Sachin Tendulkar recalls 'sweet' 2004 story featuring ex-Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq

Former Indian cricket captain Sachin Tendulkar is widely considered as one of greatest batsmen to have ever graced game. Apparently, highly-decorated cricketer is also an avid storyteller as evidenced from his many talk show appearances post his retirement. Similarly, ‘Master Blaster’ once recalled a story from India’s 2004 tour to Pakistan about ir n captain Inzamam-ul-Haq.  

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Sachin Tendulkar talks about meeting Inzamam-ul-Haq’s son

In June 2018, Sachin Tendulkar, along with his ex-teammate Virender Sehwag, appeared in an episode of Viu India’s What Duck. During interaction, 200-Test veteran spoke about an incident that took place during India’s practice session in Lahore in 2004. Sachin Tendulkar narrated story by saying that Pakistan’s n captain Inzamam-ul-Haq brought his son to stadium just so that he could meet Indian batsman.

When host Vikram Sathaye asked Tendulkar wher Inzamam-ul-Haq really said words “Yeh ladka mera hai, par fan aapka hai” (translation: He is my kid but your fan), Indian batsman laughingly admitted to same. Sachin Tendulkar talked about India-Pakistan cricketing rivalry and praised Inzamam-ul-Haq by saying that it must have taken a lot for Pakistan captain to enter his opposition’s camp to display such a kind gesture. legendary Indian batsman said that Inzamam-ul-Haq was always a respectful cricketer and two shared a good relationship during ir playing days despite perceived hostilities between India and Pakistan on field.

Sachin Tendulkar talks about Inzamam-ul-Haq’s ‘sweet’ gesture, watch video

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Virender Sehwag, on or hand, narrated a funny incident involving Inzamam-ul-Haq during a Test match at Bangalore in 2005. attacking right-handed batsman said that he was in good form in that series and scored 201 in one of innings. During course of his innings, Virender Sehwag hilariously asked Inzamam-ul-Haq to make a fielding change according to his own liking. Sehwag recalled his advice to n Pakistan captain of bringing up long-on fielder so that he can hit a six off Danish Kaneria’s bowling.

Delhi-based cricketer revealed that Inzamam-ul-Haq actually took his advice to which he made full use of by hitting a six. He stated that while Pakistani captain changed back field in very next ball, Danish Kaneria was apparently t happy with field change that resulted in six runs.

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