ENG vs IND 2018: Sachin Tendulkar Congratulates Team India for Manchester Win

Legendary India batsman, Sachin Tendulkar congratulated team India following their stunning victory against England in the opening T20I at Old Trafford, Manchester.

He also personally congratulated the likes of KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav who played instrumental roles in helping India thrash hosts by eight wickets with ten deliveries to spare.  

Tendulkar’s message to India, Rahul and Kuldeep 

Following India’s victory, Tendulkar wrote,

“Great start Team India!! Continue the brand of cricket you played today.”

He praised Kuldeep after the latter became the first left-arm wrist spinner to bag five wickets in an international match in England.

“Amazing spell by @imkuldeep18 England failing to read Kuldeep’s wrist position. #ENGvIND,” Tendulkar wrote.

Great start Team India!! Continue the brand of cricket you played today.

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 3, 2018

Amazing spell by @imkuldeep18 England failing to read Kuldeep’s wrist position. #ENGvIND

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 3, 2018

Rahul became only the 2^nd Indian batsman after Rohit Sharma to smash two T20I centuries. He batted quite superbly and smacked five sixes and ten fours during his unbeaten knock of 101 off 54 deliveries.

“Special touch from @klrahul11. Making batting look very easy. A combination of great balance and good temperament,” Tendulkar wrote following Rahul’s astounding performance.

Special touch from @klrahul11. Making batting look very easy. A combination of great balance and good temperament. #ENGvIND

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 3, 2018

India produces great all-round performance 

Early in the day, England managed to score 159/8 on the board in their allotted 20 overs. Courtesy a spell of 5/24 by Kuldeep Yadav, England couldn’t post a commendable total despite a brisk start.

Jason Roy and Jos Buttler got off to a good start. However, it wasn’t to be, as Umesh Yadav provided the first breakthrough. Kuldeep then ran through the English batting order and bagged five wickets.

The visitors lost Shikhar Dhawan pretty early. However, it was KL Rahul who ensured India was never behind the chase. He tormented with the English bowling line-up.

In a single over of Liam Plunkett, Rahul struck a couple of fours and sixes each. Wonderful shots came flowing from his bat, and there was no stopping him. He leapt in the air after reaching a sensational century, and it showed what it meant to him.

The victory will boost India’s chances and confidence as the tour progresses.