Published 16:21 IST, May 19th 2020
Sachin Tendulkar names one Australian batsman as his most memorable wicket ever
Legendary batsmen Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag pick two Australian World Cup winning captains as their most memorable wickets with their part-time spin.
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Former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar retired in 2013 after claiming some of biggest ODI and Test batting records of all time. While ‘Master Blaster’ was widely regarded as most complete batsman by many cricketing experts and fans, Sachin Tendulkar was also a handy component with his part-time spin. In all, right-arm spinner has 201 (46 in Tests, 154 in ODIs and 1 in T20Is) international wickets across all formats.
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Throwback to time when Sachin Tendulkar described his most memorable wicket
In June 2018, former opening partners Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag appeared on Viu India’s What Duck. While Sachin Tendulkar was kwn for his batting and part-time bowling skills, Virender Sehwag’s resume is also quite similar to his former batting partner’s. In show’s rapid-fire round, both cricketers were asked to name ir most memorable wicket. While Virender Sehwag labelled Ricky Ponting’s dismissal as his favourite, Tendulkar picked 1999 World Cup-winning Australian captain Steve Waugh as his most memorable victim.
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Sachin Tendulkar has dismissed Steve Waugh four times in international cricket. His most famous success against former Australian captain remains Waugh’s dismissal during second innings of 2003 elaide Test. Even though Tendulkar was t specific in his answer, one can presume Indian batting icon was referring to his success against Steve Waugh, which was crucial in helping India win that historic Test match as series ended in a thrilling 1-1 draw.
Virender Sehwag, on or hand, was likely referring to cleaning-up n Australian captain Ricky Ponting during 2008 Delhi Test. Ponting was batting beautifully and was en route to yet ar Test match century before he was castled by a turning Virender Sehwag delivery.
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Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag recall ir memorable wickets, watch video
Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag candidly reveal each or’s weakness
Apart from naming ir most memorable victims in international cricket, both Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag also named bowlers, who in ir opinion, troubled or most. While Sehwag revealed former Pakistani all-rounder Abdul Razzaq who unsettled Tendulkar, 200-Test veteran named former Australian pacer Nathan Bracken as bowler who troubled his former batting partner.
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16:21 IST, May 19th 2020