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"Players Get Sore Throat Too...": Sachin Tendulkar On India-Pakistan Contests

Legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar , who celebrated his 50th birthday on Monday, has given an interesting insight on India-Pakistan matches. He said that the contests between the Asian rivals gives a "sore throat" to not only the spectators, but also the players. It is worth noting India and Pakistan are arch-rivals in cricket. However, the fans rarely get to see the teams playing against each other now as bilateral series has not happened for more than a decade now after the increased political tensions between the two nations. This means the ICC and continental tournaments are the only occassions when the fans get to see the two teams take on each other.

"When He Gets Angry...": Yuvraj Singh Reveals Never Heard Before Anecdote On Sachin Tendulkar On His 50th Birthday

Sachin Tendulkar celebrated a special occasion on Monday. It's the cricket legend's 50th birthday and wishes poured for him from all quarters. It has been a decade since Sachin retired from international cricket but his impact on the game is there for all to see. Apart from holding multiple batting records, Sachin's gentleman personality rubbed off on others as well. He is very well-respected across the world for his calm demeanour. Yuvraj Singh, long-time teammate of Sachin Tendulkar and one of his illustrious juniors, has now revealed an unknown fact about him while wishing him on his birthday. Yuvraj also revealed that Sachin is a great table tennis player.

When Sachin Tendulkar Picked VVS Laxman As His Favourite Player Among the Likes Of Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly

"You are blessed with so much talent. You can see the ball a split second earlier than me..." was how legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar described the batting prowess of his 'favourite' former teammate VVS Laxman during the 1999-2000 Australia tour, reveals a new book "Sachin@50: Celebrating a Maestro". The story, narrated by former Indian cricketer MSK Prasad in the book, was from a conversation between Prasad, Laxman and Sachin on their favourite players in the then Indian Team touring Australia.

"Maidaan Par Jo Kaha, Uska Ulta Hi Kiya": Virender Sehwag Leads Greetings As Sachin Tendulkar Turns 50

The Indian cricketing fraternity united with joy and respect on Monday to send their birthday wishes to legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who turned 50.

On Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli Comparison, Ricky Ponting's "Technically Best Batter" Verdict

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has rated Sachin Tendulkar as technically the best batter he has ever played against, adding that the legendary Indian cricketer always found a way to combat anything the bowlers threw at him. Ponting added that he would wait for Virat Kohli to end his international career before drawing a "fair comparison" between the two Indian cricketing giants. "I've said forever, Sachin's technically the best batter that I've ever seen, and played with or against.

Sydney Cricket Ground gates named after Tendulkar, Lara

SYDNEY : A set of gates at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) have been named in honour of Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara to mark the Indian's 50th birthday and the 30th anniversary of the West Indies batsman's innings of 277 at the ground.

Bloody Nose: When Bantoo Singh Was Hit By Sachin Tendulkar Bouncer

Sachin Tendulkar has scarred many bowlers for life with his imperious batting but Bantoo Singh saw the 'spirit of Curtly Ambrose' in 'Little Master' when he was hit by his bouncer that left him with a bloody nose with multiple fractures during an ill-tempered Ranji match between Delhi and Mumbai in 1991. Bantoo, one of the pillars of Delhi's batting between mid 80s and mid 90s, can now afford to laugh when he jogs his memory 32 summers back to April 20, 1991. "Mere naak ka naqshaa hi badaal gaya Sachin ke uss bouncer ke baad. Mere paas ab naya naak hai (The design of my nose changed after that Sachin bouncer. I have a new nose now)," Bantoo said during an interaction with PTI on the eve of legend's 50th birthday.

Secret Of Sachin Ton: A Mean Jumbo Prawn Curry Before Final At Eden Gardens

Sachin Tendulkar's love for experimenting with various cuisines is well known but when he is in City of Joy, there is one dish he devours and that is Bengali's favourite Golda Chingrir Malaikari -- a sweet and sour Jumbo Prawn Curry prepared with coconut milk. The Shyambazar house of former Cricket Association of Bengal joint secretary Samar Paul was a favourite address for the maestro whenever he played at Eden Gardens, much before he played in India jersey at the iconic venue.

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"Players Get Sore Throat Too...": Sachin Tendulkar On India-Pakistan Contests

"When He Gets Angry...": Yuvraj Singh Reveals Never Heard Before Anecdote On Sachin Tendulkar On His 50th Birthday

When Sachin Tendulkar Picked VVS Laxman As His Favourite Player Among the Likes Of Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly

"Maidaan Par Jo Kaha, Uska Ulta Hi Kiya": Virender Sehwag Leads Greetings As Sachin Tendulkar Turns 50

On Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli Comparison, Ricky Ponting's "Technically Best Batter" Verdict

Sydney Cricket Ground gates named after Tendulkar, Lara

Bloody Nose: When Bantoo Singh Was Hit By Sachin Tendulkar Bouncer

Secret Of Sachin Ton: A Mean Jumbo Prawn Curry Before Final At Eden Gardens