Sachin Tendulkar has been the most complete batsman of his time, the most prolific runmaker of all time, and arguably the biggest cricket icon the game has ever known. His batting was based on the purest principles: perfect balance, economy of movement, precision in stroke-making, and that intangible quality given only to geniuses – anticipation. If he didn’t have a signature stroke – the upright, back-foot punch comes close – it’s because he was equally proficient at each of the full range of orthodox shots (and plenty of improvised ones as well) and can pull them out at will. There were no apparent weaknesses in Tendulkar’s game. He could score all around the wicket, off both front foot and back, could tune his technique to suit every condition, temper his game to suit every situation, and made runs in all parts of the world in all conditions.
Quotes of Sachin Tendulkar:
1. I hate losing and cricket being my first love, once I enter the ground it’s a different zone altogether and that hunger for winning is always there.
Sachin Tendulkar
2. Every individual has his own style, his own way of presenting himself on and off the field.
Sachin Tendulkar
3. Beating Pakistan is always special because they are a tough team and we have a bit if a history regarding Pakistan.
Sachin Tendulkar
4. Isn’t cricket supposed to be a team sport? I feel people should decide first whether cricket is a team game or an individual sport.
Sachin Tendulkar
5. If one man is representing India in cricket, then yes, blame that person when things go wrong.
Sachin Tendulkar
6. I am not thinking too far ahead, just want to take it one thing at a time.
Sachin Tendulkar
7. And that is the reason why this victory is great, because different players have made contributions to the win.
Sachin Tendulkar
8. I always had a dream to play for India but I never let it put pressure on me.
Sachin Tendulkar
9. It doesn’t always happen according to the way you have planned things out but I feel if you have covered most of the aspects, it does help out there in the middle.
Sachin Tendulkar
10. I believe every era has its significance and the same holds true for players and coaches.
Sachin Tendulkar
BY SHWETA TIWARI
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