Sachin Tendulkar and Greg Chappell in 2007. (Photo by Deshakalyan Chowdhury/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Australian captain Greg Chappell praised England batter Harry Brook likening his style and performance to that of the great Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.Having established himself with some significant knocks in all formats, Brook is one of the newest…
Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman during a book launch of “281 And Beyond” written by VVS Laxman on November 22, 2018 in Mumbai. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman have had numerous partnerships during their playing days and both had excellent record against Australia in Test cricket.One of those partnerships was a…
Sachin Tendulkar and Mitchell Starc in 2015. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar has one of the largest and most devoted fan followings in the history of sports. His incredible achievements, humility, and consistency over a career spanning more than two decades have endeared him to fans worldwide. In India, Tendulkar is…
There’s no denying faults in technique have slowly crept into the game of the T20-oriented modern batsmanIf you’re an Indian cricket follower with a sense of history, the capitulation against Ajaz Patel at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday might just hurt you a little more.Ask any Indian batter of the 1980s and they would say…
Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble. (Photo by Simon Cross/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: There have been several funny run-outs in cricket history, where miscommunication, bizarre events, or pure bad luck led to some unforgettable moments. These run-outs show that even in a professional sport, moments of confusion and misjudgment can lead to hilarious results.During India’s tour…
India were bundled out for 83 runs against New Zealand at Mohali. (AFP Photo via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Test cricket rivalry between India and New Zealand is one marked by mutual respect, with both teams often bringing their unique strengths to the fore. Historically, India has had an upper hand overall, especially in…
Sachin Tendulkar on his arrival at the airport for the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes on Spetember 28, 1995. (Photo by C.Y.YU/South China Morning Post via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar played in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes Tournament in the 1990s. The tournament, known for its fast-paced, entertaining format, featured many…
Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly. (Photo by Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly formed one of the most successful and iconic opening partnerships in ODI cricket history. Their chemistry at the top of the order was remarkable, and they set numerous records together during their playing days for India.Tendulkar…
Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his epic knock of 200 not out against South Africa in Gwalior on February 24, 2010. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As international cricket returns to Gwalior, this is a good time to see what had happened when the last time the city hosted an international cricket match.History was made on February 24,…
Sachin Tendulkar completes his century in the first Test between Pakistan and India on Indian soil in 12 years on January 31 in Chennai. (Photo by John Macdougall/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar‘s performances against Pakistan are some of the most memorable moments in cricket history. His battles with Pakistan’s fierce…
