From Chat With Virat Kohli In WC Final, Best IPL Memory To ‘First-ever' Advice To Arjun, Sachin Tendulkar Opens Up On Secrets In Q&A Session
Published - 21 Apr 2023, 09:34 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared an interesting anecdote with fans about a quick chat he had with Virat Kohli during India’s tense chase in the 2011 World Cup final against Sri Lanka. As the match progressed, India lost a couple of early wickets, which put them under pressure. However, Kohli and Gautam Gambhir managed to steady the ship at the Wankhede Stadium.
The atmosphere in the stadium was electric, and the expectations of the Indian fans were high. However, in the very first over of the chase, Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga got the wicket of Virender Sehwag, who was out LBW for a duck. This put the Indian team on the back foot, and the pressure on the Indian batters increased.
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In the seventh over, Malinga struck again, this time dismissing Tendulkar for 18. The entire Wankhede Stadium went silent as Sachin Tendulkar was walking back to the dressing room in disappointment. However, for a brief moment, Tendulkar stopped and offered a piece of advice to Kohli, who was the incoming batsman at No. 4.
Sachin Tendulkar, who had been in good form in the tournament, knew that Kohli had the potential to take the game away from Sri Lanka. He told Kohli to play his natural game and take his time to get settled.
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Sachin Tendulkar was also asked about his favorite stadium to play in India other than Mumbai’s Wankhede and the batter mentioned the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.
Chepauk! சேப்பாக்கம் ? https://t.co/AwewAB7G2I
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 21, 2023
Tendulkar also touched on his favorite hundred while playing for India.
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114 at Perth in 1992! https://t.co/XMlTYLoKwa
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 21, 2023
Sachin Tendulkar was also asked about his favorite memory with Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, and he spoke about the IPL final in 2017.
When we defended 129 against Pune in the 2017 final. https://t.co/hs5mx8XDeH
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 21, 2023
Sachin also spoke about his conversation with Virat Kohli during the World Cup final against Sri Lanka when a fan asked what advice did he give the batter while the two talked at the ropes.
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"Ab bhi ball thoda swing ho raha hai!" https://t.co/7V5WFbkmQx
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 21, 2023
Sachin Tendulkar also touched down on his advice to his son Arjun Tendulkar before he thought about making his debut at the cricketing stage. He also revealed that Arjun had dismissed him once at Lord’s.
ARE YOU SURE???????? https://t.co/XkC66ikLru
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 21, 2023
Yes, once at Lord's but don't remind Arjun!? https://t.co/Mm3Bf2ZL77
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 21, 2023
The cricketer also touched down on his favorite shot while playing the game when a fan asked him about his favorite shot between straight drive and cover drive.
When I hit a straight drive, I know my body balance is right and it's also my favourite shot! ? https://t.co/iHoJWT07mb
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 21, 2023
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