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Saturday, October 30, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
No award can scale Sachin's greatness: Kapil
Ref : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/No-award-can-scale-Sachins-greatness-Kapil/articleshow/6708507.cms
KOLKATA: India's only World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev on Thursday said no award could actually determine the greatness of Sachin Tendulkar, who has been named as the ICC Cricketer of the Year.
Reacting to the batting maestro's winning his first ICC award on Wednesday, the legendary all-rounder said: "He doesn't require any award. Sachin is so great that no award can measure him."
While, hailing India's thrilling one-wicket win over Australia in the first of the two-match series, Kapil said "Mohali Test once again brought back those good old memories," recalling his team's win in Melbourne Test in 1981 and the tie Test in Chennai in 1986.
The man, who took 434 Test wickets, also advised India to play more longer version cricket.
"Playing 50 T20 matches and 50 ODIs is not good. The team must play a good amount of Test cricket," he told reporters during a promotional event.
Asked to compare between India's Test victory in Mohali and the success at the ongoing Commonwealth Games, he said: "Every victory is important. But at the same time, you can't compare it with other sporting events. Hockey, athletics and cricket are different games and it would be foolish to compare."
Meanwhile, the former ICL chief Kapil denied any rift with the IPL. "There is no rift in cricket. There wasn't any rift between IPL and ICL ( Indian Cricket League). To me everything is the same. I'm only concerned with the development of the game."
Reacting to the batting maestro's winning his first ICC award on Wednesday, the legendary all-rounder said: "He doesn't require any award. Sachin is so great that no award can measure him."
While, hailing India's thrilling one-wicket win over Australia in the first of the two-match series, Kapil said "Mohali Test once again brought back those good old memories," recalling his team's win in Melbourne Test in 1981 and the tie Test in Chennai in 1986.
The man, who took 434 Test wickets, also advised India to play more longer version cricket.
"Playing 50 T20 matches and 50 ODIs is not good. The team must play a good amount of Test cricket," he told reporters during a promotional event.
Asked to compare between India's Test victory in Mohali and the success at the ongoing Commonwealth Games, he said: "Every victory is important. But at the same time, you can't compare it with other sporting events. Hockey, athletics and cricket are different games and it would be foolish to compare."
Meanwhile, the former ICL chief Kapil denied any rift with the IPL. "There is no rift in cricket. There wasn't any rift between IPL and ICL ( Indian Cricket League). To me everything is the same. I'm only concerned with the development of the game."
Sachin bags 'Cricketer Of The Year' award after seven years
Ref: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/Sachin-bags-Cricketer-Of-The-Year-award-after-seven-years/articleshow/6702722.cms
BANGALORE: Sachin Tendulkar kept his tryst with destiny, at long last by bagging the ICC Cricketer of the Year Award at the ICC Awards show on Wednesday evening.
Tendulkar, who has had a brilliant last year (August 24, 2009 to Aug 10, 2010) both in Tests and ODIs, missed out on the other biggies, the Test Cricketer of the Year going to Virender Sehwag, while AB de Villiers, who thrilled the crowd with his off-field talent, was honoured as the ODI Cricketer of the Year.
Tendulkar, who had scored a double ton against South Africa, the first in ODIs by a male cricketer (Australian batswoman Belinda Clark was the first to get to the magic figure), was also voted as the People's Choice, a new award, that is decided by fans across the world, with weightage given for the region they come from, which means he wasn't selected by Indian fans alone.
Speaking after he had received the Cricketer of the Year award from ICC president Sharad Pawar, Tendulkar, who had waited (without bated breath it must be said) seven years for this honour, put it very nicely by saying: "Better late than never."
He went on to term it as a reflection of his performance. "It's great that I have been able to perform and contribute for India. I always want to do something special when playing for India."
Tendulkar, who has had a brilliant last year (August 24, 2009 to Aug 10, 2010) both in Tests and ODIs, missed out on the other biggies, the Test Cricketer of the Year going to Virender Sehwag, while AB de Villiers, who thrilled the crowd with his off-field talent, was honoured as the ODI Cricketer of the Year.
Tendulkar, who had scored a double ton against South Africa, the first in ODIs by a male cricketer (Australian batswoman Belinda Clark was the first to get to the magic figure), was also voted as the People's Choice, a new award, that is decided by fans across the world, with weightage given for the region they come from, which means he wasn't selected by Indian fans alone.
Speaking after he had received the Cricketer of the Year award from ICC president Sharad Pawar, Tendulkar, who had waited (without bated breath it must be said) seven years for this honour, put it very nicely by saying: "Better late than never."
He went on to term it as a reflection of his performance. "It's great that I have been able to perform and contribute for India. I always want to do something special when playing for India."
Tendulkar best cricketer in the world: Ganguly
Ref : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/Tendulkar-best-cricketer-in-the-world-Ganguly/articleshow/6721004.cms
KOLKATA: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said Sachin Tendulkar is the best cricketer in the world.
Having played together for years till he retired from international cricket, Ganguly said: "I haven't seen Sir Donald Bradman playing, but I have seen Sachin. To me, he himself is a milestone, and the best cricketer in the world."
The Bengal ace said Tendulkar, who has been bestowed with the the ICC Cricketer of the Year is the role model for many.
"He is 37 now and is still going strong. He has proved that performance is the last word in cricket," Ganguly said.
The Big Three of Indian cricket - Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman - are difficult to replace.
"After they retire, the gap can be filled in. But it would be difficult to replace them. These players are a class apart," he said.
He also praised India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. "Dhoni is undoubtedly a very good captain. He has helped Indian cricket grow. But at the same time, we should not forget that there are players like Sachin and Rahul in the team, who are match-winners. Cricket is a team game," Ganguly said.
Having played together for years till he retired from international cricket, Ganguly said: "I haven't seen Sir Donald Bradman playing, but I have seen Sachin. To me, he himself is a milestone, and the best cricketer in the world."
The Bengal ace said Tendulkar, who has been bestowed with the the ICC Cricketer of the Year is the role model for many.
"He is 37 now and is still going strong. He has proved that performance is the last word in cricket," Ganguly said.
The Big Three of Indian cricket - Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman - are difficult to replace.
"After they retire, the gap can be filled in. But it would be difficult to replace them. These players are a class apart," he said.
He also praised India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. "Dhoni is undoubtedly a very good captain. He has helped Indian cricket grow. But at the same time, we should not forget that there are players like Sachin and Rahul in the team, who are match-winners. Cricket is a team game," Ganguly said.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Sachin Tendulkar ranked honorary Group Captain First Indian sportsperson to be conferred with the Indian Air Force rank
Sachin Tendulkar speaks after receiving the honorary rank of Group Captain of the Indian Air Force in New Delhi on Friday. (AP)
India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar was on Friday awarded the honorary rank of group captain by the chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) for his contribution to cricket.
Tendulkar, 37, was conferred the honour by Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Naik, amid loud applause from fellow officers at a ceremony in the Indian capital.
"It was wishful thinking (that I would be part of the armed forces) and it has come true today. I'm extremely proud to be a part of the IAF. So dream, because dreams do come true," Tendulkar said after being inducted.
Naik said he hoped Tendulkar's induction would inspire India's youth to join its armed forces.
"Sachin's association will help in spreading awareness about our force," he said.
Tendulkar is the first sportsperson to be conferred a rank by the IAF and the first personality without an aviation background to receive the honour.
Tendulkar, who made his international debut on a tour of Pakistan in 1989, is the leading run-getter in both Test and one-day cricket.
He has scored 13,837 runs from 169 Tests with 48 centuries and 17,598 runs in 442 one-day matches with 46 hundreds.
Tendulkar is also the only batsman to score a double-century in one-day cricket, making 200 not out against South Africa in Gwalior earlier this year.
His next assignment for the top-ranked Indian team is a two-Test home series against Australia, starting on October 1.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Its a dream of every boy to play with Sachin Tendulkar : Kieron Pollard
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Pollard has a special fascination for the tournament as the Champions League T20 2009 made him star overnight.
"I will never forget it . My life changed completely since that tournament last year. I am happy and I’m really enjoying it.”
The all rounder was full of praise for Guyana which whipped his home team Trinidad and Tobago out of Carribean T20 Championship.
"They are a very good team with never die attitude. They are a good bunch and definitely will put a good fight"
This is first time Pollard is touring South Africa , he says " I have never been to South Africa. I have done well in India and England. Now I m looking forward to do well there"
The West Indian all rounder feels his team Mumbai Indians will do well in Champions League T20 but Bangalore will have a very good advantage with the number of South Africans in the team.
"Bangalore has slight edge because of the number of South Africans but it takes one ball to get out. The team that does the basics right will win"
He said he learnt a lot from his Mumbai Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar
"Sachin is in his class of own. He lifts the enthusiasm in the team and shows how to perform in the middle. We have got to learn from him and I've learnt a few things from him. It is a dream of every boy to play alongside someone like Sachin Tendulkar"
Regarding his batting position in the Mumbai Indian team he said "I am comfortable at any position. I am not the one who says that I want to bat low or up the order. My role is to perform and It doesn't matter where I bat or bowl. Team win matters to me"
Pollard will represent Mumbai Indians in Champions League T20 starting next month in South Africa.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Biography contains Tendulkar's blood
Ref : http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/21072010/58/biography-contains-tendulkar-blood.html
A special edition biography of Sachin Tendulkar will contain drops of the cricket legend's blood.
Ten books are being printed with a signature page made of Tendulkar's blood mixed with paper resin.
Each edition of the 'Tendulkar Opus' weighs a mammoth 37kg (80lb) and has gold leaf on each of its 852 pages. They have been pre-ordered at a staggering £49,000 apiece.
The 37-year-old Indian batsman is the highest run scorer in Test match and international one-day history, and is his country's most popular personality.
Publisher Karl Fowler said: "What you'll be looking at is his genetic makeup. Some may think it's weird but to millions he is a religious icon.
"And we thought how, in a publishing form, can you get as close to your god as possible?"
Around 1,000 regular copies of the book, with no blood, are also expected to go to press, costing between £1,500 and £2,500.
The Tendulkar book is the 13th member of the Opus family, which includes Manchester United, Arsenal, Celtic and Diego Maradona.
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