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Watch: Sachin Tendulkar's Lap Shot In Road Safety World Series 2022 Goes Viral

Rain played spoilsport in India Legends vs New Zealand Legends match at the Road Safety World Series on Monday but Sachin Tendulkar made sure he entertained the fans with his stroke play in the limited time. Notably, only 5.5 overs of play was possible at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore before rain forced the match to end without a result. Tendulkar had scored 19 runs off 13 balls by then. His unbeaten knock included four fours, one of which came through a superb lap shot which is going viral on social media.

Watch: Fan Gifts Virat Kohli A Painting During Training Session In Mohali

In a heartwarming gesture, a fan gifted Virat Kohli a handmade painting of the player in Mohali. The brief moment of joy for the fan came when Kohli and other players of the Indian team were entering the ground of the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium for their practice session ahead of the first T20I match against Australia. While gifting her art work to Kohli, the fan also got herself photographed with the player. The Punjab Cricket Association later shared the video of the heart-touching moment on social media.

"Had My Apprehensions About Sourav Ganguly...": When Saqlain Mushtaq Was Left Surprised By India Captain

While the cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan have produced many folklores, the tales of friendship between the two countries also abound in the sporting landscape of the two countries. Cricketers from both countries have said how they received love from the other country. One such tale was narrated by Pakistan head coach and former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq regarding ex-India captain and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.

Virat Kohli 207 Runs Away From Surpassing Rahul Dravid To Achieve Big India Record

Star India batter Virat Kohli, who ended his two-and-a-half-year century drought in the Asia Cup 2022, had a memorable run in the entire tournament. Kohli ended his campaign with a total of 276 runs to his name, the second highest in the tournament. Kohli is now eyeing a good performance against Australia in the home series and yet another milestone in his career. He is just 207 runs away from surpassing India head coach Rahul Dravid to become the second highest run-getter across all formats for India. When achieves the mark he will also become the sixth-highest run-scorer in international cricket.

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar Treats Fans To His Trademark Backfoot Punch In Road Safety World Series

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar is currently leading the India Legends in the ongoing Road Safety World Series. The match between India Legends and New Zealand Legends was abandoned due to rain on Monday at the Holkar Stadium in Indore but it was not before, the batting maestro treated the fans to some sublime shots. When Tendulkar played these shots, it did not look like that he retired in November 2013. The right-handed batter played some of his trademark shots like backfoot punch and scoop.

"If You Would Have Asked Three Years Ago...": Ricky Ponting On Whether Virat Kohli Can Surpass Sachin Tendulkar's 100-Ton Tally

Surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's feat of 100 international centuries is "possible" for Virat Kohli, Australian great Ricky Ponting has said looking at the Indian superstar's new-found hunger for runs. Kohli recently ended a wait of 1,020 days for his 71st international hundred when he smashed 122 not out off 61 balls against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup earlier this month. "If you would have asked me three years ago, I'd have said yes. But the fact that it has slowed down as much as it did... yeah, I still think that it is possible for him, there's no doubt," Ponting said on The ICC Review.

Never say never with Virat Kohli, can go past Sachin Tendulkar: Ricky Ponting

Sachin Tendulkar's feat of 100 international centuries is "possible" for Virat Kohli, Australian great Ricky Ponting has said looking at the Indian superstar's new-found hunger for runs. Kohli recently ended a wait of 1,020 days for his 71st international hundred when he smashed 122 not out off 61 balls against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup earlier this month. "Look, I'll never say never with Virat, because you know once he gets on a bit of a roll, you know how hungry he is and how keen for success he is. I'll never say never that's for sure," the two-time Aussie World Cup winning skipper said.

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar Rolls Back The Years With Lofted Off-Drive In The Nets

It's been almost a decade since former India batter Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from international cricket. Tendulkar is currently leading India Legends in the second season of the Road Safety World Series. While India defeated South Africa Legends in their opening game, their match against West Indies Legends was washed out in Kanpur. Ahead of their game against New Zealand Legends on Sunday, Tendulkar was seen hitting the nets at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.

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Watch: Sachin Tendulkar's Lap Shot In Road Safety World Series 2022 Goes Viral

Watch: Fan Gifts Virat Kohli A Painting During Training Session In Mohali

"Had My Apprehensions About Sourav Ganguly...": When Saqlain Mushtaq Was Left Surprised By India Captain

Virat Kohli 207 Runs Away From Surpassing Rahul Dravid To Achieve Big India Record

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar Treats Fans To His Trademark Backfoot Punch In Road Safety World Series

"If You Would Have Asked Three Years Ago...": Ricky Ponting On Whether Virat Kohli Can Surpass Sachin Tendulkar's 100-Ton Tally

Never say never with Virat Kohli, can go past Sachin Tendulkar: Ricky Ponting

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar Rolls Back The Years With Lofted Off-Drive In The Nets