quality of players on their longevity in the game. I think that's the best way to judge players because maintaining such a higher level of excellence for so long is the hardest thing to do. Some players can come in and do it for three or four years and look like the best players in the world, but the very, very best sustain it for long periods of time and Sachin sustained it for more than 20 years at the international level."

Ponting said a comparison between the two run machines may be easier to make once Kohli finishes his career.

"To play 200 Test matches (like Tendulkar) within itself is an unbelievable feat,” Ponting added.

"Regardless of how many runs you make, how many hundreds you make, to be physically good enough and have a skillset set good enough to stand up and play 200 Test matches is amazing.

"Virat's got all that ahead of him just yet. He's an unbelievably good player, there's no doubt about that. He's got over 70-odd international hundreds now. Sachin made a 100, didn't he?

"Let's wait until Virat's career's over and then I think it'll a much fairer comparison."

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Tendulkar was a better Test player than he was in ODIs. Kohli is a better ODI batter than Sachin IMO.
 
MenInG said:
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has had his say where he believes Sachin Tendulkar sits in the pecking order among the best players of all-time, and how the India legend compares to modern-day great Virat Kohli.

Tendulkar is one of few players in the history of the game with a resume that can match or rival Ponting, with the India maestro still maintaining his place as one of the best batters ever and holding the distinction as the highest run-scorer of all-time in both ODI and Test cricket.

Ponting spoke with host Sanjana Ganesan on The ICC Review just prior to Tendulkar's 50th birthday on April 24 about where he rates the India legend and the Australian did not hold back with his assessment of the former star player.

"I've said forever Sachin's technically the best batter that I've ever seen, and played with or against," Ponting remarked.

"Whatever plan that we came up with as a bowling group, he found a way to combat it, whether it was in India or Australia.

"It's hard to rank and judge players as everyone is different and everyone plays the game differently.

"But certainly through the generation that I played, he was technically the best player that I saw."

Ponting recalled a brilliant innings of 241 that Tendulkar made against Australia at the SCG in 2004 as one of his standout knocks and had no hesitation in nominating the right-hander's straight drive as his most potent shot.

"I think his straight driving was his best shot," Ponting said.

"Whether it be on front foot or even back foot – because he was short in stature, he won't mind me saying that – he was able to sort of stand up on top of the bounce of the ball and punch it back down the ground, off the front foot or back foot.

"The trademark things you think about with Tendulkar was just seeing the full face of that bat coming straight back down the line of the ball and straight back past the bowler. So I think that'd be his trademark for sure."

But when asked who he would choose out of Tendulkar and Kohli, Ponting was a little more circumspect.

The Australian said it was extremely hard to compare players of different eras and noted that rule changes in recent times had made it easier for modern-day batters to score more freely.

"Trying to compare the times and I know Virat played a little bit in the back end of that Sachin played, but it is a bit of a different game now," Ponting noted.

"There's different rules, for instance, around 50-over cricket, with less fielders outside the circle. Two new balls. I think it makes it a lot easier now for batting than probably ever before. There's no doubt that the bats have got better. Field restrictions and new balls is a big part of it as well.

"When Sachin was playing ODIs, the ball at the end of a 50-over game was very hard to see. It was very soft. It was very hard to hit, it reverse swung. You don't see that at all in the modern 50-over game.

"I always like to judge the quality of players on their longevity in the game. I think that's the best way to judge players because maintaining such a higher level of excellence for so long is the hardest thing to do. Some players can come in and do it for three or four years and look like the best players in the world, but the very, very best sustain it for long periods of time and Sachin sustained it for more than 20 years at the international level."

Ponting said a comparison between the two run machines may be easier to make once Kohli finishes his career.

"To play 200 Test matches (like Tendulkar) within itself is an unbelievable feat,” Ponting added.

"Regardless of how many runs you make, how many hundreds you make, to be physically good enough and have a skillset set good enough to stand up and play 200 Test matches is amazing.

"Virat's got all that ahead of him just yet. He's an unbelievably good player, there's no doubt about that. He's got over 70-odd international hundreds now. Sachin made a 100, didn't he?

"Let's wait until Virat's career's over and then I think it'll a much fairer comparison."

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Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara honoured at the Sydney Cricket Ground

International cricketing greats Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar have joined Sir Donald Bradman, Alan Davidson and Arthur Morris by having a set of gates named in their honour at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

The gates, used to access the field of play, were unveiled to mark Tendulkar’s 50th birthday and 30 years since Lara’s innings of 277 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

All visiting cricket players will take to the field through the Lara-Tendulkar Gates, which are situated between the Members Pavilion’s away dressing room and the Noble Bradman Messenger Stand.

The Australian cricket team enter the field via the Don Bradman Gates between the Members and Ladies Pavilions, while the Arthur Morris and Alan Davidson Gates front Driver Avenue.

“The Sydney Cricket Ground has been my favourite ground away from India,” Tendulkar said.

“I have had some great memories at the SCG right from my first tour of Australia in 1991-92. It is a great honour to have the gates used by all visiting cricketers to access the field of play at the SCG named after me and my good friend Brian.

“I would like to thank the team at the SCG and Cricket Australia for this kind gesture. I look forward to visiting the SCG soon.”

Lara said: "I'm deeply honoured to be recognised at the Sydney Cricket Ground, as I'm sure Sachin is. The ground holds many special memories for me and my family and I always enjoy visiting whenever I'm in Australia."

The gates were unveiled by SCG and Venues NSW Chairman Rod McGeoch AO and CEO Kerrie Mather, as well as Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley.

“Sachin Tendulkar’s record at the SCG is simply remarkable, while Brian Lara’s maiden Test century remains one of the most celebrated innings by a visiting player,” Ms Mather said.

“Both players continue to hold a deep affection for the SCG and they remain hugely popular whenever they visit Sydney.”

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley added: “As the cricketing world celebrates Sachin Tendulkar’s 50th birthday, this is a fitting and timely gesture by the SCG to recognise Sachin and Brian Lara as two legends of the international game with exceptional records at the SCG.

“Their feats will no doubt be an inspiration to not only visiting international teams, but all players fortunate enough to walk onto the hallowed turf of the Sydney Cricket Ground, for generations to come.”

The plaque reads:

BRIAN LARA – SACHIN TENDULKAR GATES

These gates are named in honour of Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara and are used to access the field by all visiting cricketers at the SCG.

Tendulkar scored three centuries in five Tests at the SCG for India and averaged 157 at what he described as his favourite cricket ground outside of his homeland.

Lara, the Prince of Trinidad, announced himself to the cricketing world in January 1993 by scoring 277 against Australia at the SCG, his first of 34 Test centuries.

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Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara honoured at the Sydney Cricket Ground

International cricketing greats Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar have joined Sir Donald Bradman, Alan Davidson and Arthur Morris by having a set of gates named in their honour at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

The gates, used to access the field of play, were unveiled to mark Tendulkar’s 50th birthday and 30 years since Lara’s innings of 277 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

All visiting cricket players will take to the field through the Lara-Tendulkar Gates, which are situated between the Members Pavilion’s away dressing room and the Noble Bradman Messenger Stand.

The Australian cricket team enter the field via the Don Bradman Gates between the Members and Ladies Pavilions, while the Arthur Morris and Alan Davidson Gates front Driver Avenue.

“The Sydney Cricket Ground has been my favourite ground away from India,” Tendulkar said.

“I have had some great memories at the SCG right from my first tour of Australia in 1991-92. It is a great honour to have the gates used by all visiting cricketers to access the field of play at the SCG named after me and my good friend Brian.

“I would like to thank the team at the SCG and Cricket Australia for this kind gesture. I look forward to visiting the SCG soon.”

Lara said: "I'm deeply honoured to be recognised at the Sydney Cricket Ground, as I'm sure Sachin is. The ground holds many special memories for me and my family and I always enjoy visiting whenever I'm in Australia."

The gates were unveiled by SCG and Venues NSW Chairman Rod McGeoch AO and CEO Kerrie Mather, as well as Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley.

“Sachin Tendulkar’s record at the SCG is simply remarkable, while Brian Lara’s maiden Test century remains one of the most celebrated innings by a visiting player,” Ms Mather said.

“Both players continue to hold a deep affection for the SCG and they remain hugely popular whenever they visit Sydney.”

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley added: “As the cricketing world celebrates Sachin Tendulkar’s 50th birthday, this is a fitting and timely gesture by the SCG to recognise Sachin and Brian Lara as two legends of the international game with exceptional records at the SCG.

“Their feats will no doubt be an inspiration to not only visiting international teams, but all players fortunate enough to walk onto the hallowed turf of the Sydney Cricket Ground, for generations to come.”

The plaque reads:

BRIAN LARA – SACHIN TENDULKAR GATES

These gates are named in honour of Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara and are used to access the field by all visiting cricketers at the SCG.

Tendulkar scored three centuries in five Tests at the SCG for India and averaged 157 at what he described as his favourite cricket ground outside of his homeland.

Lara, the Prince of Trinidad, announced himself to the cricketing world in January 1993 by scoring 277 against Australia at the SCG, his first of 34 Test centuries.

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Today Sachin Tendulkar is 50-Best of all batsmen and 5 best cricketers ever?

Today, the sporting world celebrates the 50th birth day of Sachin Tendulkar,who arrived on this earth in 1973.Sachin Tendulkar is probably the most iconic sportsman in Indian history, let alone cricketer. No adjective can do justice to his sheer impact or influence n the game or the weight of his very presence. Tendulkar virtually defined a new generation, epoch or era in the game. Hard to visualise a more charismatic cricketer who pulled crowds in the manner of a magnet. Sachin was like a voice of millions of people of India. Rarely has any sportsman been a great cynosure in the eyes of the public or borne the entire pulse of the nation.

Standing at a diminutive height at around 5feet 4 inches, Sachin joined the club of batsmen with minimal height like Bradman,Kanhai, Gavaskar and Harvey. Never in cricket history did anyone perform so outstandingly from such a young age. From his very baptism at the tender age of fifteen, Sachin revealed his power of genius.

Tendulkar is arguably the most complete of all batsmen. posessing every component of perfection. He blended, technical correctness, ability to improvise and explosive power, in the manner not more than 2-3batsmen ever did, in cricket history. Sachin was reminiscent of batting connoisseur, blending the methodology of an engineer, with the imagination of a composer. A stroke of Sachin was like an embodiment or manifestation of perfection. –a medley of perfect grammar with creativity at a superlative height.

In a 2003 World cup game at Centurion park Tendulkar scored 98 of amere 75 deliveries, against Pakistan, which scaled batting perfection or virtuosity , to realms possibly not traversed in a world cup. The manner he took Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar to shreds, was like witnessing one of sport’s spectacles or an orchestra, virtually composing strokes. His shots of single over scoring 18 runs of Shoaib Akhtar could be preserved in a museum, taking batting art or inventiveness to realms rarely transcended. He first upper cut a short rising ball over his shoulders ball over the fence at backward point, then turned a ball through backward square leg, and then with a mere forward defence touch caressed a delivery through mid-on to race towards the boundary.Tendulkar went on to mercilessly drive Wasim Akram to penetrate the gap through extra cover for four after just executing another upper cut of rising ball of Waqar Younus, to send the ball reeling over the fence. Quoting cricket writer Henry Blofeld “Tendulkar took the art of batting to a pinnacle beyond which no batsmen in the history of the game had ever climbed.”



Flaws and Impact on wins

The main flaw in Tendulkar’s career was that he was not as impactful or productive in International wins, in the manner of Viv Richards, Brian Lara, Inzamam Ul Haq or Ricky Ponting.Notable that at his best Sachin did not sculpt wins like the greatest of batsmen. When Indian cricket embezzled itself to glory in test cricket with wins between 2003-04 to 2006, with wins in Australia, Pakistan and West Indies the main architects were Sehwag,Dravid and Laxman.Tendulkar’s batting at best did not win India a world cup in 1996 or 2003.Sachin often did not deliver the knockout punch to opponents like Viv ,Lara or Inzamam.It is surprising inspite of possessing temperament in scales the very greatest have not traversed ,Sachin did not come to the party, to take India across the line. When scaling personal milestones, he hardly secured wins for India. Significant that most of his classic knocks did not win tests for India .In ODI’s, in the inverse, his best innings secured crucial wins.

Sachin also at times floundered against bouncers or short pitched bowling, unlike Viv Richards or Sunil Gavaskar.

Tendulkar was not at his best in 4th innings, in the manner of Sunil Gavaskar ,Viv Richards or Brian Lara, averaging around 36 runs.

In peak periods he did not equal the statistical domination of Brian Lara. or Ricky Ponting, in scale of superiority over peers.

Arguably in a crisis Tendulkar did not equal the tenacity of Rahul David or Steve Waugh in his day.

Possibly in the latter part of his career by curtailing or inhibiting his stroke making we did not witness the best of Tendulkar,in the manner of Viv Richards or Gary Sobers in their last years.

As a skipper he never proved himself, relinquishing his post after a very short tenure. Twice Possibly he was not tested sufficiently of given ample opportunity, with his great game sense.

Tendulkar also did not leave Indian cricket as a fortified force capable of turning it into an empire. When appointed skipper he was unable to perform at his best, and failed to knit a bunch of talented individuals together, into a cohesive unit.

Still one must note that Tendulkar barely received any support at his best; singlehandedly carrying the mantle of India’s batting on is shoulders for around a decade. It is praiseworthy that in India’s wins Tendulkar averaged 61.93, aggregating 5946 runs, with 20 centuries. Tendulkar won India test series at home against England, and Australia, as well as test in England in and West Indies in 2002 at his peak .If he had received support of other players in his heydaylike Viv Richards or Greg Chappell, possibly he would have scripted many more wins. One should weigh the impact of Sachin’s mere presence in the Indian team, when it triumphed, which is comparable with the very best. Possibly no batsmen more as much pressure as Tendulkar.I would also like to mention that inspite of his not being man of the match Sachin’s very presence played an instrumental role in India’s world cup triumph in 2011.His quarter final 90,was a sheer masterpiece. In ODI’s Tendulkar averaged 56.63 in games won which is remarkable, and scored 33 centuries.

We saw two Sachin’s in his career. One was the cavalier batsmen who set out to conquer any delivery, till 2003. The other was the calculated and restrained Sachin .In the 2nd period it is notable that Tendulkar was not the architect of famous Indian test wins like Virendra Sehwag,VVS Laxman or Rahul Dravid.Still he did play the role of a fulcrum to India, with his presence making all the difference.

I am startled and not a single Tendulkar test match innings found a place in the Wisden best 100. I could name atleast3 Tendulkar knocks that could rank alongside the best ever in test cricket. Possibly the reason they were excluded were that they did not win games.



Comparison with greats

Tendulkar did not eclipse the sheer pulverising or domination of Viv Richards and Virendra Sehwag, or the wizardry of Brian Lara.Both, marginally possessed more natural talent or genius. Yet, Sachin was more clinical or consistently productive than any of them, and was capable of inventing strokes of his very own.Sachin did not have wristwork of a Gundappa Vishwanath or VVS Laxman,but flourished more than any batsmen when driving. He was capable of punishing the very best of deliveries with mastery almost unequalled.



I would rate Sachin Tendulkar as an outstanding batsmen on bad wickets, close to the very best ever. In terms of pure game or perfection I place Tendulkar at the top of the pedestal with Barry Richards and Martin Crowe. Technically Sachin was up there with the very greatest, on par with Barry Richards and Len Hutton. Few ever made such a synthesis of the art of batting. To me Tendulkar was a concoction of the technical solidity of Sunil Gavaskar with the innovation and aggression of Viv RichardS.

Similar to Sunil Gavaskar Tendulkar batted with a low bottom hand grip, and revelled n the straight drive, flicked drive ,and judging a single. Tendulkar’s sheer stillness of the head, balance and straightness of the bat, was a virtual clone of Gavaskar.

To me Tendulkar was a concoction of the technical solidity of Sunil Gavaskar with the innovation and aggression of Viv Richards.

In my view in the history of the game we never witnessed 2 batsmen who dominated or exerted equal influence on the game to the extent of Lara and Tendulkar. Arguably, they comprised the most brilliant batting pair in a single period, in cricket history. Lara at his best played top pace and spin with greater composure and conviction than Tendulkar,but Sachin was as much a genius in his own right. In test cricket, even a whisker may not separate them, with morally, a dead heat, the fairest verdict. Lara was the ultimate genius,Sachin the ultimate master.

Noteworthy that Brian Lara overshadowed Tendulkar in peak periods or at his best, but did not equal his rival’s consistency or performances against the best pace bowlers. Lara at best, singlehandedly turned or won more tests, and scored many more mammoth scores. One may regret that Sachin never climbed the peak of the elusive triple century like Sehwag or Lara, or scored at least 3-4 more double centuries. Still Sachin scored test hundreds facing Alan Donald and Dale Steyn, unlike Lara .

In my view unfairly Imran Khan stated that Sachin was not a match-winner selecting Sunil Gavaskar instead, and even Gary Sobers rated Tendulkar below Gavaskar.Some experts claim that Tendulkar did not face pace bowlers of the stature of Gavaskar or was as successful against them. Whatever credence there maybe to this statement ,one must note that Tendulkar played in an era when ODI cricket was much more rampant and game even more competitive.Sachin tackled bowlers of the stature of Shane Warne,Glen Mcgrath,Wasim Akram,Curtly Ambrose ,Courtney Walsh and Alan Donald who in sum total may have been a more lethal combination than that of any bowlers ever.Tendulkar,unlike Gavaskar,did not face the fiery Carribean pace quartet, or batted without a helmet, but still played in arguably more testing and diverse conditions.Gavaskar never played in South Africa with the most testing conditions, where Tendulkar eclipsed every batting star.

Similar to Viv Richards, Steve and Mark Waugh, Tendulkar could be a very effective and intelligent bowler making some of the most crucial a breakthrough, in his playing days. He won India the hero cup in 1993 against South Africa, in the final over.
 
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SHARJAH CRICKET STADIUM TO NAME STAND AFTER SACHIN TENDULKAR

Gesture Marks the 25th anniversary of his 'Desert Storm' Back-to-Back Centuries

Coincides with the Master Blaster’s 50th Birthday

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

The West Stand at the iconic Sharjah cricket stadium has been renamed the Sachin Tendulkar stand in a special ceremony today.

Not only does it coincide with the birthday of the famous cricketer from India but it also marks the 25th anniversary of the famous back to back centuries he scored against Australia in 1998 to a packed stadium. The 143 he scored on April 22 and 134 two days later in the finals of the Coca-Cola Cup, a triangular series between India, Australia, and New Zealand has been recorded in the books as a veritable desert storm.

Tendulkar scored 49 hundreds in ODIs played across 34 stadiums but his 7 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium including the twin hundreds in April 1998 stand out and are lauded and celebrated by his fans around the world to this day.

“Reacting to the news of naming the stand Sachin said in a message, "I wish I was there but unfortunately I had prior commitments. Playing in Sharjah has always been a magnificent experience. From the electrifying atmosphere to the love, affection and support, Sharjah has been a special venue for Indian cricket fans and lovers of the game from around the globe. It's given us so many special moments. A big thank you to Mr Bukhatir and his team for this kind gesture on the 25th anniversary of the Desert Storm match and my 50th birthday. Feels like the greatest 6 of them all!”

Sharjah Cricket Stadium still holds the Guinness record for most One-Day internationals played (244) and we have seen some of the most memorable moments in cricketing history occur in this hallowed ground.

Commenting on the decision to pay this tribute to Sachin on the anniversary of Desert Storm the CEO of the Sharjah stadium, Khalaf Bukhatir said, "This is our small way of expressing our gratitude to Sachin for doing so much for the game of cricket. Indeed, that was an incredible innings, and it was repeated in the finals. Right through the years of the now legendary CBFS initiative we have striven here at Sharjah to acknowledge the services of many great players even after their retirement. We believe that as administrators it is our duty to pay tribute to those who have raised the bar and dedicated their lives to the cause of cricket, and we will continue to do so."
 
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