Sachin Tendulkar claims to have been 'nervous' facing Ellyse Perry in Bushfire Bash

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was seen at batting crease in his gear and element alike during  Bushfire Bash charity game at Big Appeal double-header at Junction Oval in Melbourne on Sunday. Bushfire Bash charity game saw Ponting XI take on Gilchrist XI where former cricketers from across world came toger to raise funds. It was a sight to behold for cricket fans as  Master Blaster was seen batting after five-and-a-half years. 

ALSO READ | Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh signed India's priced memento from 2011 WC to be auctioned

Australian women's team all-rounder Ellyse Perry was bowler who challenged Sachin Tendulkar to face her for one over. challenge took place after end of Ponting XI innings.  legendary batsman was seen wearing  Aussie floral green and gold jersey while facing Ellyse Perry and her teammate in Australian women's team, Annabel Surland. Tendulkar smacked first delivery for a boundary and showed that he still can outclass anyone around with his batting. batting legend was named as coach of Ponting XI side earlier.

ALSO READ | Sachin Tendulkar to make a cameo at  Bushfire Bash charity game, to face Ellyse Perry

Sachin Tendulkar's comment after facing Ellyse Perry

After facing Ellyse Perry, Sachin Tendulkar said that he was more nervous than Australian pacer. He was t sure if he was going to connect  ball with his bat or t. Sachin Tendulkar also said that post his net session, he took some throwdowns to get ready for challenge. However, he was still t sure if ball will make contact with his bat in game. Tendulkar accepted to bat despite nursing a shoulder injury.

ALSO READ | Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar picks better one between Steve Smith and Virat Kohli

Here's a video of Sachin Tendulkar batting against Ellyse Perry

ALSO READ | It was a -brainer, says Sachin Tendulkar about joining Bushfire charity game

IM COURTESY: CRICKET.COM.AU TWITTER