No of followers has touched 4 Lakhs. :shock: :clap:
Sachin :bow:
Exact no @ this moment: 402,154.
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No of followers has touched 4 Lakhs. :shock: :clap:
Sachin :bow:
Exact no @ this moment: 402,154.
Copy panni paste pandradhukuLLa, the count has become 402,160 :lol:
Sachin reigns
The Master Blaster has installed rain water harvesting system in his bungalow Borab Villa on Perry Cross Road in Bandra (W); it will help save around 10 lakh litres of rain water during the monsoons
Sudhir Suryawanshi
Posted On Thursday, June 03, 2010 at 02:56:38 AM
If you are a diehard fan of Sachin Tendulkar and follow his every move, then don’t miss this one: The Master Blaster has installed rain water harvesting system in his upcoming bungalow ‘Borab Villa’ on Perry Cross Road in Bandra west.
This will help him save around 10 lakh litres of rain water during the monsoons.
When Mumbai Mirror spoke to Anjali Tendulkar, Sachin’s wife, she confirmed that the rain water harvesting plant has been installed.
“The BMC officials had come to our bungalow for the installation. We are very careful while using water at home and make sure no one is wasting it. This plant will help us accumulate water,” Anjali said.
Sachin Tendulkar’s bungalow at Perry Cross Road in Bandra west
Suprabha Marathe, Chief of BMC’s Rain Water Harvesting Cell, said the construction area of Sachin’s bungalow is around 10,000 sq ft, where nearly 20 lakh litres of rain water will fall from rooftops and open sources.
Of this, Sachin will be able to collect around 10 lakh litres rain water in 120 days of monsoon. This water can be used for gardening or replenishing other sources of water like tube wells on his bungalow’s premise.
“We have been installing rain water harvesting plants at many places in the city. The demand is more in areas like Malad, Bandra, Borivali. Sachin had asked us how he could install the system at his upcoming bungalow. We were only too glad to help.
“We gave instructions to his architect about how to implement the system. We are really happy that Sachin has taken this step towards saving water. We hope this sends a message to his fans and scores others who admire Sachin,” Marathe said.
The BMC official said he is doubly happy with the cricketer as Sachin did the BMC’s save water advertisement campaign.
Marathe said, “Sachin was very co-operative during the shoot. It was then that the idea of installing the rain water harvesting plant at his bungalow came up.”
BMC officials said severe water shortage has opened Mumbaikars’ eyes to alternate ways of storing water.
The civic body has been receiving 15 to 20 phone calls and nearly five letters every day inquiring about rain water harvesting system. In the last three months, nearly 1,000 residents have installed this system.
“Every building should have this rain water harvesting system. The additional water can be utilised to recharge other ground water resources such tube wells and ring wells,” said a civic official.
He added that due to this, the groundwater table level will increase substantially. Stored rain water will also mean people will use less water supplied by the BMC.
As a result, the BMC will withdraw less water from the lakes.
http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/...in-reigns.html
ESPN's Legends of Cricket features Sachin this week. The first few minutes have some of the shots from his 82 (49). Must watch 8-)
Enna time LM? Naan innum ESPN activate pannala.Quote:
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
Oops, should have mentioned clearly. It's ESPN Cricinfo's Legends of Cricket. You can watch all the four parts here.
Tendulkar rested for Asia Cup
June 7, 2010
The BCCI has accepted Sachin Tendulkar's request to be rested for the Asia Cup and has not included him in the squad for the tournament in Sri Lanka.
:angry2: :sigh2:
Why? It is good that he is skipping a meaningless ODI tournament, isnt it?
Let him rest. Test Matches and World Cup aadinA pOdhum. World Cup aadalainAlum enakku ok. But avarukku aasai irukkum so 2011 WC aadikkattum. mathadhellAm practicekAga clsoer to teh WC aadinA pOdhum.
Meet the boy who stumped Sachin
Mid-Day.com, Saturday June 5, 2010, Mumbai
Read more at: http://www.ndtv.com/news/cities/meet...=rightpanel&cp
Loved by millions across the world, Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar continues to be a true role model both on and off the field.
An NGO approached the little master requesting him to grant a 15-year-old leukemia patient an audience.
Touched by the bleak condition of the teenager, Sachin decided to bring cheer to the life of the young struggler.
Yesterday morning was a special day in the life of Varun Sudhir Kumar.
After all he was granted his wish of meeting his idol Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin invited Varun to his Bandra residence and patiently answered all the questions that the youngster had.
Impressed by his knowledge, Sachin tweeted, "Even adults haven't asked me such insightful questions. He is one of the brightest kids I have ever met. I pray for his speedy recovery."
Wish for it
Sadaf Hussain, National Co-ordination Corporate Partnership and Communication Make-A-Wish foundation of India fulfills the inner most wishes of children suffering from life threatening illness.
Mukul Gupte, CEO of Make-A-Wish Foundation India, said that the child had been waiting for months to meet his hero.
"We usually ask a child to give us two options apart from their first wish so that if we can't make one happen we can try for the others.
However this boy's only wish was to meet Sachin and he didn't want anything else," said Gupte, adding that Tendulkar's commitment was brilliant.
"He doesn't just shake a hand or take a picture with the child. He plays with the kids and spends quality time with them. We haven't seen the same levels of dedication from any other celebrity," said Gupte.
Tendulkar has so far helped the foundation with over twenty such wishes.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is currently hosting a Wishing Well Weekend until Sunday at Phoenix Mills, the proceeds of which will go towards helping other such children.
The boy had one-on-one meeting with Sachin and his cricket knowledge clearly impressed the master blaster.
Varun: Which is your dearest score? Your 200 versus South Africa or your international debut match where you scored 15 runs against Pakistan?
Sachin: The 15 runs against Pakistan was more important because from there I got the start. I got the feeling that I can play against any bowler in the world.
Varun: I know that your personal dream is to win the World Cup 2011. What are your preparations?
Sachin: I am doing lot of hard work for it. I am practicing and I am focused on the World Cup. I and my team members have started planning for that.
Varun: This will be a different kind of World Cup, because you have 3 countries and all have different pitches. In Bangladesh, the pitches will have more moisture and in Sri Lanka, the team batting second will benefit from the wicket. How will your team cope with that?
Sachin: I know the World Cup will be very challenging for us, pitches and grounds also matter a lot. It is a World Cup and you have to play against different teams, so you have to make strategies like that. World Cup is not like a five-match series, where you plan about a particular team, and you know that you have to play five matches against one team.
Varun: How did you feel when you faced Waqar Younis?
Sachin: When I got to the pitch, it looked very different from domestic cricket. I was nervous, scared and had lot of pressure on me. When I got out on 15 runs, I said to God - 'give me one more chance' and in next match I scored 59 runs and from there I knew I can play any bowler in the world. All you need to have is a strong heart. If you have a strong heart you can beat anybody.
Varun: How did you react, when you were hit on the nose by Waqar's delivery? Did you black out?
Sachin: Mujhe bahut gussa aya. Abh tho hum ne soch liya ke isko nahin chhodegey. Agar woh match mein main nahin khelta, tho, hum match har sakte the.
Varun: Why are you not playing T-20 internationals?
Sachin: In 2007 I refused because I had a few injuries, and I knew I would not be able to give 100 per cent to my team. T20 is a form of game where even if one player is not giving his 100 percent, your team will be in trouble.
Sachin asked Varun: Which one do you like the most - T20, 50-over match or Test cricket
Varun: 50-over match, as it requires the mental and physical fitness to be very high to play a 50 over match.
Varun: You are such a big cricketer, why do you need a coach in the team?
Sachin: Although I know about cricket, coaches are needed for youngsters, but at the same time we also need a good friend with whom we share our personal thought and feelings and we have them in the form of a coach.
Varun: Can you give me some batting tips? How should we play? Should we play straight shorts or cut or pull shot?
Sachin: Initially you should play straight shots. As you spend more time on the wicket, then you can play the cut or pull or whatever shot you like.
Read more at: http://www.ndtv.com/news/cities/meet...=rightpanel&cp
Sachin Tendulkar: stats analysis
Master of the game
Sachin Tendulkar has such staggering numbers in both Tests and ODIs that it's conceivable some of those records may never be broken
A criticism that is sometimes levelled at talented cricketers is that their numbers didn't do justice to their ability. That certainly can't be said for Sachin Tendulkar, who has achieved truly staggering stats over a glittering career that is 20 years old and still going strong. That he was a precocious talent was known even before he played his first international game; even so, not many could have imagined that he would score more than 30,000 international runs and would be closing in on 100 international hundreds by 2010.
Perhaps the most impressive of several praiseworthy features about his career has been his sheer consistency. Since 1990, Tendulkar has played more than three Tests in a year 19 times, and in 17 of those years his annual average has been more than 40, and 12 times over 55. Of the 36 series of three or more Tests that he has played in, 20 times his average has exceeded 50, and only six times has it dropped below 30.
The first three years of Tendulkar's career weren't all that productive, but he'd already played enough innings to make the cricket world sit up and taken notice: his first Test century, an unbeaten 119 against England, saved India from defeat, while his 114 in Perth had all the experts gushing over his sheer class. During those early years his problem was a lack of consistency - his highest score in five innings immediately after his first Test hundred was 21.
Soon, however, that problem was conquered, and the result was stunning: he averaged almost 60 from 1993 to 1996, and more than 63 in the six years after that. The form dipped for a while as various injuries hampered him, but since 2007 Tendulkar has been outstanding once again, with 12 centuries in his last 32 Tests.
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During that six-year period from January 1997 to December 2002, Tendulkar was unquestionably the best batsman in the world, handling pace in Australia and South Africa as effectively as he did spin in Sri Lanka. And then, of course, there was the epic 136 against Pakistan in Chennai which, unfortunately for him, wasn't enough to take India to victory against Pakistan.
In only 59 Tests he managed 21 centuries - an average of one every 2.81 matches. His average during this phase was well ahead of the second-placed Andy Flower, who led a string of batsmen who averaged in the md-50s.
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Unfortunately for Tendulkar, his best period coincided with one where India had a poor bowling attack, especially overseas, and a batting line-up that tended to crumble quite often on tours. In 69 Tests between the beginning of 1993 and the end of 2001, India won 23, but only three of those came abroad. During this period, Tendulkar contributed almost 20% of all runs scored off the bat by India, and more than 21% when they played in Australia, South Africa, England, New Zealand or the West Indies. From 2002 onwards, there were many more batsmen contributing - Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman weighed in consistently both home and away, which significantly reduced the dependence on Tendulkar: he has contributed only 14.30% of the team runs since 2002. With the bowling attack getting stronger as well, Tendulkar has been a part of 15 away Test wins during this period, and 32 wins in all in these eight-and-a-half years.
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A standout feature of Tendulkar's career has been his tendency to save his best for the greatest team of his generation. Few batsmen have consistently got the better of Australia over the last two decades, but Tendulkar is clearly one of them. His two stunning hundreds on his first tour to Australia announced him as a special talent, while his Boxing Day century in 1999 showed the gulf between him and the rest of the Indian batsmen. Later in his career some of the others - Laxman and Sehwag, especially - also showed their liking for the Australian attack, but Tendulkar is the one player who has sustained his performances against Australia for 20 years.
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Tendulkar's Test average in Australia is marginally higher than his average against them at home, while six of his ten hundreds against them have come in Australia.
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Out of the 271 innings he has played in Tests, 220 have been at the No. 4 slot, where he has amassed more than 11,000 runs at an average exceeding 57. With a cut-off of 2500 runs at that position, only five batsmen have a higher average. And 41 of his 47 hundreds have been scored at this slot, with four coming at No. 5 and two at No. 6.
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One of the criticisms levelled against Tendulkar has been his relative lack of runs in second innings: he averages only 42.76 in all second innings, and 36.72 in the fourth innings. However, that also means he has been exceptional in the first innings, thus setting up games for India. He averages 62.88 in all first innings for the team, and 71.72 in the first innings of a match. His overall first-innings average is among the highest: among the batsmen with 4000 such runs, only six have a higher average.
The ODI master
Tendulkar has set some pretty awesome records in Tests, but some of his ODI stats are arguably more staggering. His career aggregate is currently more than 4000 ahead of his nearest competitor, and it'll certainly go up even further by the time he retires. As an opener, he has scored almost 15,000 runs at an average touching 49, which is the highest for openers who've scored at least 2500.
Like in Tests, Tendulkar has also raised his game against the Australians in one-day internationals, scoring more than 3000 runs against them - the only one to do so - at an average of more than 46.
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Tendulkar has already stated that he will play the 2011 World Cup, and if his past record at the tournament is anything to go by, opposition bowlers will have plenty to worry about. He has already played five World Cups so far, averaging almost 58 in 36 matches. With the format guaranteeing each team at least six matches, Tendulkar has an excellent chance to become the first batsman to score 2000 World Cup runs.
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And here's further proof of Tendulkar's ability to rise to the big occasion: he averages more than 55 in tournament finals, with six hundreds in 39 games. There was a period, between 1999 and 2004, when his big-match form deserted him, but he hit back strongly in the CB Series finals against Australia in 2008, scoring an unbeaten 117 and 91, and he followed that with 138 in the final of the Compaq Cup in Colombo last year.
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Some of the important records that stand in Tendulkar's name:
Tests
# Most Test runs (13,447) and hundreds (47). Also the only player with more than 100 scores of 50-plus in Tests.
# Most runs scored by a batsman at No. 4; more than 3500 runs ahead of the second-placed Lara.
# Most runs put together by a non-opening partnership (5747, with Rahul Dravid).
# Two Tests short of equalling the record for most Tests by a player (Steve Waugh's 168).
One-day internationals
# Most ODI runs, hundreds.
# Only batsman to score a double-hundred in this format.
# Involved in the highest partnership for any wicket (331 with Dravid against New Zealand in 1999), and in total partnership runs with a single batsman.
# Most Man-of-the-Match awards.
# Most runs in World Cups, and in multi-team tournament finals. Also, most runs in a single World Cup.
# Most ODI runs against Australia, Sri Lanka and South Africa.
# Two matches short of equalling Sanath Jayasuriya's record for most matches.
Fantastic, fantastic article from cricinfo
:notworthy: :notworthy: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Even adults haven't asked me such insightful questions.He is one of the brightest kids I have ever met.I pray for his speedy recovery.
7:20 AM Jun 4th via UberTwitter .
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Met a boy called Varun who has Leukemia through MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION. I was really impressed with his knowledge on cricket...
7:16 AM Jun 4th via UberTwitter
:clap: :clap: :clap: :notworthy: :notworthy: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :redjump: :bluejump: :bluejump: :redjump: :2thumbsup: :yes: :exactly: :cool2: :goodidea:
Idhellam konjam over reaction than but the news is definitely great.
Sachin Tendulkar will now be invited to the Royal box to watch Wimbledon. :D.
Wimbledon invites Sachin to Royal Box
Vijay Tagore / DNA
Saturday, June 12, 2010 0:22
That Sachin Tendulkar is a tennis fan is known. His love for Wimbledon is also well documented. He never misses an opportunity to watch ‘live’ action on the hallowed lawns of Big W. He was seen there last year. He will be seen this year too.
However, this time, the Maestro will be there as a guest rather than as a visitor. He will watch the proceedings ‘live’ from the box. The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club has invited him to witness the matches from the Royal Box. His invitation is for June 26, the first Saturday of the Wimbledon fortnight. It is also known as Sporting Saturday when guests from the field of sports are invited.
As a guest to the Royal Box, Tendulkar could be watching the match alongside Tim Phillips, the Duke of Kent, who also happens to be the life president of All England Club. “That’s right. The Duke should be there alongside him,” a spokesman for the club said.
The invites are sent by the club “taking into account suggestions from members of the championships’ organising committee.” The Royal Box has a capacity of 74 seats with dark green Lloyd Loom wicker chairs.
When approached, Tendulkar confirmed the invite and his acceptance. “Yes, I have been invited there and I will be going,” he told DNA. Wimbledon starts on June 21. As per a club communication, British and overseas Royal Families, heads of government, the world of tennis, media organisations are among those who get invited to the Royal Box.
Tendulkar, however, has a dress code to follow. Protocol says: “dress is smart, suits/jacket and tie etc.” The other protocol to watch from the Royal Box is that ladies should not wear hats, “as they tend to obscure the vision of those seated behind them.”
http://www.dnaindia.com/dnaprint910.php?newsid=1395231
great news indeed :D
:thumbsup: for Wimbledon!!
India news
World Cup final a dream - Tendulkar
Andrew McGlashan
June 14, 2010
'We must take it step-by-step but to get there would be a fascinating journey' © Getty Images
Every time Sachin Tendulkar walks out to bat he has the hopes of billions rested on his shoulders, yet when India co-host the World Cup next year expectations will reach even greater levels. The final will be hosted in Mumbai, Tendulkar's home town, but he is refusing to let his mind wander towards the prospect of a moment that would crown his career.
"As far as the World Cup is concerned it is a process. We don't want to jump to the 50th floor straight away, we must start on the ground floor," he said. "We must take it step-by-step but to get there would be a fascinating journey. It is our dream, not just mine but the entire nation, to get there. To play the final in Mumbai is something you can only dream of and everything has to come together.
"But if we can play to the best of our potential then I think we can do something we have been longing to do for quite some time."
Tendulkar is currently taking a break from the game but will return to Indian colours for the Test series against Sri Lanka next month. The five-day format has suddenly taken on a much greater priority in India - although Tendulkar, himself, has always been adamant it is the main brand of the game - after the team reached No. 1 in the world.
They will look to consolidate that position against Sri Lanka before a mouth-watering contest in South Africa at the end of the year as the top two ranked teams go head-to-head over three Tests at Centurion, Durban and Cape Town. It will be a huge challenge for India to compete in foreign conditions against the likes of Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel, but Tendulkar doesn't want to let the top spot slip away after working so hard for the honour.
"To be number one is special, it was our dream and our target to get to the number one spot in Test cricket," he said. "We have had a good run in the last 20 months. Everyone wants to be number one and we cannot relax because there are other countries who want to be number one. It means a lot to us."
At 37, it won't be too long before Tendulkar calls time on his stellar career. He has already cut back his Twenty20 commitments and doesn't play that format internationally, while he also declined a deal with Middlesex this season to spend more time with his family. However, for the time being he has no plans to end his Test or one-day days.
"I want to play for as long as possible and as long as I have the desire and the hunger I will carry on," he said. "The day I do not want to get out of bed and do anything then I know it will be time to go in another direction."
Sachin Tendulkar is an RBS brand ambassador and was speaking in London to mark 30 years of NatWest involvement in English cricket
Andrew McGlashan is assistant editor of Cricinfo
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http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/c...ry/463170.html
Tendulkar backs England for Ashes
(UKPA) – 3 hours ago
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar believes England have every chance of retaining the Ashes on Australian soil this winter.
Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of the best batsmen in the history of the game, believes England's chances will largely depend on the form of Kevin Pietersen and Graeme Swann down under, while he also expects Test rookie Eoin Morgan to feature prominently.
"I think England have a good chance of retaining the Ashes," said Tendulkar.
"The key members for England will be Pietersen, Morgan, and in the bowling department - Swann.
"For me they will be the key members of the team. Then after that you have the experience of Andrew Strauss, so they can do something special in Australia.
"Swann will play a big role so I think England definitely have a good chance.
"Also, from what I have seen of Morgan, he looks a solid player. He can control the pace of the game quite nicely - certainly in T20 and one-day matches.
"The winning of a major tournament gives you confidence and this is what winning the ICC T20 World Cup has done for England.
"I am sure at this moment England feel as though they can pull off any situation. It's all about confidence and positive energy and once you have this, then anything is possible.
"I would not use the word vulnerable to describe Australia. But they have lost some match-winners. They are going to miss those players and it takes time to replace them." :yes:. Nobody talks correctly like Sir. :exactly:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukp...GOezQSQklzengQ
LM, Sir is on my side :poke: :lol: :).
Thalaivar ippadi sollittare :| But still, he just thinks England can win Ashes. He is not sure about it :lol: :poke:
Sachin Tendulkar opens up on his career and the modern game
Richard Hobson, Deputy Cricket Correspondent
Sachin Tendulkar was the special guest of NatWest at a breakfast in London today to mark their 30 years of cricket sponsorship in England. The venue, the Century Club on Shaftesbury Avenue, could almost have been renamed the Century of Centuries Club given Tendulkar’s record 93 hundreds in Test and one-day internationals.
Adam Mountford, the producer of BBC’s Test Match Special, compered the event enthusiastically and a rush to ask Tendulkar to autograph various bits and pieces of memorabilia at the end of the session – with a number of former players in the queue – provided testimony to his enormous standing in the game. For a little man his presence is quite staggering.
In keeping with the occasion, most questions centred on his experiences in England. But Tendulkar also touched on broader issues including the future of limited overs cricket, his way of dealing with expectations back home and the dream of playing for India in the World Cup final in his home city of Mumbai next year.
Here are some of the highlights:
On his first tour of England as a 17-year-old in 1990
“A few days ago I watched some film of my hundred at Old Trafford. I think I was embarrassed to put my bat in the air to show the crowd. I remember the press conference afterwards and being amazed at all the cameras. That may have been the first press conference I ever gave. I grew up watching cricket in England on the TV and to play for India over here was a dream.”
On his low, one-handed running catch to dismiss Allan Lamb at Lord’s that year
“I just thought ‘how can the ball have stayed in my hand’. We had a top three batsman in our side then called WV Raman, he loved to play his shots but didn’t worry too much about footwork. We called him ‘the lazy, elegant WV Raman’. In the dressing room afterwards we were talking about that catch and I said to him ‘see how much ground you can cover if you move your feet’. He looked surprised and just said: ‘Can you?’”
Did you learn anything from Graham Gooch’s 333 in that Test?
“I remember thinking how glad I was to be 17 so I had the energy to keep running around in the field. But he also scored a hundred in the second innings and strangely that made a bigger impact. I thought that was a greater achievement, to have the mental strength to come out the next day and do it again, to have that desire. That innings was a huge learning process for me.”
On coming to Yorkshire as overseas player in 1992, posing for publicity shots with a flat cap on his head and a pint of bitter in his hand
“I had not started drinking then and there I was with a big glass of Tetleys in my hand. My parents asked what had happened and I had to say ‘don’t worry, I didn’t actually drink it’. But that was a special time for me. The reception everywhere when I walked out to bat was fantastic. I had to keep pinching myself to remember I was on zero. To any youngster I can say blindly, just go and play a season in England. It will really improve you as a cricketer.”
Will you come back to England to play county cricket, perhaps in the T20?
“If I was 27, definitely. But I’m 37 and I suppose the best answer is ‘if time permits’. My schedule is so tight it becomes difficult to fit in time with my children [he has a girl aged 12 and a boy aged 10]. The reason I didn’t play for Middlesex in the end this time is because I wanted time with the children. If I play for any county I need to give my best, my conscience would not allow any other way. If I had my children with me and I was playing around that, I would not be able to give 100 percent. Who knows? I might turn up to play for Yorkshire, but I don’t want to talk about drinking again.”
What do you remember about the 1999 World Cup over here?
“I lost my father during the tournament so I had to go home and within about 30 hours of getting back I was on the field again [he scored a brilliant 140 not out against Kenya at Bristol]. Even today it gives me goosebumps to think of that whole week. It was probably the toughest week of my life and scoring those runs meant a lot to me personally. My memories are very vague because it was such a harsh experience. Those losses are irrevocable. It wasn’t a pleasant World Cup for me.”
Was the 2002 NatWest Series final at Lord’s when India scored 326 to win among your most memorable one-day games?
“In those days anything over 300 was a huge total to chase. It isn’t like today when you can score 434 and still lose, as Australia did to South Africa. The contribution of the top five was not great but as the total crept up [thanks to Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif] the old superstition came into play and we weren’t allowed to change places in the dressing room. 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.”
You have advocated split 50-over matches so that teams bat in 25 over blocks. But do you think in 30 years time we will have 50-over cricket at all?
“Who would have imagined a 20-over format even 15 years ago? I am sure things will keep changing with each generation. To me, it is about globalising the game as much as possible. However many come to watch T20 across the world, if 10 or 15 percent start liking Test cricket then your Test audience has increased and for me, Test cricket will always be the number one format. That is the most challenging, tough and satisfying form of the game.”
How has the IPL changed the game in India?
“It is getting more aggressive. The great thing is for the youngsters to spend 45 days with so many international players and for all of us to play in the same side as those from other countries, to mix and share beliefs. For a young Indian player I would compare that to the season I was fortunate to have at Yorkshire.”
How do you deal with the incredible level of expectation on you every time you walk out to bat in India?
“It is difficult to live with the expectations other people have for me, so I think about my own expectations instead. I have always set targets for myself. There are always butterflies in my stomach every time I walk to the ground and they are good companions to have. They show I still care about cricket as much as ever, that I am ready to play. Even in exhibition matches, I am nervous when I go out. That is how my body prepares. When those butterflies are gone, I know it will be time for me to go too.
So for how long will you go on to play?
“At the moment I am just thinking about my next Test match, I am looking to play against Sri Lanka starting July 17. The answer is that I really don’t know. As long as possible, I hope, as long as the desire and hunger is there. The day I wake up and decide I want to stay in bed that is the day to change direction.”
What would it mean to play a World Cup final in Mumbai next April?
“You have to start on the ground floor and you can’t jump straight to the 50th. So let’s not get carried away. One floor at a time, one game at a time. It would be a great achievement and the country is dreaming about it. Actually, I am dreaming about it as well. What can I say? If we can play to our potential we can really get there.”
Let's not count those 2 tests against Aus, AF. It's not yet confirmed, I guess. Even without Aus tests, Thalaivar has a good chance to hit 4 100's.
Envision 10 tests
3 against srl july 2010
2 against nz
3 against sa 2011.
2 most pro'lly against aus in october 2010.
LM, I've a gut feeling that CA will definitely agree to BCCI's plan and fix 2 tests against India. They are only playing Pakistan before ashes. They will definitely need match practice.
What I heard is CA is little hesitant as they feel playing in India is not a good idea as the conditions are entirely different here. But if there is no other choice, they would certainly accept. Hope they agree.
Who scored the fastest ODI century? was it Sachin, more info pls
LM, Test schedule othukittA dhAn Howard-ku support-nu solli blackmail paNNalAM kavalai padAdhInga namma kitta neraiya weapons irukku CA-kku againstA use paNNa
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Namma BCCI idhukkellam blackmail tactics use pandradhilla :| Test series nadandhaa nalladhu :)Quote:
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IAF proposes honorary post for Sachin Tendulkar
STAFF WRITER 14:55 HRS IST
New Delhi, Jun 23 (PTI) Another feather is set to be added to star cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's cap with the Indian Air Force sending a proposal to the Defence Ministry to confer on him an honorary Group Captain's post.
"IAF has proposed to honour Sachin Tendulkar by granting him the honorary rank of Group Captain. We have sent the proposal to the Defence Ministry and they are considering it," an IAF official told PTI.
Once the Ministry clears it, the file will go to the Prime Minister's Office and then to the President, the supreme commander of the armed forces, for approval.
In 2008, India's World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev had received the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel of the Territorial Army.
http://www.ptinews.com/news/736060_I...chin-Tendulkar
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LM, upload these pics please.
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arre wah wah, super pics :clap:
thanks LM...
Sachin Tendulkar is the new face of Toshiba
Press Trust of India / New Delhi July 1, 2010, 15:48 IST
Japanese electronics firm Toshiba today said it has signed cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar as the brand ambassador of the company.
"Toshiba Corporation has appointed Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador across its product categories of laptops, LCD TV and Home Appliances and for corporate branding in India," the company said in a statement.
The cricketer replaces Bollywood actress Vidya Balan who was company's brand ambassador for the last two years. As part of the contract, Tendulkar will feature in advertisements for Toshiba's laptops, LCD TV and home appliances.
"Cricket is the most popular sport in India and Sachin, the most formidable and popular cricketer, is an influential figure," Toshiba India Managing Director Kenji Urai said.
His (Sachin's) cricketing achievements and constant quest for high performance is in line with Toshiba’s 'Leading Innovation' tagline, he added.
http://www.business-standard.com/ind...shiba/99934/on
Tendulkar's new MasterCard advert
The commercial features three Indian cricketers: Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan. The trio are shown at the airport, heading to Kenya for "the great escape" to unwind. The tickets for this cost Rs 2,50,000. They are then shown hiring a car to get to the jungle, which costs them 12,500 Kenyan shillings. Another 15,000 shillings are spent on entry tickets to the reserve. All the three expenses are paid for using MasterCard. The trio then encounter a child at the reserve who identifies them as cricketers. The voiceover then says, "Escaping from one world but connecting to another is priceless. There are some things money can't buy, for everything else there's MasterCard."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTPPoDJ0sE4
Ruthless bullying as PR puts it
Was watching 163 yesterday. The 200 was just a matter of time. Until he gets hit on the stomach by Ryder he was right on his way for a huge score.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BANUN...eature=related
Excellent High quality video with slow motion replays of Tendulkar Upper cutting Brett Lee during Perth 2007. LM, Didn't he start playing this shot from this series?.
Mumbai: Sachin Tendulkar, skipper of the Mumbai Indians, has backed Spain to beat the Dutch, and win the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2010.
“I think Spain has been playing fine football. The side’s passing has been slick and it is playing in a very organised manner. I feel it has an edge over Holland in the final,” Tendulkar told The Hindu.
Tendular, Rahul Draivd, Yuvraj Singh and a majority of the Sri Lanka-bound players assembled in Chennai on Thursday night for the forthcoming three-Test series in the Emerald Island. The Tests, that get underway on July 18, will be followed by a triangular ODI series that involves New Zealand.
Dravid said, “Spain is a very well balanced team. There are no obvious weaknesses in the side. The players are very good on the ball. Holland is a worthy opponent and it could be a tough game but I think Spain will emerge triumphant.” Yuvraj Singh also backed Spain, saying, “It’s going to be Spain, no question about that.”
Ippo vera vazhiyae illa naan Spain support panniyae aaganum.
http://thehindu.com/sport/cricket/article506236.ece
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Heard that the master is back to his first hairdo.. Is that the one seen in the above pic?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zlkIl4wbGw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePiSj...eature=channel
Tendulkar & Ganguly Part 1 of 4
Tendulkar & Ganguly Part 2 of 4
This video has footage of 155 against Australia in 1998, 141 against Pakistan at Rawalpindi.