Tennis legend James Spencer Courier calls ’Leander Paes’ his favourite cricketer
Live MintAmid the fifth and the final test between India and Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy underway in Sydney, two sports legends – James Spencer Courier and Sunil Gavaskar had a friendly conversation, reported the Indian Express on Friday. As the two great cricketing nations were clashing to seal their place for the World Test Championship 2025 finals – to be played at the Lord's from 11 to 15 June 2025, Courier revealed his favourite cricketers and explained why he feels that cricket and tennis are similar sport. Speaking to the reporters on the opening day of the fifth Test at Sydney Cricket Ground, Courier said, as quoted by the Indian Express, "I am a new fan coming in to see cricket live, but I’ve been watching cricket just as a spectator ever since I started playing tennis." It’s sort of like a game recognises game, if you know what I mean.” Courier's favourite cricketer: Asked about who is his favourite cricketer, the 54-year-old said, "I got to sit next to Sunny today, which was pretty amazing.” “My favourite Indian cricket player is Leander Paes.
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