Sachin Tendulkar slams 137 vs Sri Lanka in WC 1996 batting 'left-handed'; watch video

coronavirus pandemic has massively affected cricket across globe with all leagues and bilateral series suspended or cancelled to contain spread of deadly virus. much-awaited IPL 2020 was postponed indefinitely while kckout sts of PSL and or bilateral series also stand suspended. Cricket stars have been forced into self-isolation and fans have resorted to trivia and old highlights to fill ir daily dose of entertainment. Mirrored batting videos are a trend on social media se days and here, let's reminisce Sachin Tendulkar's blistering 137 against Sri Lanka in 1996 Cricket World Cup, which was posted by Australian YouTuber Rob Moody, who is a huge cricket fan and has been lauded by many former cricketers for having archives of many of ir matches and its golden moments. 

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Sachin Tendulkar centuries: Sanchin Tendulkar smashes 137 against Sri Lanka en route 6th ODI hundred 

It took a while for Sachin Tendulkar's ODI career to kick off, but Master Blaster made up for his slow start with some inspired performances at top of order. Tendulkar was at his fiery best in 1996 World Cup and scored his second century of tournament in group st clash against Sri Lanka. Put into bat, India rode on Sachin Tendulkar's sixth ODI hundred and posted a mammoth 271/3.

Master Blaster was eventually dismissed for a run-a-ball 137, studded with eight fours and five sixes. However, Tendulkar's efforts went in vain as Sri Lanka romped to victory with eight balls to spare, thanks to Sanath Jayasuriya's quick-fire 79. 

In fact, interestingly while Rob Moody did feature below video of Tendulkar batting left handed, legendary batsman is actually a left-hander in real life, doing many things daily with help of that hand predominantly such as writing and eating. In fact, Tendulkar had to turn into a right-handed batsman since re was only one cricket kit in his house when he was d 10 and that belonged to his elder bror Ajit, who was a right-hander.  

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Sachin Tendulkar centuries: Sachin Tendulkar bats left-handed in a mirrored video of his 137 vs Sri Lanka

Sachin Tendulkar centuries: Sachin Tendulkar net worth 

According to entrepreneur.com, Sachin Tendulkar net worth figure is estimated to be around ₹1250 crore ($170 million approx). A certain chunk of Sachin Tendulkar net worth includes his income from Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as a former Indian cricket player. He was said to be  first cricketer to sign a deal worth ₹100 crore with MRF in 2001. cricket legend was also  brand manr of tyre brand.

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Sachin Tendulkar centuries: Sachin Tendulkar records

Sachin Tendulkar holds record for most centuries in both Test and ODI cricket and is only player in history to score 100 international tons. Master Blaster has amassed 49 ODI centuries and is only player to cross 50 Test hundreds mark. cricket legend has featured in most number of Tests and ODIs in history of game, featuring in 200 Test matches and 463 ODIs. Master Blaster was first to scale 200-run mark in ODIs and is highest run-getter in both Tests and ODIs. 

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