Brett Lee recalls first meeting with Sachin Tendulkar; 'Thought I might get an autograph. 'Hey mate, can you sign this''
2 years, 7 months ago

Brett Lee recalls first meeting with Sachin Tendulkar; 'Thought I might get an autograph. 'Hey mate, can you sign this''

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia speedster Brett Lee took to social media to extend his wishes to legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who celebrated his 49th birthday on April 24. Tendulkar, who stands atop most international runs, enjoyed battles with many bowling greats including Lee. Sachin Tendulkar and Brett Lee The highlight of the fascinating duels between Tendulkar and Lee was their clash in the 2008 CB series.Tendulkar beat Lee, hitting him for three exquisite boundaries in an over at a time when the Australian with clocking the 150 kph mark with absolute ease. But every time Sachin walked out to bat, there was massive applause, not only from the Australians but also from the touring Indians who were a part of fans that flew in from around the world to watch Sachin.” Every time Sachin managed to get a fifty or a hundred, we used to hear a huge noise.

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Trip down memory lane at Lahli: Sachin Tendulkar’s last domestic hurrah
1 month, 1 week ago

Trip down memory lane at Lahli: Sachin Tendulkar’s last domestic hurrah

The Hindu  

Every place has a fable; a story it doesn’t tire of recollecting. For the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium in Lahli, that tale unfolded just over 11 years ago, when Sachin Tendulkar chose this venue for his final domestic First-Class game. From October 27 to 30, 2013, Tendulkar brandished the hallowed Mumbai crest for the last time in a cricket …

Virat Kohli's Birthday Celebration: A Masterful Feat on the Field
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli's Birthday Celebration: A Masterful Feat on the Field

India Today  

Virat Kohli celebrates his 36th birthday with a memorable milestone - he equals Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI hundreds. The former captain shines brightly on the field, scoring his 49th three-figure score in the biggest stage - the World Cup at home. His performance is pivotal in propelling India to a convincing victory against South Africa, marking his eighth …

Sachin Tendulkar's 'infectious' post on Shikhar Dhawan's retirement: 'Know that your legacy is forever etched...'
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Sachin Tendulkar's 'infectious' post on Shikhar Dhawan's retirement: 'Know that your legacy is forever etched...'

Hindustan Times  

Senior India batter Shikhar Dhawan, on Saturday, drew curtains on his career as he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket two years after he last played for India. Following the announcement, India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar joined the bandwagon of former and incumbent cricketers in sharing congratulatory wishes. Sachin Tendulkar shared a post on Shikhar Dhawan's retirement Sachin …

Sachin Tendulkar sends special 'offside' wish for birthday boy Sourav Ganguly
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sachin Tendulkar sends special 'offside' wish for birthday boy Sourav Ganguly

India Today  

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar sent a special birthday wish to former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, who turned 52 on July 8, Monday. pic.twitter.com/8sd5XtxJvN — Sachin Tendulkar July 8, 2024 Ganguly made a spectacular start to his career, scoring a remarkable debut century at Lord's in 1996. Known for his elegant stroke play and ability to dominate bowlers, Ganguly's cover drives …

Happy Birthday Sachin Tendulkar: From Aamir Khan to Shah Rukh Khan, these celebs adore the God of cricket
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Happy Birthday Sachin Tendulkar: From Aamir Khan to Shah Rukh Khan, these celebs adore the God of cricket

Hindustan Times  

If there is one sportsman who has found a fan in almost every citizen of the country, it is Sachin Tendulkar. In an interview, Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist also expressed his wish to play Sachin onscreen someday if he got the chance Sachin Tendulkar and Aamir Khan enjoying a light moment Preity G Zinta The actor, who is also a co-owner …

Wishes pour in for Sachin Tendulkar as he turns 51
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Wishes pour in for Sachin Tendulkar as he turns 51

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Former team India captain and legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar turned a year older as he celebrated his 51 birthday on Wednesday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India, wished the veteran and wrote on the microblogging site X, "664 international matches, 34,357 international runs, 201 international wickets, 2011 World Cup winner, The Only cricketer to score 100 international …

An ode to Sachin Tendulkar on his 50th birthday
1 year, 7 months ago

An ode to Sachin Tendulkar on his 50th birthday

The Hindu  

It’s never been easy to be Sachin Tendulkar. The fan kept shouting, “ Sachin kahaan hai?” You hid behind the big sofa and Navjot Singh Sidhu sprang to your defence with a bat in his hand. From that day, my family has held him in reverence.” WATCH: It’s a fifty for Sachin Tendulkar! It would be an exercise every night …

“Sachin Tendulkar is a rare jewel in the history of the game”: Kapil Dev - 50 for Sachin
1 year, 7 months ago

“Sachin Tendulkar is a rare jewel in the history of the game”: Kapil Dev - 50 for Sachin

The Hindu  

My first sighting of this precocious talent was at the Brabourne Stadium in 1988. I don’t know what went on in his mind when Waqar left him with a bleeding nose, but I was sure of one thing. From the Pakistan tour, Sachin grew into a phenomenal batter. You had to be technically sound and also gritty to face Donald …

Happy Birthday, Sachin Tendulkar! Fans pay tribute to Master Blaster on his 50th birthday
1 year, 7 months ago

Happy Birthday, Sachin Tendulkar! Fans pay tribute to Master Blaster on his 50th birthday

The Hindu  

Sportstar invited Sachin Tendulkar’s biggest fans to pen a personal note to him ahead of his 50th birthday. If there was one, it could’ve helped Sachin go back to 1st March, 2003, and score those two runs against Pakistan to make the best ever World Cup innings truly complete. I also remember how we would mimic Sachin’s batting style in …

Sachin Tendulkar has inspired millions worldwide: Jay Shah, Virender Sehwag wish Master Blaster on his 50th birthday
1 year, 7 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar has inspired millions worldwide: Jay Shah, Virender Sehwag wish Master Blaster on his 50th birthday

India Today  

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar is celebrating his 50th birthday on April 24, 2023. Maidaan par jo aapne kaha, uska ulta hi kiya, toh aaj aapke iconic 50th birthday par toh aapko Shirshasana karke wish karna hi tha. #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/awvckIAqc9 — Virender Sehwag April 23, 2023 "Maidaan par jo aapne kaha, uska ulta hi kiya, toh aaj aapke iconic 50th birthday …

’Follow your heart’: Sachin Tendulkar who turns 50 on 24 April
1 year, 8 months ago

’Follow your heart’: Sachin Tendulkar who turns 50 on 24 April

Live Mint  

World calls him master blaster, for Indians he is 'God of Cricket'. Career's beginning: Recalling the days, Sachin -- as quoted by Hindustan Times -- said, "First of all, we didn’t know it was a record. Answering a question if he felt the struggle of stepping up from junior to senior cricket, Sachin said, "It didn’t happen to me." India's …

This has been the slowest but most fulfilling half-century of my life, says Sachin Tendulkar on turning 50
1 year, 8 months ago

This has been the slowest but most fulfilling half-century of my life, says Sachin Tendulkar on turning 50

India Today  

Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 50th birthday with thousands of fans at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and said that this has been the slowest but most fulfilling half-century of his life. Speaking with former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri, Tendulkar said this has been the slowest but the most interesting and fulfilling fifty of his …

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar's golden reaction at being commemorated with life-size statue inside Mumbai's Wankhede stadium
1 year, 9 months ago

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar's golden reaction at being commemorated with life-size statue inside Mumbai's Wankhede stadium

Hindustan Times  

The great Sachin Tendulkar is set to be part of another first in the history of the Indian cricket with the legendary cricketer getting chosen to be felicitated with a special memento. On the occasion of Tendulkar's 50th birthday on April 24, 2023, the Master Blaster will be commemorated with a giant life-size statue that will be installed inside the …

'Have bowled to Tendulkar, Sehwag. But I'd like to challenge myself against him': Brett Lee's big remark on India star
2 years, 3 months ago

'Have bowled to Tendulkar, Sehwag. But I'd like to challenge myself against him': Brett Lee's big remark on India star

Hindustan Times  

During his playing career, Brett Lee tormented batters throughout the world with his incredible bowling speeds and alarming accuracy. In an international career that spanned through three decades, Lee represented Australia in 76 Tests, 221 ODIs and 25 T20Is, making his name as one of the fiercest fast bowlers in cricket history. His battles against India saw Lee going toe-to-toe …

I thought 'Here we go again, another Sachin Tendulkar. As if one wasn't enough': Brett Lee on bowling to India great
2 years, 4 months ago

I thought 'Here we go again, another Sachin Tendulkar. As if one wasn't enough': Brett Lee on bowling to India great

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee, one of the fastest bowlers of all time, has been involved in some terrific rivalries during his career. The likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Jacques Kallis, Virender Sehwag, and even Virat Kohli… all have faced Lee and were in for a real test. While Lee has always acknowledged Tendulkar as probably the toughest batter …

Sachin Tendulkar wishes Ranveer on birthday with unseen old pic
2 years, 5 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar wishes Ranveer on birthday with unseen old pic

Hindustan Times  

Sachin Tendulkar found a sweet way to wish Ranveer Singh on his 37th birthday. Sachin Tendulkar with Ranveer Singh and his father. Found this picture of ours… Any guesses when this was clicked?” Sachin is wearing a blue shirt and black jacket in the photo while Ranveer is wearing a white shirt with hair falling almost to his shoulders. Sachin …

Sachin Tendulkar gives epic reply after ICC refers to Master Blaster as an 'occasional bowler'
2 years, 7 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar gives epic reply after ICC refers to Master Blaster as an 'occasional bowler'

Hindustan Times  

The world celebrated as Sachin Tendulkar turned 49 on Sunday. In another post, the ICC posted a video of Tendulkar the bowler, highlighting a video package comprising some of the Master Blaster’s most memorable dismissals inflicted. Happy birthday @Sachin_rt,” the ICC tweeted, Tendulkar came up with a witty reply, saying: "Taking wickets was equally fun as scoring runs. Apart from …

Watch: 'Thought I might get his autograph', Brett Lee recalls first meeting with Sachin Tendulkar
2 years, 7 months ago

Watch: 'Thought I might get his autograph', Brett Lee recalls first meeting with Sachin Tendulkar

Firstpost  

On the occasion of Sachin Tendulkar’s 49th birthday yesterday, 24 April, former Australian pacer Brett Lee recalled his first meeting with the Master Blaster. The former pacer first met Tendulkar when he represented Prime Minister’s XI in a practice match against the touring Indian team in 1999. I thought that would look cool as my first impression.” The former pacer …

Sachin Tendulkar turns 49: Virat Kohli shares special birthday message for 'one of the greatest' players
2 years, 7 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar turns 49: Virat Kohli shares special birthday message for 'one of the greatest' players

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli was among the players who extended birthday wishes to Sachin Tendulkar, who celebrated his 49th birthday on Sunday. Widely regarded as one of the best players in the history of cricket, Tendulkar has been the hero for many Indian players including Kohli, who made his debut in the year 2008 and soon found himself on the fast lane …

Brett Lee names two favourite Test batsmen from his era
3 years, 6 months ago

Brett Lee names two favourite Test batsmen from his era

India TV News  

Terming Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest batsmen he ever bowled to, Australia pace bowler Brett Lee has called the West Indian unpredictable with his stroke-play unlike the Indian whose shots' direction could be predicted. "You could bowl six balls to him in the exact same area, let us say at the top of the off-stump, if I …

Sportstar Archives: Happy Birthday, Sachin Tendulkar- A life of 22 yards over 24 years
3 years, 7 months ago

Sportstar Archives: Happy Birthday, Sachin Tendulkar- A life of 22 yards over 24 years

The Hindu  

An image of inspiration, an idol of reverence and a man of honour, Sachin Tendulkar has ended his celebrated career in Test cricket. Though cricket has always been a favourite, Sachin’s batting as well as his other cricketing endeavours contributed mightily to the excitement of the young fans. People in varied jobs and playing different professional roles, come together, even …

Virat Kohli leads cricket fraternity in wishing Sachin Tendulkar on 48th birthday
3 years, 7 months ago

Virat Kohli leads cricket fraternity in wishing Sachin Tendulkar on 48th birthday

India TV News  

India's cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, who is recovering at home after spending six days in hospital due to Covid-19, turned 48 on Saturday and wishes started pouring in from all over the world. Indian captain Virat Kohli, who played with Tendulkar during the former's formative years in international cricket, took to Twitter to wish the legend. West Indies' opening batsman …

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