Sachin and I played 122 Test matches together. I never threatened his place in the team as a batsman. But I can tell you he sometimes threatened mine as a bowler. Anil Kumble in the MAK Pataudi Memorial lecture he delivered in Mumbai Nov 13, 2013 We have to get the wickets ready for the Test match. Please ask your boy to come in. Chandu Borde, team manager on Indias tour of Pakistan in 1989-90, remembers the countrys groundsmen asking him to get Sachin Tendulkar out of the nets Oct 29, 2013 Maybe, but only for the five days. If the young man is listening, unfortunately, thats how it is. Sourav Ganguly, when asked during a TV commentary stint whether Sachin Tendulkar would be more popular than him in Kolkata during his penultimate Test match Oct 19, 2013 I hope we have a Hollies in our team tomorrow when we bowl to Sachin. Justin Langer hopes to send Sachin Tendulkar off with a duck in his final T20 game, like Eric Hollies did to Sir Don Bradman Oct 1, 2013 You are going to laugh at this, but that ball and the ball I bowled Chris Martin at the Gabba. Exactly the same thing, through the gate. Nathan Lyon when asked if bowling Sachin Tendulkar between bat and pad was his best Test delivery Mar 8, 2013 Only those whove played at least 150 Tests should be analysing Sachins game Bishan Bedi, who played 67 Tests, disqualifies himself from the Tendulkar debate Nov 30, 2012 Muesli; the aggression builds up gradually. Sachin Tendulkar reveals what he ate for breakfast before his brief but brutal attack against Glenn McGrath in the Champions Trophy 2000 Nov 2, 2012 I actually feel very embarrassed because I rejected him as a fast bowler. I think I did him and the game of cricket a favour Dennis Lillee who advised Sachin Tendulkar to focus on his batting, instead of bowling, when he came to the MRF Pace Academy in 1987 Jun 26, 2012 It hasnt yet sunk in yet but Ive definitely lost around 50 kilos. Sachin Tendulkar admits a weight is off his shoulders after he reached his 100th international century Mar 16, 2012 They know what they are. You are naming three precious stones of the BCCI. Indias media manager GS Walia attempts to answer the question, Do Gambhir, Sehwag and Tendulkar now know they are slow fielders? Feb 24, 2012 Courtney found it a little more difficult than me, but trust me Test centuries are not easy to get. Sanjay Manjrekar ribs co-presenter Courtney Walsh while discussing Sachin Tendulkars wait for a 100th century Nov 9, 2011 While fielding, I saw Tendulkars legs shivering while facing his bowling. Shahid Afridi backs up Shoaib Akhtars claim that Sachin Tendulkar was uncomfortable while batting against him Oct 1, 2011 How come you didnt ask me about being Rahul Dravid? Rahul Dravid ribs Nasser Hussain after the latter asked Sachin Tendulkar at an event whether he liked being Tendulkar, but didnt pose a similar question to Dravid Aug 17, 2011 He [Sachin Tendulkar] is an inspiration to all of us older guys, because he was written off a couple of years ago, ironically by one of our selectors, and the fact is he has proved him wrong. After being denied a contract, Simon Katich reminds national selector Greg Chappell of his track record Jun 11, 2011 Tendulkar has carried the burden of the nation for 21 years. It is time we carried him on our shoulders. Virat Kohli leads the Tendulkar tributes after Indias World Cup triumph Apr 2, 2011 He has been in form longer than some of our guys have been alive Daniel Vettori on Sachin Tendulkar ahead of New Zealands Test series in India Nov 2, 2010 Hansie Cronje. Honestly. I got out to Hansie more than anyone ... I never knew what to do with him Sachin Tendulkar on which bowler troubled him the most Oct 30, 2010 Test cricket is bloody hard work, especially when youve got Sachin batting with what looks like a three-metre-wide bat Michael Hussey is another Australian sick of seeing Sachin Tendulkar rack up the runs Oct 20, 2010 As the total crept, we werent allowed to change places. Our manager was near the toilet and I was by the food, so I kept munching away. I can tell you I was very full by the end. Sachin Tendulkar relives Indias unforgettable chase of 326 in the 2002 Natwest Series final Jun 17, 2010 I have joked before that there is a good chance that I might retire before Sachin Tendulkar MS Dhoni on Sachin Tendulkar going strong at 37 Apr 24, 2010 Hes not going to sleep for a week. Harsha Bhogle comments when little-known legspinner Rahul Sharma excitedly celebrates getting the big wicket of Sachin Tendulkar Apr 3, 2010 I want to clarify that this nightmare thing was a joke. Sachin is the best batsman of my time... but I am not scared of him, or anybody for that matter. Twelve years after getting caned by Sachin Tendulkar in Sharjah, Shane Warne insists he never experienced sweaty nights, as the rest of the world liked to believe Mar 30, 2010 I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing us to breathe the same air as you do Kolkata franchise owner and film actor Shahrukh Khan makes script and tribute writers around the world cringe with his over-the-top sentiments about Sachin Tendulkar Dec 10, 2009 If you try to hit a six I will hit you on the bum. Sachin Tendulkars warning to Virender Sehwag during the Test against Pakistan in Multan, 2004. Sehwag reached his triple century with a six. Sep 17, 2009 Ill chew his ear off. Phillip Hughes vows to talk shop with Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai Aug 30, 2009 Twenty20 cricket is the dessert and you cant survive on that. Who wants to eat only desserts? Sachin Tendulkar resorts to a food analogy to explain the pecking order of crickets formats Aug 6, 2009 Maybe they all think its my last tour. Sachin Tendulkar on the standing ovations he gets wherever he plays in the world. Mar 20, 2009 I used to receive letters written in blood, but not anymore. Sachin Tendulkar reflects on how the adulation directed at him has changed over the years Feb 19, 2009 A batsman is so much covered with protective gears that one might say [Sachin] Tendulkar is playing if I go in the middle to bat. MS Gill, the Indian sports minister, clearly feels todays cricketers have it far easier than those of the past Jan 23, 2009 Tall peaks are not always better than long plateaus as true greatness must include protracted excellence. The ICC explains why their idea of including Matthew Hayden in their list of all-time greats, while excluding the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara, wasnt such a great one after all Jan 15, 2009 I couldnt sleep all this time. I am numb. The images keep playing in my head. This was just not an attack on Mumbai, it is an attack on India. Sachin Tendulkar recounts the horrors of watching the terrorist attacks on his hometown Dec 2, 2008 Sachin and Sehwag are also spectacular, but when in full flow Yuvraj really stands out. Mahendra Singh Dhoni praises Yuvraj Singh Nov 19, 2008 It was like holding a Rolex watch and a Patek Phillipe watch and saying which one looks best Andrew Symonds pays tribute to the batting of Laxman and Tendulkar in the 2008 Sydney Test, in his book Roy on the Rise Nov 14, 2008 That Porsche comment ... why would I say that to Tendulkar? Hes got aeroplanes. England wicketkeeper Matt Prior says the infamous I drive a Porsche, what car do you drive? sledge to Sachin Tendulkar didnt happen Oct 27, 2008 We dont need him to say these things [about Tendulkar] just because he is retired. Harbhajan Singh delivers his take on the Gilchrist-Tendulkar affair Oct 25, 2008 The archives recall not one single incriminating incident, not one drunken escapade, not one reported affair, not one spat with a team-mate or reporter ... As Matthew Parris wondered of Barack Obama in these pages recently, is he human? Michael Atherton ponders the sinless Sachin Tendulkar in the Times Oct 19, 2008 Im so disappointed at whats being written and said about Anil Kumble ... Hes been around for over 18 years and his achievements do all the talking. Sachin Tendulkar defends his team-mate Oct 19, 2008 Why did you get out to such a silly shot? Anjali Tendulkar tells off her record-breaking husband for a poor stroke. Oct 18, 2008 To me he will not just be remembered as a great player and a lovely human being, but as somebody who tried to learn Bengali for the last 14 years but never managed to do so! Sourav Ganguly pays a sort of tribute to Sachin Tendulkar Oct 18, 2008 I dont know how they can figure out whats going on in my mind when sometimes I myself cant figure that out. Journalists work in mysterious ways, Sachin Tendulkar finds out Oct 17, 2008 Success is a process... During that journey sometimes there are stones thrown at you, and you convert them into milestones. Sachin Tendulkar in an interview at the end of the day he went past Brian Lara to become the leading run-scorer in Test cricket Oct 17, 2008 I think you are at the wrong press conference. Sachin Tendulkar answers a query about his retirement plans Sep 18, 2008 Even my fathers name is Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkars daughter, Sara, tells her class her fathers name after the teacher informs them of a restaurant of the same name in Mumbai May 31, 2008 Performance is one thing, performing back to back is something else. People may call him [Tendulkar] a sitting elephant, but hes the best. He never said a word, and wanted to let his bat do the talking. Mahendra Singh Dhoni speaks for his veteran team-mate Mar 8, 2008 With Tendulkar, its like the elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about. Sanjay Manjrekar wonders why Sachin Tendulkars failures, especially while chasing, are not questioned by the media Feb 28, 2008 With Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara, it was better to be friends and make them smile rather than wind them up. Sledging doesnt work with all players, warns Shane Warne Feb 10, 2008 I now know what Sachin Tendulkar feels every time he bats in India. Adam Gilchrist soaks it up while batting in his final Twenty20 in front of a packed MCG Feb 6, 2008 Sometimes I need to look at the scoreboard to figure out whether Im batting hundred-plus or whether I am on zero. Sachin Tendulkar struggles to distinguish between his standing ovations for entering the pitch and then for getting his half-century and century. Jan 30, 2008 Commit all your crimes when Sachin is batting. They will go unnoticed because even the Lord is watching. A placard at the SCG when Sachin Tendulkar was on his way to a magnificent century Jan 9, 2008 He is my hero and playing against him is a special moment in my life. I cherish that. Sachin Tendulkar reflects on playing against Viv Richards during a Yorkshire-Glamorgan county match Dec 2, 2007 He loves India. He has named his child India. His biggest player is actually Tendulkar. Right now Im hoping Tendulkar does not hit a catch to him because he will probably drop it to watch him bat. Irving Romaine on team-mate Lionel Cann, who is just a bit overawed by being at the World Cup Mar 3, 2007 It really surprises me ... you are so consistent and Im not Sachin Tendulkar, on his 33rd birthday, thanks the media for their unwavering love and affection and assures himself of a good press into the bargain Apr 25, 2006 The positions of Jupiter and Mars are not good. I wish I am wrong but this is what the stars tell. Abdullah Shaukat Chowdhry, a 70-year-old astrologer from Lahore, predicts that the end is nigh. The end of Sachin Tendulkars career, that is ... Jun 4, 2005 Come on, his sleeves are absolutely unique. A female fan in Kolkata explains how to recognise Sachin Tendulkar Dec 6, 2004 Nothing bad can happen to us if were on a plane in India with Sachin Tendulkar on it. Hashim Amla, the South African batsman, reassures himself as he boards a flight Dec 2, 2004 Sachin Tendulkar is, in my time, the best player without doubt - daylight second, Brian Lara third. Shane Warne delights the Indian press with his views on batting greats of this era Oct 8, 2004 If you get Dravid, great. If you get Sachin, brilliant. If you get Laxman, its a miracle. Brett Lee repeats the words of wisdom of his former captain, Steve Waugh Sep 27, 2004 The thing about India is that while they will miss Sachin, they have the ability to put out another batsman nearly as good. Michael Vaughan gives overestimation a new meaning before the first match of the NatWest Challenge Aug 31, 2004 Sometimes you get so engrossed in watching batsmen like Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar that you lose focus on your job. Yasir Hameed tries to zero in on the exact reason for dropping a vital catch in the third Test at Rawalpindi Apr 13, 2004 Sachin was so focused. He never looked like getting out. He was batting with single-minded devotion. It was truly remarkable. It was a lesson. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova joins the Sachin Tendulkar fan club after watching him bat at Sydney Feb 2, 2004 You can never say that he is out of form. He is a volcano waiting to explode and we hope he doesnt do that against us in the one-dayers. Daryl Tuffey hints that Sachin Tendulkars modest form may be the calm before the storm Oct 22, 2003
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