<p>India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar praised India's performance against Afghanistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Wednesday (November 3) — a crucial contest that the Virat Kohli &amp; Co. won by 66 runs to keep their semi-final hopes alive in the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pre-tournament favourites lost their first two matches of Super 12 stage against arch-rivals Pakistan and New Zealand that left their semi-final hopes hanging by a thread. The Men In Blue were on a verge of an early exit but the comprehensive win against Afghanistan is a sigh of relief for the Virat Kohli-led Team India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the match, openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul hammered half-centuries to guide India to a mammoth 210 for two in a must-win match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Tendulkar praised India's approach with a special mention of Rohit and Rahul. "Today's match was a big one for team India and we badly needed that. The way Rohit and Rahul batted was brilliant. Afghanistan got it wrong from the starting, as they started with the spinners," said Tendulkar in his Facebook video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Usually, you can start with the spinners but in today's game, there was grass on the wicket's surface. I would say that seamers would have worked better in that situation," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The best thing I found about Rohit today is that the way he played the inside out to off-spinner Nabi. Rohit's experience helped him in this situation and he played some good shots, so as with KL Rahul, very calm and composed and even played some exquisite shots," he said.</p>

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<p>"The running between the wickets of the opening pair was really impressive. Usually while scoring boundaries during the powerplay, the batters miss singles and doubles. But that was not the case today and the running was also equally aggressive," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Group 2 leaders Pakistan have qualified for the semi-finals and India hope to join them by winning their matches against Scotland and Namibia handsomely and relying on Afghanistan to beat New Zealand.&nbsp;</p>


India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar praised India's performance against Afghanistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Wednesday (November 3) — a crucial contest that the Virat Kohli & Co.

India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar praised India's performance against Afghanistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Wednesday (November 3) — a crucial contest that the Virat Kohli & Co. won by 66 runs to keep their semi-final hopes alive in the tournament. The pre-tournament favourites lost their first two matches of Super 12 stage against arch-rivals Pakistan and New Zealand that left their semi-final hopes hanging by a thread. The Men In Blue were on a verge of an early exit but the comprehensive win against Afghanistan is a sigh of relief for the Virat Kohli-led Team India. During the match, openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul hammered half-centuries to guide India to a mammoth 210 for two in a must-win match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. IN PICS | Brilliant captain to excellent mentor: Selfless Rahul Dravid continues to serve Indian cricket Tendulkar praised India's approach with a special mention of Rohit and Rahul. "Today's match was a big one for team India and we badly needed that. The way Rohit and Rahul batted was brilliant. Afghanistan got it wrong from the starting, as they started with the spinners," said Tendulkar in his Facebook video. "Usually, you can start with the spinners but in today's game, there was grass on the wicket's surface. I would say that seamers would have worked better in that situation," he added. "The best thing I found about Rohit today is that the way he played the inside out to off-spinner Nabi. Rohit's experience helped him in this situation and he played some good shots, so as with KL Rahul, very calm and composed and even played some exquisite shots," he said. × ALSO READ | 'Not in our control': R Ashwin reveals 'hardly any discussion' in Indian camp over semis permutations "The running between the wickets of the opening pair was really impressive. Usually while scoring boundaries during the powerplay, the batters miss singles and doubles. But that was not the case today and the running was also equally aggressive," he added. Group 2 leaders Pakistan have qualified for the semi-finals and India hope to join them by winning their matches against Scotland and Namibia handsomely and relying on Afghanistan to beat New Zealand.

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<p>Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary cricketer, has addressed the critical&nbsp;point where Team India went wrong against New Zealand on Sunday in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. New Zealand won by eight wickets against India in their second match in Super-12 stage, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p>Tendulkar in his Facebook video said, "From the ball one, the bowling changes of Williamson were top notch. The planning was good and in the first six overs we were 35/2 and from those 35 runs the 20 came in five overs."</p>

<p>"After six overs till 10th over we only scored 13 runs, so according to me that was a critical point where we missed out on capitalising. Those easy singles were not available and that forced our batters to play the big shot," he added.</p>

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<p>Both India and New Zealand had lost their first Super 12s game against Pakistan, and they came into this one knowing that a loss would leave their prospects of reaching the semi-finals hanging by a thread.</p>

<p>New Zealand, on the other hand, got off to a flying start, picking up early wickets to put India on the back foot. At 48 for four, India were&nbsp;in big trouble, and while Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya consolidated, it came at the price of India's scoring rate, as the team faced 71 balls without scoring a boundary.</p>

<p>"When Pant came into bat, immediately spinners end was changed by Williamson. Again a smart move. All in all, I felt India was playing a catching of game because how New Zealand dominated the game it was a tough time for India batsmen which forced them to play the big shot," said the former Indian batsman.</p>

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<p>Tendulkar also lauded Williamson, calling him a "rock" who has shielded the Kiwis. "Then Daryl Mitchell and Williamson stitched an important stand. Williamson is like a rock for the New Zealand team if he is on a wicket he controls the game well. Mitchell played some decent shots and rotated the strikes," stated&nbsp;Tendulkar.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, India is now reliant on other outcomes to get to the semi-finals. The Men in Blue's next&nbsp;match is against Afghanistan, scheduled for Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.</p>


Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary cricketer, has addressed the critical point where Team India went wrong against New Zealand on Sunday in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition.

Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary cricketer, has addressed the critical point where Team India went wrong against New Zealand on Sunday in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. New Zealand won by eight wickets against India in their second match in Super-12 stage, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Tendulkar in his Facebook video said, "From the ball one, the bowling changes of Williamson were top notch. The planning was good and in the first six overs we were 35/2 and from those 35 runs the 20 came in five overs." "After six overs till 10th over we only scored 13 runs, so according to me that was a critical point where we missed out on capitalising. Those easy singles were not available and that forced our batters to play the big shot," he added. ALSO READ: 'Still believe India is best team': Pakistan pacer shares heartwarming post for Kohli & Co. after NZ defeat Both India and New Zealand had lost their first Super 12s game against Pakistan, and they came into this one knowing that a loss would leave their prospects of reaching the semi-finals hanging by a thread. New Zealand, on the other hand, got off to a flying start, picking up early wickets to put India on the back foot. At 48 for four, India were in big trouble, and while Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya consolidated, it came at the price of India's scoring rate, as the team faced 71 balls without scoring a boundary. "When Pant came into bat, immediately spinners end was changed by Williamson. Again a smart move. All in all, I felt India was playing a catching of game because how New Zealand dominated the game it was a tough time for India batsmen which forced them to play the big shot," said the former Indian batsman. ALSO READ: T20 WC: Kevin Pietersen, Harbhajan Singh ask fans to support Team India after loss against New Zealand Tendulkar also lauded Williamson, calling him a "rock" who has shielded the Kiwis. "Then Daryl Mitchell and Williamson stitched an important stand. Williamson is like a rock for the New Zealand team if he is on a wicket he controls the game well. Mitchell played some decent shots and rotated the strikes," stated Tendulkar. Meanwhile, India is now reliant on other outcomes to get to the semi-finals. The Men in Blue's next match is against Afghanistan, scheduled for Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.

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<p>Ahead of India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, which is scheduled for Sunday (October 24), former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra shared some treasured memories associated with the rivalry that he still remembers. He also revealed how an Indo-Pak match coined the nickname of legendary Sachin Tendulkar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a chat with Cricbuzz, Nehra narrated a fascinating story from a 2003 ICC World Cup game between arch-rivals India and Pakistan that India won by six wickets in Centurion, South Africa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the conversation, Nehra spoke in Hindi that can be loosely translated in English as: "When you talk about India vs Pakistan, we have seen many interesting clashes. For me, the most important... that I remember even today was the one in ICC World Cup 2003 in South Africa. Sachin Tendulkar was outstanding. With Sachin Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh also played really well."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The former pacer said that match was interesting&nbsp;both on and off the field as he shared an incident when a new nickname for Tendulkar was coined. Nehra, during the chat, said, "When the team was returning in the bus, youngsters in the team started calling Sachin 'Paaji' after Harbhajan Singh cheerfully sang 'Paaji number 1' at the Centurion."</p>

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<p>The 42-year-old highlighted the gravitas of the match as it was the last clash of his "childhood heroes" Pakistani pace legends Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram. However, the result was in India's favour as Sachin Tendulkar scored 98 runs off 75 balls to hand the Men in Blue one of the famous wins against Pakistan in the World Cups.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bilateral series between India and Pakistan has been suspended due to political reasons and previously, the arch-rivals met at the 2019 World Cup in England, where India won against Pakistan and maintained their unbeaten record in World Cups.</p>


Ahead of India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, which is scheduled for Sunday (October 24), former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra shared some treasured memories associated with the rivalry that he still remembers.

Ahead of India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, which is scheduled for Sunday (October 24), former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra shared some treasured memories associated with the rivalry that he still remembers. He also revealed how an Indo-Pak match coined the nickname of legendary Sachin Tendulkar. During a chat with Cricbuzz, Nehra narrated a fascinating story from a 2003 ICC World Cup game between arch-rivals India and Pakistan that India won by six wickets in Centurion, South Africa. During the conversation, Nehra spoke in Hindi that can be loosely translated in English as: "When you talk about India vs Pakistan, we have seen many interesting clashes. For me, the most important... that I remember even today was the one in ICC World Cup 2003 in South Africa. Sachin Tendulkar was outstanding. With Sachin Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh also played really well." ALSO READ | Hardik Pandya opens up on 'dream' of playing for India, credits his father for his success The former pacer said that match was interesting both on and off the field as he shared an incident when a new nickname for Tendulkar was coined. Nehra, during the chat, said, "When the team was returning in the bus, youngsters in the team started calling Sachin 'Paaji' after Harbhajan Singh cheerfully sang 'Paaji number 1' at the Centurion." ALSO READ | T20 WC: Aakash Chopra reveals 'big concern' ahead of India's high-octane clash against arch-rivals Pakistan The 42-year-old highlighted the gravitas of the match as it was the last clash of his "childhood heroes" Pakistani pace legends Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram. However, the result was in India's favour as Sachin Tendulkar scored 98 runs off 75 balls to hand the Men in Blue one of the famous wins against Pakistan in the World Cups. The bilateral series between India and Pakistan has been suspended due to political reasons and previously, the arch-rivals met at the 2019 World Cup in England, where India won against Pakistan and maintained their unbeaten record in World Cups.

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<p>Over the years, many Indian cricketers have given fans plenty to cheer for courtesy their acting skills and hilarious chemistry in front of the camera, for various commercials. While many of such ads might be old in today's times, the recall value remains immense due to the Indian cricketers' presence and acting. Here our few compilations of some of the most iconic ads featuring Team India stars, such as Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar along with Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan, etc.</p>

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<p>Even in today's times, the likes of Dravid, Neeraj Chopra (CRED advertisements) and many others continue to entertain fans with their acting skills before the camera. While it not only helps them in engaging with the viewers and spreading their fan-following further, it also ensures&nbsp;the product they are advertising get sold in large numbers. Thus, it remains a win-win situation for all involved.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the Indian cricket team, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue are currently gearing up for their T20 World Cup 2021 tournament-opener, versus Pakistan on October 24 (Sunday) at Dubai. The marquee event commenced on October 17 with the qualifying round.</p>


India is a cricket-crazy nation as the gentlemen's game continues to grow with each passing day. Hence, it is often said that cricketers are literally worshipped in India.

India is a cricket-crazy nation as the gentlemen's game continues to grow with each passing day. Hence, it is often said that cricketers are literally worshipped in India. The sport remains a big reason for the cricketers' immense fan-following but often their acting skills catches the attention of fans. Over the years, many Indian cricketers have given fans plenty to cheer for courtesy their acting skills and hilarious chemistry in front of the camera, for various commercials. While many of such ads might be old in today's times, the recall value remains immense due to the Indian cricketers' presence and acting. Here our few compilations of some of the most iconic ads featuring Team India stars, such as Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar along with Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan, etc. ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid set to replace Ravi Shastri as team India's new head coach after T20 World Cup 2021 × × × ALSO READ | Watch: 'Mentor' MS Dhoni helps Rishabh Pant with wicketkeeping drills amid IND-AUS T20 WC warm-up tie Even in today's times, the likes of Dravid, Neeraj Chopra (CRED advertisements) and many others continue to entertain fans with their acting skills before the camera. While it not only helps them in engaging with the viewers and spreading their fan-following further, it also ensures the product they are advertising get sold in large numbers. Thus, it remains a win-win situation for all involved. Talking about the Indian cricket team, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue are currently gearing up for their T20 World Cup 2021 tournament-opener, versus Pakistan on October 24 (Sunday) at Dubai. The marquee event commenced on October 17 with the qualifying round.

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<p>IPL 2021 ended in a fitting manner on Friday evening (October 15), with the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) meeting the Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p>The 14th edition of the cash-rich league has been very different from all the preceding seasons as it took place in two halves, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the 14th season&nbsp;lived up to expectations despite the BCCI facing plenty of issues to complete the marquee edition in 2021. The just-concluded season saw&nbsp;many uncapped players standing tall with the bat and ball whereas some known and big names also outperformed for their respective franchises.</p>

<p>While Harshal Patel ended with the Purple Cap, with as many as 32 wickets for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad&nbsp;earned the elusive Orange Cap after Dhoni &amp; Co. won their fourth championship, beating KKR by 27 runs in the finale.</p>

<p>Ruturaj&nbsp;ended with 636 runs at 45.35 along with a strike-rate of 136.26 following his 32 in the summit clash. His opening partner Faf du Plessis gave him a very tough fight for the cap, however, the 24-year-old youngster topped the run-scoring chart&nbsp;courtesy of a two-run lead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In this way, Ruturaj has joined some elite names in the list for the Orange Cap winners. It includes some big names such as Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, David Warner (winning it thrice), KL Rahul, etc. Here's the whole Orange Cap list after&nbsp;IPL 2021:&nbsp;</p>

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			<td><strong>Year</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Orange Cap winner</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Runs scored</strong></td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2008</td>
			<td>Shaun Marsh</td>
			<td>616</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2009</td>
			<td>Matthew Hayden</td>
			<td>572</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2010</td>
			<td>Sachin Tendulkar</td>
			<td>618</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2011</td>
			<td>Chris Gayle</td>
			<td>608</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2012</td>
			<td>Chris Gayle</td>
			<td>733</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2013</td>
			<td>Michael Hussey</td>
			<td>733</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2014</td>
			<td>Robin Uthappa</td>
			<td>660</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2015</td>
			<td>David Warner</td>
			<td>562</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2016</td>
			<td>Virat Kohli</td>
			<td>973</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2017</td>
			<td>David Warner</td>
			<td>641</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2018</td>
			<td>Kane Williamson</td>
			<td>735</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2019</td>
			<td>David Warner</td>
			<td>692</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2020</td>
			<td>KL Rahul</td>
			<td>670</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2021</td>
			<td>Ruturaj Gaikwad</td>
			<td>636</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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<p>Ruturaj's IPL 14 has been a breakthrough season. Returning with as many as four half-centuries and a hundred and taking on many world-class bowlers from the word go, without dropping much sweat, the CSK opener is now being touted as the next-big-thing in Indian cricket and is expected to be the future of the MS Dhoni-led franchise. Following such a season, many experts believe he will be retained by the Yellow Army ahead of the mega auction, later this year.</p>

<p>When he was almost confirmed to be the owner of the cap, Ruturaj told broadcasters at the halfway stage of the finale, "We did brilliantly to get to 192 by hitting some brilliant sixes. We need to bowl well and back it up with the fielding. I wanted him to hit that six (on Faf coming very close to&nbsp;surpassing him in the Orange Cap list)&nbsp;and add those six important runs."&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the unversed, Faf's 86 helped CSK post a competitive 192-3&nbsp;versus KKR in the season-finale. While the South African missed out on winning the elusive cap, by a whisker, his knock helped CSK defend the total by 27 runs.</p>


IPL 2021 ended in a fitting manner on Friday evening (October 15), with the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) meeting the Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

IPL 2021 ended in a fitting manner on Friday evening (October 15), with the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) meeting the Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The 14th edition of the cash-rich league has been very different from all the preceding seasons as it took place in two halves, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the 14th season lived up to expectations despite the BCCI facing plenty of issues to complete the marquee edition in 2021. The just-concluded season saw many uncapped players standing tall with the bat and ball whereas some known and big names also outperformed for their respective franchises. While Harshal Patel ended with the Purple Cap, with as many as 32 wickets for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad earned the elusive Orange Cap after Dhoni & Co. won their fourth championship, beating KKR by 27 runs in the finale. Ruturaj ended with 636 runs at 45.35 along with a strike-rate of 136.26 following his 32 in the summit clash. His opening partner Faf du Plessis gave him a very tough fight for the cap, however, the 24-year-old youngster topped the run-scoring chart courtesy of a two-run lead. In this way, Ruturaj has joined some elite names in the list for the Orange Cap winners. It includes some big names such as Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, David Warner (winning it thrice), KL Rahul, etc. Here's the whole Orange Cap list after IPL 2021: ALSO READ | Virender Sehwag names uncapped Indian star KKR should retain ahead of IPL mega auction Year Orange Cap winner Runs scored 2008 Shaun Marsh 616 2009 Matthew Hayden 572 2010 Sachin Tendulkar 618 2011 Chris Gayle 608 2012 Chris Gayle 733 2013 Michael Hussey 733 2014 Robin Uthappa 660 2015 David Warner 562 2016 Virat Kohli 973 2017 David Warner 641 2018 Kane Williamson 735 2019 David Warner 692 2020 KL Rahul 670 2021 Ruturaj Gaikwad 636 ALSO READ | A look at top 5 highest and lowest totals in IPL finals as CSK battle KKR for elusive trophy Ruturaj's IPL 14 has been a breakthrough season. Returning with as many as four half-centuries and a hundred and taking on many world-class bowlers from the word go, without dropping much sweat, the CSK opener is now being touted as the next-big-thing in Indian cricket and is expected to be the future of the MS Dhoni-led franchise. Following such a season, many experts believe he will be retained by the Yellow Army ahead of the mega auction, later this year. When he was almost confirmed to be the owner of the cap, Ruturaj told broadcasters at the halfway stage of the finale, "We did brilliantly to get to 192 by hitting some brilliant sixes. We need to bowl well and back it up with the fielding. I wanted him to hit that six (on Faf coming very close to surpassing him in the Orange Cap list) and add those six important runs." For the unversed, Faf's 86 helped CSK post a competitive 192-3 versus KKR in the season-finale. While the South African missed out on winning the elusive cap, by a whisker, his knock helped CSK defend the total by 27 runs.

From Virat Kohli to Ruturaj Gaikwad: Orange Cap winners in IPL history

<p>Virat Kohli has been regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of the modern-era. While the 32-year-old isn't at his usual best with the bat across formats, he remains Team India's Mr. Dependable in all forms of the game and his immaculate record speaks volumes of his abilities.</p>

<p>Over the years, Kohli has often been compared with Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and many believe Kohli is on course to equal, or surpass, Tendulkar's record of 100 international tons. Nonetheless, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif -- whose career ended prematurely after being involved in the spot-fixing saga in 2010 -- feels Kohli is nowhere 'close to Tendulkar' and managed to draw parallels between SRT and Pakistan's sensation Babar Azam</p>

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<p>Speaking about the batting legacy of Kohli and Tendulkar on CoverDriveCricket's YouTube channel, Asif made a bold claim on the former's form and stated, "Kohli is a bottom-hand player. He is doing well because of his fitness and it is supporting him. The moment he will face a decline, I don't think Kohli can make a comeback. In fact, Babar is an upper-hand player like Sachin. His bat movement is fluent like Sachin. People say Kohli is better than Tendulkar. I say no. Virat does not even come close to Sachin. This is my opinion."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kohli is currently involved in the IPL 2021 edition, where he is leading the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) -- who have qualified for the playoffs already. Babar, on the other hand, is gearing up to lead Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Talking about records, Kohli has over 22,000 international runs with 70 centuries whereas Babar is way behind (coming into the scene in 2015) with 8,551 runs and 20 hundreds.</p>


Virat Kohli has been regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of the modern-era. While the 32-year-old isn't at his usual best with the bat across formats, he remains Team India's Mr.

Virat Kohli has been regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of the modern-era. While the 32-year-old isn't at his usual best with the bat across formats, he remains Team India's Mr. Dependable in all forms of the game and his immaculate record speaks volumes of his abilities. Over the years, Kohli has often been compared with Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and many believe Kohli is on course to equal, or surpass, Tendulkar's record of 100 international tons. Nonetheless, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif -- whose career ended prematurely after being involved in the spot-fixing saga in 2010 -- feels Kohli is nowhere 'close to Tendulkar' and managed to draw parallels between SRT and Pakistan's sensation Babar Azam ALSO READ | If Pakistan beat India in T20 World Cup, PCB to get blank cheque: Ramiz Raja reveals investor's BIG claim Speaking about the batting legacy of Kohli and Tendulkar on CoverDriveCricket's YouTube channel, Asif made a bold claim on the former's form and stated, "Kohli is a bottom-hand player. He is doing well because of his fitness and it is supporting him. The moment he will face a decline, I don't think Kohli can make a comeback. In fact, Babar is an upper-hand player like Sachin. His bat movement is fluent like Sachin. People say Kohli is better than Tendulkar. I say no. Virat does not even come close to Sachin. This is my opinion." ALSO READ | Don't think India can compete with Pakistan, that's why they don't want to play against us: Abdul Razzaq Kohli is currently involved in the IPL 2021 edition, where he is leading the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) -- who have qualified for the playoffs already. Babar, on the other hand, is gearing up to lead Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Talking about records, Kohli has over 22,000 international runs with 70 centuries whereas Babar is way behind (coming into the scene in 2015) with 8,551 runs and 20 hundreds.

Ex-Pak pacer makes BOLD claim on Virat Kohli, draws parallels between Sachin Tendulkar and Babar Azam

<p>Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) haven't been at their very best in the IPL 2021 edition. The defending champions and five-time winners still remain alive in the playoffs race, however, the Mumbai franchise have a tough battle with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in order to grab the fourth spot.</p>

<p>Despite MI having lots to do in order to qualify for the playoffs, the 34-year-old Rohit has been at his cheeky best off the 22-yard cricket strip. Recently, Rohit turned into a prankster and hilariously trolled his wife Ritika Sajdeh, sharing the video on his official Instagram handle. On Wednesday (October 6), Rohit once again entertained his fans and came up with a hilarious video where he imitated some of the legendary cricketers, such as Sachin Tendulkar, MI coach Mahela Jayawardene and Harbhajan Singh.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/explained-as-mi-crush-rr-heres-how-mumbai-or-kkr-can-grab-the-4th-spot-in-ipl-2021-playoffs-418570">EXPLAINED: As MI crush RR, here's how Mumbai or KKR can grab the 4th spot in IPL 2021 playoffs</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Here's Rohit's on-point imitation of the legendary players:</strong></p>

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<p>While the comment&nbsp;section is filled with many names, Rohit imitated MI's former skippers Tendulkar, Bhajji and current head coach Jayawardene.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday (October 5), Rohit-led MI pulled off a thumping win over one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah in match 51. Asking RR to bat first, Rohit &amp; Co. rode on Nathan Coulter-Nile's 4-fer and Jimmy Neesham's three-wicket haul to bundle out RR for a mere 90. In reply, MI chased down the total with 8 wickets and 70 balls to spare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit-led MI, thus, remain in contention for the fourth playoffs spot. However, they still need to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by a big margin and hope for RR to beat KKR to progress into the last four.</p>


Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) haven't been at their very best in the IPL 2021 edition. The defending champions and five-time winners still remain alive in the playoffs race, however, the Mumbai franchise have a tough battle with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in order to grab the fourth spot.

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) haven't been at their very best in the IPL 2021 edition. The defending champions and five-time winners still remain alive in the playoffs race, however, the Mumbai franchise have a tough battle with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in order to grab the fourth spot. Despite MI having lots to do in order to qualify for the playoffs, the 34-year-old Rohit has been at his cheeky best off the 22-yard cricket strip. Recently, Rohit turned into a prankster and hilariously trolled his wife Ritika Sajdeh, sharing the video on his official Instagram handle. On Wednesday (October 6), Rohit once again entertained his fans and came up with a hilarious video where he imitated some of the legendary cricketers, such as Sachin Tendulkar, MI coach Mahela Jayawardene and Harbhajan Singh. ALSO READ | EXPLAINED: As MI crush RR, here's how Mumbai or KKR can grab the 4th spot in IPL 2021 playoffs Here's Rohit's on-point imitation of the legendary players: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rohit Sharma (@rohitsharma45) × ALSO READ | 'Don't think he can...' - Gautam Gambhir slams MI's Hardik Pandya for not bowling in IPL 2021 ahead of T20 WC While the comment section is filled with many names, Rohit imitated MI's former skippers Tendulkar, Bhajji and current head coach Jayawardene. On Tuesday (October 5), Rohit-led MI pulled off a thumping win over one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah in match 51. Asking RR to bat first, Rohit & Co. rode on Nathan Coulter-Nile's 4-fer and Jimmy Neesham's three-wicket haul to bundle out RR for a mere 90. In reply, MI chased down the total with 8 wickets and 70 balls to spare. Rohit-led MI, thus, remain in contention for the fourth playoffs spot. However, they still need to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by a big margin and hope for RR to beat KKR to progress into the last four.

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">As the world reacts to the Pandora Papers, government authorities in at least eight countries have announced investigations into the financial activities of some of their most high-profile citizens and institutions, according to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">In the wake of stories revealing how billionaires, politicians, and criminals exploit a shadow financial system that covers up tax dodging and money laundering, officials in <strong>Pakistan, Mexico, Spain, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Australia, and Panama</strong> quickly promised inquiries, while global watchdog groups demanded action.<br />
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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">The <strong>Czech Republic</strong>'s authorities announced on Monday that they will investigate those named in the Pandora Papers, including Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who is running for re-election.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">Imran Khan, Pakistan's prime minister, promised to investigate all citizens named in the probe and to "take appropriate action" if wrongdoing is discovered.<br />
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There are 11.9 million documents in 2.94 terabytes of data in the data collection. Details on ownership of 29,000 offshore businesses and trusts were obtained from 14 firms in offshore tax-havens.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although some documents dating back to the 1970s, the majority of the businesses, trusts, and foundations were formed between 1996 and 2010.</p>

<p>The files were shared by the ICIJ with over 600 journalists from 130 news organisations, making it the largest journalist cooperation in history.&nbsp;</p>


As the world reacts to the Pandora Papers, government authorities in at least eight countries have announced investigations into the financial activities of some of their most high-profile citizens and institutions, according to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.

As the world reacts to the Pandora Papers, government authorities in at least eight countries have announced investigations into the financial activities of some of their most high-profile citizens and institutions, according to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. In the wake of stories revealing how billionaires, politicians, and criminals exploit a shadow financial system that covers up tax dodging and money laundering, officials in Pakistan, Mexico, Spain, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Australia, and Panama quickly promised inquiries, while global watchdog groups demanded action. Also Read | Pandora Papers leak: Pakistan govt to probe all citizens exposed, says PM Imran Khan The Czech Republic's authorities announced on Monday that they will investigate those named in the Pandora Papers, including Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who is running for re-election. Imran Khan, Pakistan's prime minister, promised to investigate all citizens named in the probe and to "take appropriate action" if wrongdoing is discovered. Also read | Russia sees nothing special in Pandora Papers leak and dismisses ‘unsubstantiated claims’ There are 11.9 million documents in 2.94 terabytes of data in the data collection. Details on ownership of 29,000 offshore businesses and trusts were obtained from 14 firms in offshore tax-havens. Although some documents dating back to the 1970s, the majority of the businesses, trusts, and foundations were formed between 1996 and 2010. The files were shared by the ICIJ with over 600 journalists from 130 news organisations, making it the largest journalist cooperation in history.

Pandora Papers leak: At least eight countries announce investigations

<p>Pandora papers have hit headlines everywhere in the world and have sent shockwaves through the global elite&nbsp;as their investments worth millions, most of them suspicious and made with tax avoidance in mind, have been leaked. The list includes politicians, sports stars, royal personalities and more. As per Indian Express, more than 300 Indians find their names mentioned in the Pandora papers.</p>

<p>Here are some of the high profile names that have been made public so far</p>

<p><strong>Sachin Tendulkar</strong></p>

<p>The cricket legend has found his name embroiled in the leak. Sachin and members of his family were reportedly beneficiaries of an offshore entity set up in British Virgin Islands. The assets were liquidated in 2016 after Panama papers leak. The assets are reportedly worth USD 8.6 million.</p>

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<p>Sachin Tendulkar Foundation's CEO has been quoted in media reports as saying that all investments were lawful and legitimate.</p>

<p><strong>Anil Ambani</strong></p>

<p>Anil Ambani, the business magnate who is chairman of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) has also been mentioned. Indian Express says that Ambani and ADAG Group representatives own at least 18 offshore companies in Jersey, British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Cyprus.</p>

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<p>Interestingly,&nbsp;Anil Ambani declared bankruptcy in a court in UK and claimed that his net worth was zero. The claim was made in February 2020 during his dispute with three&nbsp;Chinese banks. The court had voiced its skepticism over this</p>

<p><strong>Biocon Founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw</strong></p>

<p>The biotech entrepreneur has been mentioned in connection with her husband John McCallum Marshall Shaw who has come on radar. He is a British citizen and a key person associated with a trust he set up was barred by the Securities and Exchanges Board of India (Sebi) for insider trading in July 2021.</p>

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<p>Kunal Ashok Kashyap, the person in question, was the ‘Protector’ of The Deanstone Trust, set up in New Zealand in July 2015 by Mauritius-based Glentec International, the ‘Settlor’. Regulatory authorities were not aware of this.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pandora-papers-biocons-kiran-mazumdar-shaw-says-husbands-offshore-trust-bonafide-and-legitimate-418103">Pandora papers: Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw says husband's offshore trust 'bonafide and legitimate'</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi's sister</strong></p>

<p>Purvi Modi, sister of fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi, reportedly set up a firm in British Virgin Islands. The trust was set up to act as a corporate protector of another trust formed through the Trident Trust Company, Singapore.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pandora-papers-how-nirav-modis-sister-purvi-opened-a-firm-in-british-virgin-islands-418099">Also Read:&nbsp;How Nirav Modi's sister Purvi opened a firm in British Virgin Islands</a></p>

<p>Nirav Modi fled India in January 2018. He is wanted in the&nbsp;Punjab National Bank scam case.</p>

<p><strong>Jackie Shroff</strong></p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shakira-to-sachin-tendulkar-famous-names-emerge-in-the-investigation-of-pandora-papers-418007">Shakira to Sachin Tendulkar: Famous names emerge in the investigation of Pandora Papers</a></strong></p>

<p>Pandora papers reportedly mention Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff as being the prime beneficiary of a trust set up in New Zealand by his mother-in-law. The trust has a Swiss bank account. It also owned offshore company registered in British Virgin Islands.</p>

<p><strong>Satish Sharma</strong></p>

<p>Captain Satish Sharma, a Congress leader who was close to the Gandhi family has his name mentioned in Pandora papers as well. Sharma had offshore entities and properties. He, along with some members of his family were beneficiary of a trust named&nbsp;Jan Zegers Trust.</p>

<p>Sharma passed away in February this year.</p>

<p>Watch this space for more.</p>


Pandora papers have hit headlines everywhere in the world and have sent shockwaves through the global elite as their investments worth millions, most of them suspicious and made with tax avoidance in mind, have been leaked.

Pandora papers have hit headlines everywhere in the world and have sent shockwaves through the global elite as their investments worth millions, most of them suspicious and made with tax avoidance in mind, have been leaked. The list includes politicians, sports stars, royal personalities and more. As per Indian Express, more than 300 Indians find their names mentioned in the Pandora papers. Here are some of the high profile names that have been made public so far Sachin Tendulkar The cricket legend has found his name embroiled in the leak. Sachin and members of his family were reportedly beneficiaries of an offshore entity set up in British Virgin Islands. The assets were liquidated in 2016 after Panama papers leak. The assets are reportedly worth USD 8.6 million. Also Read | Pandora Papers: Largest leak of offshore data in history explained Sachin Tendulkar Foundation's CEO has been quoted in media reports as saying that all investments were lawful and legitimate. Anil Ambani Anil Ambani, the business magnate who is chairman of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) has also been mentioned. Indian Express says that Ambani and ADAG Group representatives own at least 18 offshore companies in Jersey, British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Cyprus. Click here for LIVE updates on Pandora papers leak Interestingly, Anil Ambani declared bankruptcy in a court in UK and claimed that his net worth was zero. The claim was made in February 2020 during his dispute with three Chinese banks. The court had voiced its skepticism over this Biocon Founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw The biotech entrepreneur has been mentioned in connection with her husband John McCallum Marshall Shaw who has come on radar. He is a British citizen and a key person associated with a trust he set up was barred by the Securities and Exchanges Board of India (Sebi) for insider trading in July 2021. Also Read | Pandora papers: King of Jordan's property empire reportedly worth over $100 million Kunal Ashok Kashyap, the person in question, was the ‘Protector’ of The Deanstone Trust, set up in New Zealand in July 2015 by Mauritius-based Glentec International, the ‘Settlor’. Regulatory authorities were not aware of this. Also Read | Pandora papers: Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw says husband's offshore trust 'bonafide and legitimate' Fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi's sister Purvi Modi, sister of fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi, reportedly set up a firm in British Virgin Islands. The trust was set up to act as a corporate protector of another trust formed through the Trident Trust Company, Singapore. Also Read: How Nirav Modi's sister Purvi opened a firm in British Virgin Islands Nirav Modi fled India in January 2018. He is wanted in the Punjab National Bank scam case. Jackie Shroff Also Read | Shakira to Sachin Tendulkar: Famous names emerge in the investigation of Pandora Papers Pandora papers reportedly mention Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff as being the prime beneficiary of a trust set up in New Zealand by his mother-in-law. The trust has a Swiss bank account. It also owned offshore company registered in British Virgin Islands. Satish Sharma Captain Satish Sharma, a Congress leader who was close to the Gandhi family has his name mentioned in Pandora papers as well. Sharma had offshore entities and properties. He, along with some members of his family were beneficiary of a trust named Jan Zegers Trust. Sharma passed away in February this year. Watch this space for more.

Pandora papers leak: Anil Ambani, Sachin Tendulkar, Jackie Shroff named, check list of other high-profile Indian names

<p>'Pandora Papers' have revealed an outrageous secret wealth and financial dealings of world leaders, politicians and billionaires in a report claimed to be the "biggest journalism partnership" in history, cumulated by millions of leaked documents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report, which was published by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on October 3, disclosed unknown offshore financial dealings of world leaders. The report mentions that it has data of more than 330 politicians and public officials in 91 countries and territories, and a global lineup of fugitives, con artists and murderers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the secret documents have exposed details of their financial activities in an "offshore system".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pandora-papers-largest-leak-of-offshore-data-in-history-explained-417996">Pandora Papers: Largest leak of offshore data in history explained</a></strong></p>

<p>However, one name immediately grabbed attention of&nbsp;Indian readers, which was of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. After the mention of all "hidden treasures" of some prominent world leaders, the report stated people linked by the "secret documents to offshore assets".</p>

<p>A part of the report read: "People linked by the secret documents to offshore assets include India’s cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar, pop music diva Shakira, supermodel Claudia Schiffer and an Italian mobster known as "Lell the Fat One"."</p>

<p>Providing further details on the same, The Indian Express wrote, "Sports icon Sachin Tendulkar, for instance, asked for the liquidation of his entity in the British Virgin Islands just three months after the Panama Papers expose."</p>

<p>However,&nbsp;according to DW News, Tendulkar's attorney claimed the cricketer's investment is lawful and has been reported to tax authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-pandora-papers-or-box-secret-wealth-dealings-of-world-leaders-unearthed-417999">Its Pandora Papers or Box? Secret wealth, dealings of world leaders unearthed</a></strong></p>

<p>Sachin is one of the biggest names in the history of Indian cricket, he has played a total of 200 Tests and 463 one-day internationals for India&nbsp;and made efforts to put the cricket-crazy South-Asian nation on the top. Sachin made his Test debut when he was only 16 and became the first player to score 100 international centuries. In 2013, Tendulkar retired from Test cricket after the 200th Test at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>How big is Pandora Papers leak?</strong></p>

<p>The report has revealed that there are 11.9 million documents in 2.94 terabytes of data in the data collection. Details on ownership of 29,000 offshore businesses and trusts were obtained from 14 firms in offshore tax-havens.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although some documents dating back to the 1970s, the majority of the businesses, trusts, and foundations were formed between 1996 and 2010.</p>

<p>The files were shared by the ICIJ with over 600 journalists from 130 news organisations, making it the largest journalist cooperation in history.&nbsp;</p>


'Pandora Papers' have revealed an outrageous secret wealth and financial dealings of world leaders, politicians and billionaires in a report claimed to be the "biggest journalism partnership" in history, cumulated by millions of leaked documents.

'Pandora Papers' have revealed an outrageous secret wealth and financial dealings of world leaders, politicians and billionaires in a report claimed to be the "biggest journalism partnership" in history, cumulated by millions of leaked documents. The report, which was published by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on October 3, disclosed unknown offshore financial dealings of world leaders. The report mentions that it has data of more than 330 politicians and public officials in 91 countries and territories, and a global lineup of fugitives, con artists and murderers. From former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the secret documents have exposed details of their financial activities in an "offshore system". ALSO READ | Pandora Papers: Largest leak of offshore data in history explained However, one name immediately grabbed attention of Indian readers, which was of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. After the mention of all "hidden treasures" of some prominent world leaders, the report stated people linked by the "secret documents to offshore assets". A part of the report read: "People linked by the secret documents to offshore assets include India’s cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar, pop music diva Shakira, supermodel Claudia Schiffer and an Italian mobster known as "Lell the Fat One"." Providing further details on the same, The Indian Express wrote, "Sports icon Sachin Tendulkar, for instance, asked for the liquidation of his entity in the British Virgin Islands just three months after the Panama Papers expose." However, according to DW News, Tendulkar's attorney claimed the cricketer's investment is lawful and has been reported to tax authorities. ALSO READ | Its Pandora Papers or Box? Secret wealth, dealings of world leaders unearthed Sachin is one of the biggest names in the history of Indian cricket, he has played a total of 200 Tests and 463 one-day internationals for India and made efforts to put the cricket-crazy South-Asian nation on the top. Sachin made his Test debut when he was only 16 and became the first player to score 100 international centuries. In 2013, Tendulkar retired from Test cricket after the 200th Test at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. How big is Pandora Papers leak? The report has revealed that there are 11.9 million documents in 2.94 terabytes of data in the data collection. Details on ownership of 29,000 offshore businesses and trusts were obtained from 14 firms in offshore tax-havens. Although some documents dating back to the 1970s, the majority of the businesses, trusts, and foundations were formed between 1996 and 2010. The files were shared by the ICIJ with over 600 journalists from 130 news organisations, making it the largest journalist cooperation in history.

Pandora Papers: Why is Sachin Tendulkar's name mentioned in report that reveals financial secrets?

<p>On the evening of October 3, a shock awaited several current and past leaders of state, as well as more than 130 billionaires.<br />
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Their offshore banking dealings, which were typically kept confidential, were public overnight, dominating world news headlines for days.</p>

<p>They'd been caught up in the Pandora Papers, the world's greatest data breach.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What are the Pandora Papers?</strong></p>

<p>In 2019, an unknown source began submitting massive amounts of documents to the Washington-based International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.</p>

<p>The files showed a global cast of fugitives, criminals, celebrities, football players, and others, as well as secret assets, clandestine agreements, and hidden riches of the super-rich, including judges, tax authorities, intelligence chiefs, and mayors.</p>

<p>ICIJ head Gerard Ryle adds, "We're not talking about millions of money here; we're talking about billions of dollars."</p>

<p>The ICIJ realised the leak was at a new level when the document dumps continued until 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>How big it is: Pandora Papers in numbers</strong></p>

<p>There are 11.9 million documents in 2.94 terabytes of data in the data collection. Details on ownership of 29,000 offshore businesses and trusts were obtained from 14 firms in offshore tax-havens.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although some documents dating back to the 1970s, the majority of the businesses, trusts, and foundations were formed between 1996 and 2010.</p>

<p>The files were shared by the ICIJ with over 600 journalists from 130 news organisations, making it the largest journalist cooperation in history.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
<strong>When did all of this take place?</strong></p>

<p>While some of the data dates back to the 1970s, the vast majority of the files examined by ICIJ and its media partners were generated between 1996 and 2020.</p>

<p>They cover a wide range of topics, including the formation of shell companies, foundations, and trusts, the use of such entities to buy real estate, yachts, and jets, the use of such entities to make investments and transfer money between bank accounts, and tax evasion through complex financial schemes.</p>

<p>Some papers have been linked to money laundering and other financial crimes.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
<strong>What is the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)?</strong></p>

<p>The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) was founded in 1997 by the US Center for Public Integrity in Washington, although it has been autonomous since 2017.</p>

<p>It employs people from all over the world, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.</p>

<p>It has pioneered a new type of collaborative journalism in which media organisations and journalists from all around the world collaborate on a shared platform, similar to a huge newsroom, to investigate leaks.&nbsp;</p>


On the evening of October 3, a shock awaited several current and past leaders of state, as well as more than 130 billionaires. Their offshore banking dealings, which were typically kept confidential, were public overnight, dominating world news headlines for days.

On the evening of October 3, a shock awaited several current and past leaders of state, as well as more than 130 billionaires. Their offshore banking dealings, which were typically kept confidential, were public overnight, dominating world news headlines for days. They'd been caught up in the Pandora Papers, the world's greatest data breach. What are the Pandora Papers? In 2019, an unknown source began submitting massive amounts of documents to the Washington-based International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. The files showed a global cast of fugitives, criminals, celebrities, football players, and others, as well as secret assets, clandestine agreements, and hidden riches of the super-rich, including judges, tax authorities, intelligence chiefs, and mayors. ICIJ head Gerard Ryle adds, "We're not talking about millions of money here; we're talking about billions of dollars." The ICIJ realised the leak was at a new level when the document dumps continued until 2020. How big it is: Pandora Papers in numbers There are 11.9 million documents in 2.94 terabytes of data in the data collection. Details on ownership of 29,000 offshore businesses and trusts were obtained from 14 firms in offshore tax-havens. Although some documents dating back to the 1970s, the majority of the businesses, trusts, and foundations were formed between 1996 and 2010. The files were shared by the ICIJ with over 600 journalists from 130 news organisations, making it the largest journalist cooperation in history. When did all of this take place? While some of the data dates back to the 1970s, the vast majority of the files examined by ICIJ and its media partners were generated between 1996 and 2020. They cover a wide range of topics, including the formation of shell companies, foundations, and trusts, the use of such entities to buy real estate, yachts, and jets, the use of such entities to make investments and transfer money between bank accounts, and tax evasion through complex financial schemes. Some papers have been linked to money laundering and other financial crimes. What is the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)? The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) was founded in 1997 by the US Center for Public Integrity in Washington, although it has been autonomous since 2017. It employs people from all over the world, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It has pioneered a new type of collaborative journalism in which media organisations and journalists from all around the world collaborate on a shared platform, similar to a huge newsroom, to investigate leaks.

Pandora Papers: Largest leak of offshore data in history explained

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<p>Nearly 12 million documents, 600 journalists, 2.94TB of confidential information&nbsp;and one cumulated bombshell report that has opened Pandora's box of&nbsp;information on secret wealth and financial dealings of the world's rich and powerful.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report, dubbed as the 'Pandora papers', claims to uncover hidden wealth, tax avoidance and also some cases of money laundering by some of the prominent people, including current and former world leaders.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pandora-papers-live-update-tendulkar-shakira-king-of-jordan-putin-named-in-leak-418058">Click here for LIVE updates on Pandora papers leak</a></strong></p>

<p>Published by International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) on October 3, millions of leaked documents were assessed and analysed by worldwide journalistic collaboration, claiming to have uncovered financial secrets of current and former world leaders, politicians and public officials in 91 countries, including&nbsp;<strong>India</strong>.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Pandora papers:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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	<li><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pandora-papers-largest-leak-of-offshore-data-in-history-explained-417996">Largest leak of offshore data in history explained</a></strong></li>
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	<li><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pandora-papers-king-of-jordans-property-empire-reportedly-worth-over-100-million-418040">King of Jordan's property empire reportedly worth over $100 million</a></strong></li>
	<li><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pandora-papers-reveal-putins-alleged-mistress-has-assets-worth-100-million-report-418025">Putin's alleged mistress has assets worth $100 million</a></strong></li>
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<p>British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Russian President Vladimir Putin are notable names. Apart from the&nbsp;politicians, some other important names are Colombian singer Shakira, the German supermodel Claudia Schiffer and the Indian cricket legend&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pandora-papers-why-is-sachin-tendulkars-name-mentioned-in-report-that-reveals-financial-secrets-418001"><strong>Sachin Tendulkar</strong></a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here's how Sachin Tendulkar is linked to the Pandora papers:</strong></p>

<p>"People linked by the secret documents to offshore assets include India’s cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar, pop music diva Shakira, supermodel Claudia Schiffer and an Italian mobster known as 'Lell the Fat One'": A part of the report read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Providing further details on the same, one of the contributors — The Indian Express wrote, "Sports icon Sachin Tendulkar, for instance, asked for the liquidation of his entity in the British Virgin Islands just three months after the Panama Papers expose."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The above mentioned Indian media outlet has published detail of an alleged link between Pandora papers and the cricketer. It claims Sachin and some of his family members as Beneficial Owners of an offshore entity in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) which was liquidated in 2016.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The report suggests that the investigation of records of Panama law firm Alcogal which are part of Pandora Papers, Sachin, wife Anjali Tendulkar and father-in-law Anand Mehta are named as BOs and Directors of a BVI-based company: Saas International Limited.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The media outlet has mentioned Saas' reference in the Pandora records, which dates back to 2007 and also attempts to highlight the not-yet-proved discrepancies involving buyback of the shares, valuing $8.6 million.</p>

<p>However, the ICIJ report added Tendulkar's attorney comment as he said that the cricket player's "investment is legitimate" and has been "declared to tax authorities".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sachin Tendulkar has not reacted to the Pandora papers report yet. The alleged details are a matter of further investigation, hence, it would be irrational to make claims without concrete evidence and systematic official probe.</p>

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Nearly 12 million documents, 600 journalists, 2.94TB of confidential information and one cumulated bombshell report that has opened Pandora's box of information on secret wealth and financial dealings of the world's rich and powerful.

Nearly 12 million documents, 600 journalists, 2.94TB of confidential information and one cumulated bombshell report that has opened Pandora's box of information on secret wealth and financial dealings of the world's rich and powerful. The report, dubbed as the 'Pandora papers', claims to uncover hidden wealth, tax avoidance and also some cases of money laundering by some of the prominent people, including current and former world leaders. Click here for LIVE updates on Pandora papers leak Published by International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) on October 3, millions of leaked documents were assessed and analysed by worldwide journalistic collaboration, claiming to have uncovered financial secrets of current and former world leaders, politicians and public officials in 91 countries, including India. Pandora papers: Largest leak of offshore data in history explained Check list of other high-profile Indian names King of Jordan's property empire reportedly worth over $100 million Putin's alleged mistress has assets worth $100 million British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Russian President Vladimir Putin are notable names. Apart from the politicians, some other important names are Colombian singer Shakira, the German supermodel Claudia Schiffer and the Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Here's how Sachin Tendulkar is linked to the Pandora papers: "People linked by the secret documents to offshore assets include India’s cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar, pop music diva Shakira, supermodel Claudia Schiffer and an Italian mobster known as 'Lell the Fat One'": A part of the report read. Providing further details on the same, one of the contributors — The Indian Express wrote, "Sports icon Sachin Tendulkar, for instance, asked for the liquidation of his entity in the British Virgin Islands just three months after the Panama Papers expose." The above mentioned Indian media outlet has published detail of an alleged link between Pandora papers and the cricketer. It claims Sachin and some of his family members as Beneficial Owners of an offshore entity in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) which was liquidated in 2016. × The report suggests that the investigation of records of Panama law firm Alcogal which are part of Pandora Papers, Sachin, wife Anjali Tendulkar and father-in-law Anand Mehta are named as BOs and Directors of a BVI-based company: Saas International Limited. The media outlet has mentioned Saas' reference in the Pandora records, which dates back to 2007 and also attempts to highlight the not-yet-proved discrepancies involving buyback of the shares, valuing $8.6 million. However, the ICIJ report added Tendulkar's attorney comment as he said that the cricket player's "investment is legitimate" and has been "declared to tax authorities". Sachin Tendulkar has not reacted to the Pandora papers report yet. The alleged details are a matter of further investigation, hence, it would be irrational to make claims without concrete evidence and systematic official probe. ×

Pandora papers leak: How Sachin Tendulkar, his family members are linked to report; attorney says 'investment is legitimate'

<p>BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly announced his biopic early this month, on September 9, which will be produced by LUV Films. Ganguly's biopic was on cards for a long time and talks were rife that the former Indian captain has given his green signal, however, he announced the news officially just recently.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ganguly shared a heartfelt note and wrote on Instagram, "Cricket has been my life, it gave confidence and ability to walk forward with my head held high, a journey to be cherished. Thrilled that Luv Films will produce a biopic on my journey and bring it to life for the big screen."</p>

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<p><strong>As Ganguly's biopic has now received the nod by the man himself, here are 4 top sports biopics:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><em><strong>1) Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: </strong></em>Directed by Rakesh Omprakash Mehra, the Farhan Akhtar-starrer was critically and commercially successful for covering varied aspects of the great Milkha Singh's life, who died in June 2021. From the partition and its effect on Milkha, his rise as a sprinter to his final race, every aspect was covered and enacted with utmost sincerity. Farhan swept away majority of awards in the year 2013 for his immaculate portrayal. For the unversed, the movie entered Bollywood's much-talked about 100-crore club as well.</p>

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<p><strong>2) Mary Kom:</strong> This Priyanka Chopra-starrer was another hit among the sports biopics presented by Bollywood in recent years. Chopra's enactment of Mary's rise from a humble background to her struggles, return to her beloved sport after several hiccups and hardships, relentless support of her husband and family members won accolades worldwide.&nbsp; The film is available on Netflix.</p>

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<p><em><strong>3) MS Dhoni - The Untold story: </strong></em>This remains the most popular sports biopics in recent times. Late Sushant Singh Rajput's flawless portrayal of Dhoni (from copying his mannerism, body langauage and the helicopter shot) made him a huge star overnight.&nbsp;The feature film was hailed by many for capturing the former Indian captain's struggles, sharing some untold parts from his life and how he broke into the scene at the international level, earning the tag of 'Captain Cool'. It raked in huge moolah at the box office and was termed as a successful film overall. To date, it has huge repeat value on television sets and on OTT platforms. The film is available on Disney Hotstar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em><strong>4) Sachin: A Billion Dreams: </strong></em>The Master Blaster's docu-drama covered many important aspects of the former cricketer's life; how he fell in love with the gentlemen's game, gained limelight, won the trust of his senior teammates, troublesome match-fixing period in Indian cricket to India's 2011 ODI World Cup win. Many close members and prominent Indian cricketers also made their presence felt in the docu-drama.</p>

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<p>Given how Bollywood has worked hard to bring out some memorable movies on popular Indian athletes in recent times, Ganguly's biopic surely adds to the excitement. The audience is gearing&nbsp;up to witness another promising movie, spearheaded by a superstar actor. For the unversed, Ganguly's biopic's cast has still not been finalised.</p>


BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly announced his biopic early this month, on September 9, which will be produced by LUV Films. Ganguly's biopic was on cards for a long time and talks were rife that the former Indian captain has given his green signal, however, he announced the news officially just recently.

BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly announced his biopic early this month, on September 9, which will be produced by LUV Films. Ganguly's biopic was on cards for a long time and talks were rife that the former Indian captain has given his green signal, however, he announced the news officially just recently. Ganguly shared a heartfelt note and wrote on Instagram, "Cricket has been my life, it gave confidence and ability to walk forward with my head held high, a journey to be cherished. Thrilled that Luv Films will produce a biopic on my journey and bring it to life for the big screen." View this post on Instagram A post shared by SOURAV GANGULY (@souravganguly) × As Ganguly's biopic has now received the nod by the man himself, here are 4 top sports biopics: 1) Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: Directed by Rakesh Omprakash Mehra, the Farhan Akhtar-starrer was critically and commercially successful for covering varied aspects of the great Milkha Singh's life, who died in June 2021. From the partition and its effect on Milkha, his rise as a sprinter to his final race, every aspect was covered and enacted with utmost sincerity. Farhan swept away majority of awards in the year 2013 for his immaculate portrayal. For the unversed, the movie entered Bollywood's much-talked about 100-crore club as well. ALSO READ | BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly confirms biopic, shares heartfelt note on his journey in gentlemen's game × 2) Mary Kom: This Priyanka Chopra-starrer was another hit among the sports biopics presented by Bollywood in recent years. Chopra's enactment of Mary's rise from a humble background to her struggles, return to her beloved sport after several hiccups and hardships, relentless support of her husband and family members won accolades worldwide. The film is available on Netflix. × 3) MS Dhoni - The Untold story: This remains the most popular sports biopics in recent times. Late Sushant Singh Rajput's flawless portrayal of Dhoni (from copying his mannerism, body langauage and the helicopter shot) made him a huge star overnight. The feature film was hailed by many for capturing the former Indian captain's struggles, sharing some untold parts from his life and how he broke into the scene at the international level, earning the tag of 'Captain Cool'. It raked in huge moolah at the box office and was termed as a successful film overall. To date, it has huge repeat value on television sets and on OTT platforms. The film is available on Disney Hotstar. ALSO READ | Sushant Singh Rajput's death has left MS Dhoni 'very morose', reveals MSD's manager Arun Pandey × 4) Sachin: A Billion Dreams: The Master Blaster's docu-drama covered many important aspects of the former cricketer's life; how he fell in love with the gentlemen's game, gained limelight, won the trust of his senior teammates, troublesome match-fixing period in Indian cricket to India's 2011 ODI World Cup win. Many close members and prominent Indian cricketers also made their presence felt in the docu-drama. × Given how Bollywood has worked hard to bring out some memorable movies on popular Indian athletes in recent times, Ganguly's biopic surely adds to the excitement. The audience is gearing up to witness another promising movie, spearheaded by a superstar actor. For the unversed, Ganguly's biopic's cast has still not been finalised.

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<p>Australia won the 2015 ODI World Cup and became only the second country to win the elusive title as hosts. In the 2015 edition, Australia and co-hosts New Zealand had locked horns with each other in the summit clash at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne where the Michael Clarke-led Men in Yellow defeated the Black Caps by 7 wickets.</p>

<p>Soon after the victory, players were busy giving interviews when Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell left his interview midway to hug Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. The former Indian cricketer Tendulkar -- who was the brand ambassador of the 2015 edition -- was walking towards the presentation stage to be part of the ceremony. Maxwell noticed Tendulkar and ran towards him to pay his respect to the legend and give him a hug. The video was recorded by one of the fans and went viral on social media back then.&nbsp;<strong>Check out the video -</strong></p>

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<p>For the unversed, Tendulkar and Maxwell have shared the dressing room in Mumbai Indians (MI) camp during the IPL 2013 edition, when Rohit Sharma-led MI won the championship for the first time. Maxwell was part of the MI dugout before he was bought by the Punjab Kings (PBKS), then known as Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). He will resume his services for Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the UAE leg of IPL 14, from September 19.</p>

<p>Coming to his 2015 ODI WC performance, Maxwell was an integral part of Clarke &amp; Co.'s success; finishing with 2 fifties, 1 hundred, vital knocks in the quarter and semi-finals along with 6 scalps overall.</p>


Australia won the 2015 ODI World Cup and became only the second country to win the elusive title as hosts. In the 2015 edition, Australia and co-hosts New Zealand had locked horns with each other in the summit clash at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne where the Michael Clarke-led Men in Yellow defeated the Black Caps by 7 wickets.

Australia won the 2015 ODI World Cup and became only the second country to win the elusive title as hosts. In the 2015 edition, Australia and co-hosts New Zealand had locked horns with each other in the summit clash at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne where the Michael Clarke-led Men in Yellow defeated the Black Caps by 7 wickets. Soon after the victory, players were busy giving interviews when Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell left his interview midway to hug Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. The former Indian cricketer Tendulkar -- who was the brand ambassador of the 2015 edition -- was walking towards the presentation stage to be part of the ceremony. Maxwell noticed Tendulkar and ran towards him to pay his respect to the legend and give him a hug. The video was recorded by one of the fans and went viral on social media back then. Check out the video - × For the unversed, Tendulkar and Maxwell have shared the dressing room in Mumbai Indians (MI) camp during the IPL 2013 edition, when Rohit Sharma-led MI won the championship for the first time. Maxwell was part of the MI dugout before he was bought by the Punjab Kings (PBKS), then known as Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). He will resume his services for Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the UAE leg of IPL 14, from September 19. Coming to his 2015 ODI WC performance, Maxwell was an integral part of Clarke & Co.'s success; finishing with 2 fifties, 1 hundred, vital knocks in the quarter and semi-finals along with 6 scalps overall.

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<p>Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne praised the Indian skipper Virat Kohli and called him one of the "best batsmen" on the planet because of his career achievements, especially in the long format of cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The spin legend also heaped praises on India's bowling attack, mentioning the star pacer Jasprit Bumrah. He feels that the batting lineup is good but not as strong as the one featuring former cricketers Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Warne, who played plenty of international cricket against India's 'Fab Five', said on the YouTube channel of Sky Sports, "Their batting is nowhere near as strong as Dravid, Ganguly, Laxman, Tendulkar, Sehwag."</p>

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<p>"Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen on the planet, if not the best across all forms, but when you see that top five of Sehwag, Ganguly, Dravid, Laxman, Tendulkar, that isn't bad. I don't think you can say that it's the best batting Indian side," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two standout players, and I think Rishabh Pant will be a superstar down the track. But I think it is their fast bowlers that have elevated India to be able to win in all conditions and not just in India," Warne said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Shane Warne talked about India's performance during India vs England Test series which unfortunately didn't conclude as expected after the fifth and deciding Test in Manchester was dramatically cancelled on Friday just over two hours before the scheduled start because of COVID-19 concerns in the tourists' camp.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India were 2-1 up in the five-match contest after a 157-run win in the fourth Test at the Oval and were bidding to complete a notable double just months after winning a series in Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BCCI said it had offered to reschedule the game, adding: "Both the boards will work towards finding a window to reschedule this Test match."&nbsp;</p>


Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne praised the Indian skipper Virat Kohli and called him one of the "best batsmen" on the planet because of his career achievements, especially in the long format of cricket.

Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne praised the Indian skipper Virat Kohli and called him one of the "best batsmen" on the planet because of his career achievements, especially in the long format of cricket. The spin legend also heaped praises on India's bowling attack, mentioning the star pacer Jasprit Bumrah. He feels that the batting lineup is good but not as strong as the one featuring former cricketers Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman. Warne, who played plenty of international cricket against India's 'Fab Five', said on the YouTube channel of Sky Sports, "Their batting is nowhere near as strong as Dravid, Ganguly, Laxman, Tendulkar, Sehwag." ALSO READ | Important for us to start IPL phase-2 on a high note: Delhi Capitals' Dhawan "Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen on the planet, if not the best across all forms, but when you see that top five of Sehwag, Ganguly, Dravid, Laxman, Tendulkar, that isn't bad. I don't think you can say that it's the best batting Indian side," he added. "Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two standout players, and I think Rishabh Pant will be a superstar down the track. But I think it is their fast bowlers that have elevated India to be able to win in all conditions and not just in India," Warne said. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj arrive in Dubai, to undergo six-day quarantine Shane Warne talked about India's performance during India vs England Test series which unfortunately didn't conclude as expected after the fifth and deciding Test in Manchester was dramatically cancelled on Friday just over two hours before the scheduled start because of COVID-19 concerns in the tourists' camp. India were 2-1 up in the five-match contest after a 157-run win in the fourth Test at the Oval and were bidding to complete a notable double just months after winning a series in Australia. The BCCI said it had offered to reschedule the game, adding: "Both the boards will work towards finding a window to reschedule this Test match."

Shane Warne praises Virat Kohli but feels India's batting not as strong as Dravid, Ganguly, Laxman, Tendulkar, Sehwag

<p>Suresh Raina recently took up an interesting question as to whom will he vote for the post of the country's Prime Minister between MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar. Raina, who represents the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has played with both Tendulkar and Dhoni throughout his career. The swashbuckling left-hander mentioned that his vote will go to India's former captain Dhoni.</p>

<p>During an interaction with RJ Raunac on his YouTube channel, Raina was asked to give his vote to appoint the prime minister among the two stalwarts. He said, "MS Dhoni. Sachin is also a player, have to give vote to the captain."</p>

<p>When Raina broke into the scene at the international level, Dhoni was senior to him by just one year of experience. On the other hand, Tendulkar was nearly at the start of the last lap of his career at the highest level. Raina and Tendulkar were part of Dhoni-led Indian team which won the 2011 ODI World Cup at home. While the Master Blaster retired from the gentlemen's game in 2013, Raina and Dhoni remained active in international cricket till mid-2020 and retired together on August 15 last year.</p>

<p>Now, both Raina and Dhoni are part of the CSK camp in the UAE ahead of the second and final leg of IPL 2021. CSK are currently at the second spot and will look to go the distance and return with their fourth IPL title.</p>

<p>IPL 14's final leg commences from September 19 in the UAE.</p>


Suresh Raina recently took up an interesting question as to whom will he vote for the post of the country's Prime Minister between MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar.

Suresh Raina recently took up an interesting question as to whom will he vote for the post of the country's Prime Minister between MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar. Raina, who represents the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has played with both Tendulkar and Dhoni throughout his career. The swashbuckling left-hander mentioned that his vote will go to India's former captain Dhoni. During an interaction with RJ Raunac on his YouTube channel, Raina was asked to give his vote to appoint the prime minister among the two stalwarts. He said, "MS Dhoni. Sachin is also a player, have to give vote to the captain." When Raina broke into the scene at the international level, Dhoni was senior to him by just one year of experience. On the other hand, Tendulkar was nearly at the start of the last lap of his career at the highest level. Raina and Tendulkar were part of Dhoni-led Indian team which won the 2011 ODI World Cup at home. While the Master Blaster retired from the gentlemen's game in 2013, Raina and Dhoni remained active in international cricket till mid-2020 and retired together on August 15 last year. Now, both Raina and Dhoni are part of the CSK camp in the UAE ahead of the second and final leg of IPL 2021. CSK are currently at the second spot and will look to go the distance and return with their fourth IPL title. IPL 14's final leg commences from September 19 in the UAE.

MS Dhoni or Sachin Tendulkar? Suresh Raina names whom he will cast his vote for Prime Minister's post

<p>Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal reckons that having played in similar conditions to the UAE during Mumbai's tour of Oman recently will help him during the upcoming second phase of the IPL.</p>

<p>The 19-year-old was a part of the Mumbai team that defeated Oman in the One- Day series in Muscat.</p>

<p>"I had a very good series against Oman and in similar conditions to the UAE. I'm really happy with the way I'm playing my cricket at the moment, and I can't wait to replicate these performances in the IPL against much stronger line-ups,"&nbsp;the youngster was quoted as saying in a media release.</p>

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<p>Jaiswal, who had a tally of close to 300 runs in the one-day and T20 series combined, said it's always better to have some cricket under the belt.</p>

<p>"It was good practice for me before the big matches in the IPL. It had been a while I had played competitive cricket, and to play against an international team like Oman is certainly good preparation. I'm happy I could score some runs and win some matches for my team."</p>

<p>Jaiswal also got the chance to have a one-on-one session with his idol, batting great Sachin Tendulkar.</p>

<p>Speaking after joining up with the Royals' squad ahead of the IPL, as he quarantines in his hotel room in Dubai, he said, "My idol has always been Sachin Tendulkar, and I was really fortunate to have a conversation with him before the Oman tour. I was glad that Mumbai Cricket Association invited him for a session before we left from Mumbai to play against Oman."</p>

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<p>"I was over the moon when I first heard he was going to be present there, and when I had the chance to speak to him at length, he was really humble and helped me on some skills where he thought I could improve on.</p>

<p>"It was good to see that a legend like him was aware of my game, and it was certainly a very happy moment for me. I can't wait to keep implementing those things in my game and express myself better on the field," he added.</p>

<p>Jaiswal also revealed the chats he had with another legend Kumar Sangakkara, who is the Royals director of cricket, earlier this year.</p>

<p>"We have had so many chats on what I can do during the game - how I should think, what my approach will be against which bowler, how I can change the tempo of the game, etc.</p>

<p>"I'm really fortunate to have a mentor like him. I also feel the best thing about him is that he's always willing to listen and give his time to the players," the youngster said.</p>


Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal reckons that having played in similar conditions to the UAE during Mumbai's tour of Oman recently will help him during the upcoming second phase of the IPL.

Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal reckons that having played in similar conditions to the UAE during Mumbai's tour of Oman recently will help him during the upcoming second phase of the IPL. The 19-year-old was a part of the Mumbai team that defeated Oman in the One- Day series in Muscat. "I had a very good series against Oman and in similar conditions to the UAE. I'm really happy with the way I'm playing my cricket at the moment, and I can't wait to replicate these performances in the IPL against much stronger line-ups," the youngster was quoted as saying in a media release. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Dinesh Karthik confident of KKR qualification for play-offs Jaiswal, who had a tally of close to 300 runs in the one-day and T20 series combined, said it's always better to have some cricket under the belt. "It was good practice for me before the big matches in the IPL. It had been a while I had played competitive cricket, and to play against an international team like Oman is certainly good preparation. I'm happy I could score some runs and win some matches for my team." Jaiswal also got the chance to have a one-on-one session with his idol, batting great Sachin Tendulkar. Speaking after joining up with the Royals' squad ahead of the IPL, as he quarantines in his hotel room in Dubai, he said, "My idol has always been Sachin Tendulkar, and I was really fortunate to have a conversation with him before the Oman tour. I was glad that Mumbai Cricket Association invited him for a session before we left from Mumbai to play against Oman." IN PICS | From spot-fixing scandal to MS Dhoni's anger: Top IPL controversies through the years "I was over the moon when I first heard he was going to be present there, and when I had the chance to speak to him at length, he was really humble and helped me on some skills where he thought I could improve on. "It was good to see that a legend like him was aware of my game, and it was certainly a very happy moment for me. I can't wait to keep implementing those things in my game and express myself better on the field," he added. Jaiswal also revealed the chats he had with another legend Kumar Sangakkara, who is the Royals director of cricket, earlier this year. "We have had so many chats on what I can do during the game - how I should think, what my approach will be against which bowler, how I can change the tempo of the game, etc. "I'm really fortunate to have a mentor like him. I also feel the best thing about him is that he's always willing to listen and give his time to the players," the youngster said.

Yashasvi Jaiswal says having played in UAE-like conditions in Oman will help in IPL

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<p>Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar paid an emotional tribute to legendary coach Vasoo Paranjape, who passed away on Monday (August 30). He was 82 years old and is survived by his wife, retired professor Lalita, two daughters and former India cricketer and national selector son Jatin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to his Twitter, Tendulkar posted a note with a caption, "I feel that a piece of me has left the world. Rest in Peace Vasu Sir." Sachin&nbsp;recalled some cherished memories of the coach from early days of his career. He wrote, "Vasu sir, as I have always known him, was one of the best coaches I have worked with. He has been an integral part of my cricketing journey since childhood and a mentor in many ways."</p>

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<p>"Early in my career, I remember him telling me in Marathi, 'You watch out for the first 15 minutes and the opposition will watch you for the rest of the day.' He was knowledgeable, lively and had a great sense of humour. I had visited him a few months ago and he was his usual humorous self," Tendulkar added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"During our under 15 national camp in Indore, the caretaker had gone complaining to him (as Coach) about us boys playing with a tennis ball in the night, keenly expecting some support and stringent action. Vasu Sir in his inimitable style reacted, "They are kids and will play. Why don't you also field for them", leaving the caretaker stumped! He has left us with many memories and moments to smile. I feel that a piece of me has left the world. RIP Vasu Sir," Sachin further wrote in his note.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In his six-decade association with Indian cricket and especially Mumbai cricket, Paranjape has donned many roles - that of a coach, selector, mentor and a sounding board for anyone who needed advice on cricket and beyond.</p>

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Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar paid an emotional tribute to legendary coach Vasoo Paranjape, who passed away on Monday (August 30). He was 82 years old and is survived by his wife, retired professor Lalita, two daughters and former India cricketer and national selector son Jatin.

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar paid an emotional tribute to legendary coach Vasoo Paranjape, who passed away on Monday (August 30). He was 82 years old and is survived by his wife, retired professor Lalita, two daughters and former India cricketer and national selector son Jatin. Taking to his Twitter, Tendulkar posted a note with a caption, "I feel that a piece of me has left the world. Rest in Peace Vasu Sir." Sachin recalled some cherished memories of the coach from early days of his career. He wrote, "Vasu sir, as I have always known him, was one of the best coaches I have worked with. He has been an integral part of my cricketing journey since childhood and a mentor in many ways." ALSO READ | India all-rounder Washington Sundar ruled out of IPL with finger injury "Early in my career, I remember him telling me in Marathi, 'You watch out for the first 15 minutes and the opposition will watch you for the rest of the day.' He was knowledgeable, lively and had a great sense of humour. I had visited him a few months ago and he was his usual humorous self," Tendulkar added. "During our under 15 national camp in Indore, the caretaker had gone complaining to him (as Coach) about us boys playing with a tennis ball in the night, keenly expecting some support and stringent action. Vasu Sir in his inimitable style reacted, "They are kids and will play. Why don't you also field for them", leaving the caretaker stumped! He has left us with many memories and moments to smile. I feel that a piece of me has left the world. RIP Vasu Sir," Sachin further wrote in his note. I feel that a piece of me has left the world. Rest in Peace Vasu Sir. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/0ynyJ7LQNu — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 30, 2021 × ALSO READ | Ricky Ponting lends support to embattled Australia coach Justin Langer In his six-decade association with Indian cricket and especially Mumbai cricket, Paranjape has donned many roles - that of a coach, selector, mentor and a sounding board for anyone who needed advice on cricket and beyond. (inputs from agencies)

'He has been an integral part of my cricketing journey': Sachin Tendulkar condoles Vasoo Paranjape's demise

<p>Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar praised paddler Bhavina Patel for winning a silver in the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics and said every medal India win will "inspire millions into the sport".</p>

<p>Bhavina won silver on Sunday after losing the gold medal match to China`s Zhou Ying 3-0 in the women`s singles at the showpiece event.</p>

<p>Major Dhyan Chand`s birth anniversary is observed as the National Sports Day in the country on August 29. Tendulkar termed Bhavina`s silver medal win as "wonderful news" for all Indians on the occasion of National Sports Day.</p>

<p>"What a wonderful news for all on #NationalSportsDay. Congratulations on the silver medal @BhavinaPatel6. This is a historic achievement! Every medal we win will inspire millions into the sport, &amp; sow the seeds for more medals in future. Good start for us at #Paralympics," Tendulkar tweeted.</p>

<p>Tokyo Olympics medallists and ace wrestlers Ravi Dahiya and Bajrang Punia also congratulated paddler Bhavina Patel for winning a silver medal in the ongoing Paralympics Games.</p>

<p>"India`s first medal in the ongoing Paralympics is here! Congratulations Bhavina Patel for winning the Silver medal in Table Tennis! We are so happy and proud of you," Dahiya tweeted.</p>

<p>Bajrang praised Bhavina and said what could have been a better way of celebrating National Sports Day than to win a silver on August 29.</p>

<p>"What better way to celebrate National Sports Day. Congratulations #BhavinaPatel The whole country is proud of you," Bajrang tweeted.</p>

<p>With this silver medal, Bhavina became the first medal winner for India in this edition of the Games.&nbsp;</p>


Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar praised paddler Bhavina Patel for winning a silver in the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics and said every medal India win will "inspire millions into the sport".

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar praised paddler Bhavina Patel for winning a silver in the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics and said every medal India win will "inspire millions into the sport". Bhavina won silver on Sunday after losing the gold medal match to China`s Zhou Ying 3-0 in the women`s singles at the showpiece event. Major Dhyan Chand`s birth anniversary is observed as the National Sports Day in the country on August 29. Tendulkar termed Bhavina`s silver medal win as "wonderful news" for all Indians on the occasion of National Sports Day. "What a wonderful news for all on #NationalSportsDay. Congratulations on the silver medal @BhavinaPatel6. This is a historic achievement! Every medal we win will inspire millions into the sport, & sow the seeds for more medals in future. Good start for us at #Paralympics," Tendulkar tweeted. Tokyo Olympics medallists and ace wrestlers Ravi Dahiya and Bajrang Punia also congratulated paddler Bhavina Patel for winning a silver medal in the ongoing Paralympics Games. "India`s first medal in the ongoing Paralympics is here! Congratulations Bhavina Patel for winning the Silver medal in Table Tennis! We are so happy and proud of you," Dahiya tweeted. Bajrang praised Bhavina and said what could have been a better way of celebrating National Sports Day than to win a silver on August 29. "What better way to celebrate National Sports Day. Congratulations #BhavinaPatel The whole country is proud of you," Bajrang tweeted. With this silver medal, Bhavina became the first medal winner for India in this edition of the Games.

Every medal we win will inspire millions into sport: Tendulkar after Bhavina's historic silver in Paralympics

<p>Sachin Tendulkar and many others in the cricketing fraternity remembered legend Donald Bradman on his birth anniversary on Friday.</p>

<p>Counted as the greatest Test batsman of all time, no other player from any other generation has been able to match up to his records and achievements in red-ball cricket till date. His legacy lives on more than five decades after he retired from Test cricket.</p>

<p>"The folklore of Sir Don Bradman`s batting genius is synonymous with excellence in sports. You will continue to inspire sports women and men forever. Thinking of you, Sir Don on your birth anniversary," Sachin Tendulkar tweeted while sharing a photo with Bradman.</p>

<p>Bradman scored 6,996 runs in 52 Test matches between 1928-48 at an average of 99.94. No batsman has come close to matching his average over a prolonged career. He was out without scoring in his final innings at The Oval against England when he needed only four runs to lift his career average to 100 runs per innings.</p>

<p>"29 centuries in 52 Test matches, at an average of 99.94. Sir Donald Bradman, forever unrivalled, born on this day in 1908," ICC tweeted. Overall, Bradman represented Australia in 52 Tests and walked to out bat on 80 occasions. He finished his career with 29 centuries and 13 fifties under his name. He also gathered 28,067 runs in First-Class cricket.&nbsp;</p>


Sachin Tendulkar and many others in the cricketing fraternity remembered legend Donald Bradman on his birth anniversary on Friday. Counted as the greatest Test batsman of all time, no other player from any other generation has been able to match up to his records and achievements in red-ball cricket till date.

Sachin Tendulkar and many others in the cricketing fraternity remembered legend Donald Bradman on his birth anniversary on Friday. Counted as the greatest Test batsman of all time, no other player from any other generation has been able to match up to his records and achievements in red-ball cricket till date. His legacy lives on more than five decades after he retired from Test cricket. "The folklore of Sir Don Bradman`s batting genius is synonymous with excellence in sports. You will continue to inspire sports women and men forever. Thinking of you, Sir Don on your birth anniversary," Sachin Tendulkar tweeted while sharing a photo with Bradman. Bradman scored 6,996 runs in 52 Test matches between 1928-48 at an average of 99.94. No batsman has come close to matching his average over a prolonged career. He was out without scoring in his final innings at The Oval against England when he needed only four runs to lift his career average to 100 runs per innings. "29 centuries in 52 Test matches, at an average of 99.94. Sir Donald Bradman, forever unrivalled, born on this day in 1908," ICC tweeted. Overall, Bradman represented Australia in 52 Tests and walked to out bat on 80 occasions. He finished his career with 29 centuries and 13 fifties under his name. He also gathered 28,067 runs in First-Class cricket.

Sir Don Bradman's batting genius is synonymous with excellence in sports, says Tendulkar

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli is not having the best of time with the bat in England. In the ongoing Test series against England, Kohli has scored just 69 runs, with his highest individual score being 42 runs.</p>

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Now, former Indian captain, Sunil Gavaskar has said that Kohli should call batting legend Sachin Tendulkar in order to sort out technical problems he has been having in English conditions and veteran pacer James Anderson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He should give a quick call to SRT (Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar) and ask what should I do?" said Gavaskar during commentary on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Kohli &amp; Co. had the most disappointing starts of all in the series with Lord's Test's Man-of-the-Match KL Rahul out for a duck. While Rahul fell in the first over itself, India were soon reduced to 21-3 as James Anderson's regular strikes severely dented India's start. Despite a 35-run stand between Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane, India went to the lunch break being reduced to 56-4. From 58-4, India were soon reduced to 68-9 before being bundled out for 78 as Sam Curran and Craig Overton's breakthroughs brought the visitors on the mat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Virat fell cheaply as he scored just 7 runs. He found an edge off Anderson's delivery giving a comfortable catch to Jos Buttler.</p>

<p>“That is a bit of a worry for me, because he is getting dismissed at the fifth, sixth and even seventh stump. In 2014, he was getting out more around the off-stump," added Gavaskar while pointing to the fact that he is being drawn into playing outside the off-stump.</p>

<p>Gavaskar said Kohli should follow the methods of Tendulkar which the great man implemented in the Sydney Test in 2003-04</p>

<p>“[He should] Do what Sachin Tendulkar did at Sydney. Say to himself that I am not going to play the cover drive," added Gavaskar.</p>


Indian skipper Virat Kohli is not having the best of time with the bat in England. In the ongoing Test series against England, Kohli has scored just 69 runs, with his highest individual score being 42 runs.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli is not having the best of time with the bat in England. In the ongoing Test series against England, Kohli has scored just 69 runs, with his highest individual score being 42 runs. ALSO READ: '1-0' - Mohammed Siraj gives brilliant response to English fans who ask him about the score after India's flop show Now, former Indian captain, Sunil Gavaskar has said that Kohli should call batting legend Sachin Tendulkar in order to sort out technical problems he has been having in English conditions and veteran pacer James Anderson. “He should give a quick call to SRT (Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar) and ask what should I do?" said Gavaskar during commentary on Wednesday. Kohli & Co. had the most disappointing starts of all in the series with Lord's Test's Man-of-the-Match KL Rahul out for a duck. While Rahul fell in the first over itself, India were soon reduced to 21-3 as James Anderson's regular strikes severely dented India's start. Despite a 35-run stand between Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane, India went to the lunch break being reduced to 56-4. From 58-4, India were soon reduced to 68-9 before being bundled out for 78 as Sam Curran and Craig Overton's breakthroughs brought the visitors on the mat. Virat fell cheaply as he scored just 7 runs. He found an edge off Anderson's delivery giving a comfortable catch to Jos Buttler. “That is a bit of a worry for me, because he is getting dismissed at the fifth, sixth and even seventh stump. In 2014, he was getting out more around the off-stump," added Gavaskar while pointing to the fact that he is being drawn into playing outside the off-stump. Gavaskar said Kohli should follow the methods of Tendulkar which the great man implemented in the Sydney Test in 2003-04 “[He should] Do what Sachin Tendulkar did at Sydney. Say to himself that I am not going to play the cover drive," added Gavaskar.

'He should give a quick call to Tendulkar': Sunil Gavaskar on Virat Kohli

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<p>Indian legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has urged everyone to keep supporting the Indian contingent of 54 para-athletes, who are set to participate in the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Master Blaster wished the participants as the Games are opening on Tuesday (August 24) and he hailed athletes' "extraordinary ability". Tendulkar also said that their passion and commitment serve as an "inspiration for us all".</p>

<p>Taking to his official Twitter handle, Sachin wrote, "The #Paralympics games start tomorrow &amp; my best wishes are with the entire contingent. These women &amp; men are athletes with extraordinary ability. They’ve overcome physical limitations through their passion, grit &amp; commitment, and serve as an inspiration for us all."</p>

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<p>India will be fielding its biggest ever contingent to Paralympic Games as a total of 54 para-athletes from across nine sports disciplines will participate at the Games, which is scheduled to be held between August 24 and September 5.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thangavelu Mariyappan, Rio 2016 Gold Medal winner, will be the flag bearer of India in the opening ceremony.</p>

<p>"I have always believed that these women and men are not athletes with special abilities. Rather, they are women and men of extraordinary ability who are all real life heroes for each one of us. Their journeys are an eye opener to what women and men can do with passion, commitment and determination and serve as inspiration for every one of us," Tendulkar wrote in a note as quoted by PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have always believed that if we can celebrate our Paralympic athletes in the very same manner that we celebrate our Olympic heroes and our cricketers, we can become a better society. And it is not simply about the medal winners."</p>

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<p>"Not every athlete among the 54 participating in the Paralympics will win a medal. However, it is important we celebrate them all. We need to celebrate the process and not simply the outcome. That`s when real change will happen in our sport," Sachin added.</p>

<p>"I have been reading we might win more than 10 medals this time round. I hope we win more. In Rio we had won 4 medals. If that goes up to 10 it is a significant upswing that all of us should celebrate," said Tendulkar"</p>

<p>"Each of them are great role models and to see them perform for India and do it all for the tricolour is in itself a great sense of satisfaction for the country," he added.</p>

<p>Tendulkar also thanked everyone who helped the para-athletes at every step of their journeys.</p>

<p>"I have been delighted to see India embrace the Paralympics this year, the very welcome initiatives of the government and corporates working in partnership and on their own in different aspects of extending support to our sports persons are all steps in the right direction," said Tendulkar.</p>

<p>"To conclude - I will watch Paralympics with equal intensity like I did for the Olympics. I urge all of you to do so and cheer for our beloved India," he added.</p>

<p><em>(with inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has urged everyone to keep supporting the Indian contingent of 54 para-athletes, who are set to participate in the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020.

Indian legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has urged everyone to keep supporting the Indian contingent of 54 para-athletes, who are set to participate in the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020. The Master Blaster wished the participants as the Games are opening on Tuesday (August 24) and he hailed athletes' "extraordinary ability". Tendulkar also said that their passion and commitment serve as an "inspiration for us all". Taking to his official Twitter handle, Sachin wrote, "The #Paralympics games start tomorrow & my best wishes are with the entire contingent. These women & men are athletes with extraordinary ability. They’ve overcome physical limitations through their passion, grit & commitment, and serve as an inspiration for us all." ALSO READ | India at Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Events, date, complete schedule of Indian athletes India will be fielding its biggest ever contingent to Paralympic Games as a total of 54 para-athletes from across nine sports disciplines will participate at the Games, which is scheduled to be held between August 24 and September 5. Thangavelu Mariyappan, Rio 2016 Gold Medal winner, will be the flag bearer of India in the opening ceremony. "I have always believed that these women and men are not athletes with special abilities. Rather, they are women and men of extraordinary ability who are all real life heroes for each one of us. Their journeys are an eye opener to what women and men can do with passion, commitment and determination and serve as inspiration for every one of us," Tendulkar wrote in a note as quoted by PTI. "I have always believed that if we can celebrate our Paralympic athletes in the very same manner that we celebrate our Olympic heroes and our cricketers, we can become a better society. And it is not simply about the medal winners." ALSO READ | Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod Kumar, Tek Chand among 5 Indian athletes to attend opening ceremony "Not every athlete among the 54 participating in the Paralympics will win a medal. However, it is important we celebrate them all. We need to celebrate the process and not simply the outcome. That`s when real change will happen in our sport," Sachin added. "I have been reading we might win more than 10 medals this time round. I hope we win more. In Rio we had won 4 medals. If that goes up to 10 it is a significant upswing that all of us should celebrate," said Tendulkar" "Each of them are great role models and to see them perform for India and do it all for the tricolour is in itself a great sense of satisfaction for the country," he added. Tendulkar also thanked everyone who helped the para-athletes at every step of their journeys. "I have been delighted to see India embrace the Paralympics this year, the very welcome initiatives of the government and corporates working in partnership and on their own in different aspects of extending support to our sports persons are all steps in the right direction," said Tendulkar. "To conclude - I will watch Paralympics with equal intensity like I did for the Olympics. I urge all of you to do so and cheer for our beloved India," he added. (with inputs from agencies)

India at Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Sachin Tendulkar urges everyone to cheer for Indian contingent

<p>Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan revealed that India's legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar had a "small weakness" against off-spin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Sri Lankan bowling legend, who holds the record of taking the most wickets in international cricket (800 in Tests and 530 ODIs), said that he felt in his mind that the 'Master Blaster' had a little bit of "weakness". That is why he got a little bit of "advantage" as compared to other players.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is worth mentioning that in his 19 years of international cricket career, Muralitharan had dismissed Tendulkar a total of 13 times. He is only behind former Australian pacer Brett Lee, who got Sachin's wicket on 14 occasions.</p>

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<p>"I felt in my career, Sachin had a small weakness against off-spin. With leg-spin he smashes but off-spin somehow he had the difficulty because I got him out so many times. And lots of off-spinners also got him so many times, I have seen it," Muralitharan told ESPNCricinfo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further added, "For Sachin, there was no fear to bowl because he won't hurt you. Unlike Sehwag who can hurt you. Because he [Sachin Tendulkar] will protect his wicket, he is a good reader of the ball and he knows the technique."</p>

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<p>"I don't know, I never spoke to him regarding this, that why 'you aren't comfortable with off-spin.' I felt in my mind he had a little bit of weakness that's why I got a little bit of advantage compared to other players. Sachin is a difficult player, it's very hard to get him out," he added.&nbsp;</p>


Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan revealed that India's legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar had a "small weakness" against off-spin. The Sri Lankan bowling legend, who holds the record of taking the most wickets in international cricket (800 in Tests and 530 ODIs), said that he felt in his mind that the 'Master Blaster' had a little bit of "weakness".

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan revealed that India's legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar had a "small weakness" against off-spin. The Sri Lankan bowling legend, who holds the record of taking the most wickets in international cricket (800 in Tests and 530 ODIs), said that he felt in his mind that the 'Master Blaster' had a little bit of "weakness". That is why he got a little bit of "advantage" as compared to other players. It is worth mentioning that in his 19 years of international cricket career, Muralitharan had dismissed Tendulkar a total of 13 times. He is only behind former Australian pacer Brett Lee, who got Sachin's wicket on 14 occasions. ALSO READ | Former England skipper says only India and New Zealand producing 'high-quality red-ball batsmen' "I felt in my career, Sachin had a small weakness against off-spin. With leg-spin he smashes but off-spin somehow he had the difficulty because I got him out so many times. And lots of off-spinners also got him so many times, I have seen it," Muralitharan told ESPNCricinfo. He further added, "For Sachin, there was no fear to bowl because he won't hurt you. Unlike Sehwag who can hurt you. Because he [Sachin Tendulkar] will protect his wicket, he is a good reader of the ball and he knows the technique." ALSO READ | Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin reveals what exactly happened between Jasprit Bumrah and James Anderson at Lord's "I don't know, I never spoke to him regarding this, that why 'you aren't comfortable with off-spin.' I felt in my mind he had a little bit of weakness that's why I got a little bit of advantage compared to other players. Sachin is a difficult player, it's very hard to get him out," he added.

Sachin Tendulkar had a 'small weakness' against off-spin, reveals Muttiah Muralitharan

<p>Indian opener Rohit Sharma has impressed many, including the legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, with his batting display in the ongoing Test series against England.&nbsp;</p>

<p><b>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</b><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-the-complete-video-of-james-anderson-and-virat-kohli-sledging-goes-viral-watch-407041">Complete video of James Anderson and Virat Kohli sledging goes viral - WATCH</a></p>

<p>Sharma is playing his first-ever Test series on English soil and has scored 36, 12*, 83, and 21 in the last two Tests. Tendulkar said Rohit has 'taken the lead and he has shown the other side of his temperament and how he can change his game'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Whatever I have seen, I feel he has taken the lead and he has shown the other side of his temperament and how he can change his game and adapt to situations and play accordingly,” Sachin told PTI.</p>

<p>However, Rohit Sharma is yet to score a big Test match century in overseas conditions. The opener has shown quite some form in Test matches for India. Sharma played a crucial role in the famous Australia series, earlier this year. He also contributed mammoth runs for India in the home series against England earlier this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sachin went on to call Rohit Sharma a leader in the match and lauded KL Rahul's support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He has been a leader there and KL has supported him brilliantly. As far as playing pull shot is concerned, he has cleared the fence with that shot and I am looking at what he has been able to achieve for the team in both Tests,” Sachin added.</p>

<p>“Rohit has left the ball and defended the ball brilliantly or equally well. He was always a fantastic player but seeing his last few innings in England, I can say he has definitely gone a notch higher,” he said.</p>


Indian opener Rohit Sharma has impressed many, including the legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, with his batting display in the ongoing Test series against England.

Indian opener Rohit Sharma has impressed many, including the legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, with his batting display in the ongoing Test series against England. ALSO READ: Complete video of James Anderson and Virat Kohli sledging goes viral - WATCH Sharma is playing his first-ever Test series on English soil and has scored 36, 12*, 83, and 21 in the last two Tests. Tendulkar said Rohit has 'taken the lead and he has shown the other side of his temperament and how he can change his game'. “Whatever I have seen, I feel he has taken the lead and he has shown the other side of his temperament and how he can change his game and adapt to situations and play accordingly,” Sachin told PTI. However, Rohit Sharma is yet to score a big Test match century in overseas conditions. The opener has shown quite some form in Test matches for India. Sharma played a crucial role in the famous Australia series, earlier this year. He also contributed mammoth runs for India in the home series against England earlier this year. Sachin went on to call Rohit Sharma a leader in the match and lauded KL Rahul's support. “He has been a leader there and KL has supported him brilliantly. As far as playing pull shot is concerned, he has cleared the fence with that shot and I am looking at what he has been able to achieve for the team in both Tests,” Sachin added. “Rohit has left the ball and defended the ball brilliantly or equally well. He was always a fantastic player but seeing his last few innings in England, I can say he has definitely gone a notch higher,” he said.

Cricket - 'He has been a leader there': Sachin Tendulkar lauds Rohit Sharma

<p>India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar weighed in on Virat Kohli's current form and also spoke about Team India's performance so far in the ongoing Test series against England.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India is currently touring to England for a five-match Test series of which the first one ended as a draw and in the second one at Lord's, the Virat-led emerged victorious by 151 runs after a thrilling performance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>KL Rahul smashed a terrific century and Indian pacers impressed with both bat and the ball. However, critics have been talking about Kohli's poor form. In the last two matches of the ongoing series, Kohli scored 0, 42, 20 in the previous three innings he played. Also, Kohli has not scored a century in international cricket in nearly two years.</p>

<p>During an exclusive conversation with PTI, Sachin was asked about Virat's dry spell and what could possibly be the reason behind it — a technical issue or matter of the mind.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The former cricketer said that "Virat hasn't had a great start" and it is the "mind that leads to technical errors" and if the start isn't good the player starts thinking about a lot of things.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Because anxiety levels are high you tend to over compensate your movements. When a batsman isn't in good form you either go too far across or don't move your feet at all," said Sachin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"That happens to everyone. Form is also your state of mind along with the body working in harmony," he further added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The "Little Master" also praised Indian opening batsman Rohit Sharma's knock in Lord's Test. She said, "He has taken the lead and he has shown the other side of his temperament and how he can change his game and adapt to the situation and play accordingly."</p>

<p>"He has been a leader there and KL has supported him brilliantly. As far as playing pull shot is concerned, he has cleared the fence with that shot and I am looking at what he has been able to achieve for the team in both Tests."</p>

<p>"Rohit has left the ball and defended the ball brilliantly or equally well. He was always a fantastic player but seeing his last few innings in England, I can say he has definitely gone a notch higher," Sachin added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the second match at Lord's, Virat Kohli's side won by 151 runs in a match that witnessed some on-field verbal exchanges between the two sides.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Opener KL Rahul was named man of the match for his 129 in India's first-innings total of 364 after being invited to bat first by England skipper Joe Root.&nbsp;</p>

<p>England responded with 391 riding Root's unbeaten 180. India declared their second innings on 298-8 early in the second session on day five and the new-ball bowlers Bumrah and Shami struck early to corner England.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian pacers were impressive as Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Ishant Sharma shared 10 wickets between them to bundle out England for 120 in the final session.&nbsp;</p>


India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar weighed in on Virat Kohli's current form and also spoke about Team India's performance so far in the ongoing Test series against England.

India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar weighed in on Virat Kohli's current form and also spoke about Team India's performance so far in the ongoing Test series against England. India is currently touring to England for a five-match Test series of which the first one ended as a draw and in the second one at Lord's, the Virat-led emerged victorious by 151 runs after a thrilling performance. KL Rahul smashed a terrific century and Indian pacers impressed with both bat and the ball. However, critics have been talking about Kohli's poor form. In the last two matches of the ongoing series, Kohli scored 0, 42, 20 in the previous three innings he played. Also, Kohli has not scored a century in international cricket in nearly two years. During an exclusive conversation with PTI, Sachin was asked about Virat's dry spell and what could possibly be the reason behind it — a technical issue or matter of the mind. ALSO READ | From Sourav Ganguly to Sachin Tendulkar: Former Indian cricketers laud Virat-led team after 'fantastic' Lord's win The former cricketer said that "Virat hasn't had a great start" and it is the "mind that leads to technical errors" and if the start isn't good the player starts thinking about a lot of things. "Because anxiety levels are high you tend to over compensate your movements. When a batsman isn't in good form you either go too far across or don't move your feet at all," said Sachin. "That happens to everyone. Form is also your state of mind along with the body working in harmony," he further added. ALSO READ | INDvsENG: Netizens says 'don't mess with team India' on Bumrah-Buttler argument; Virat's reaction goes viral - watch The "Little Master" also praised Indian opening batsman Rohit Sharma's knock in Lord's Test. She said, "He has taken the lead and he has shown the other side of his temperament and how he can change his game and adapt to the situation and play accordingly." "He has been a leader there and KL has supported him brilliantly. As far as playing pull shot is concerned, he has cleared the fence with that shot and I am looking at what he has been able to achieve for the team in both Tests." "Rohit has left the ball and defended the ball brilliantly or equally well. He was always a fantastic player but seeing his last few innings in England, I can say he has definitely gone a notch higher," Sachin added. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: India to begin campaign against Pakistan as ICC announces tournament schedule Reliving Lord's triumph from the dressing room 👏 👏 The range of emotions, the reactions & the aura in the #TeamIndia dressing room post the historic win at the @HomeOfCricket. 👍 👍 - by @RajalArora Watch this special feature 🎥 👇 #ENGvINDhttps://t.co/9WFzGX4rDi pic.twitter.com/uR63cLS7j4 — BCCI (@BCCI) August 17, 2021 × In the second match at Lord's, Virat Kohli's side won by 151 runs in a match that witnessed some on-field verbal exchanges between the two sides. Opener KL Rahul was named man of the match for his 129 in India's first-innings total of 364 after being invited to bat first by England skipper Joe Root. England responded with 391 riding Root's unbeaten 180. India declared their second innings on 298-8 early in the second session on day five and the new-ball bowlers Bumrah and Shami struck early to corner England. Indian pacers were impressive as Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Ishant Sharma shared 10 wickets between them to bundle out England for 120 in the final session.

India vs England: Sachin Tendulkar responds to Virat Kohli's poor form

<p>From Sourav Ganguly to Sachin Tendulkar, former Indian&nbsp;cricketers&nbsp;are ecstatic after the Virat Kohli-led team registered a glorious and thrilling victory against England in the second Test of a five-match series at Lord's. Team India took a 1-0 lead on Monday (August 16) in the ongoing tour after the first match was washed away.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian pacers got special praises for their impressive knocks and spells. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Ishant Sharma shared 10 wickets between them to bundle out England for 120 in the final session.&nbsp;</p>

<p>KL Rahul's sensational century in the first innings was crucial for team India but the unbeaten ninth-wicket stand of 89 between Shami, who hit a career-best 56, and Bumrah, who made 34, in the second innings stole the show as it swung the momentum back in India's favour after they were struggling on 209-8.</p>

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<p>"Fantastic win for india...what character and guts from the team ..each and every one ..such a pleasure to watch it from so close," India's cricket chief <strong>Sourav Ganguly</strong>, who was in London for the match, wrote on Twitter.</p>

<p><strong>Sachin</strong> wrote, "That was some Test match #TeamIndia! Enjoyed watching every moment of it. The resilience and grit that the team displayed in difficult situations is something that stood out for me. Very well played!"</p>

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Enjoyed watching every moment of it. The resilience and grit that the team displayed in difficult situations is something that stood out for me.<br />
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<p>Former skipper of the Indian cricket team <strong>Kapil Dev</strong> wrote, "Heartiest congratulations Team India &nbsp;Winning at Lord’s after Gabba Keep up the great character that you have shown Aap ne Dil jeet Liya"</p>

<p>Batting great <strong>VVS Laxman</strong> said: "What an incredible day of Test Match Cricket and one to remember for a long time for every Indian Fan. Bumrah and Shami fighting with the bat early in the day, and pace attack of Siraj, Ishant, Bumrah, Shami giving it their all and India registering a sensational win."</p>

<p><strong>Yuvraj Singh</strong> wrote, "Great win boys ! Our bowlers bowled their hearts out !! Game changing moment @MdShami11 and @Jaspritbumrah93 partnership! @mdsirajofficial amazing spell ! Enjoy the moment lads #IndvsEng"</p>

<p><strong>Virendra Sehwag</strong> said, "From At beginning of the day, “ bacha paayenge kya”,to registering this win at Lords, not many teams can turn around their fortunes in overseas Test Matches like we have done. Kamaal kar diya ladkon ne.. And as they say, Never ever ever ever underestimate the Indian’s #LordsTest"</p>

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And as they say, Never ever ever ever underestimate the Indian’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LordsTest?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LordsTest</a> <a href="https://t.co/pLTz49AxUq">pic.twitter.com/pLTz49AxUq</a></p>
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<p>Virat Kohli's side won by 151 runs in a match that witnessed some on-field verbal exchanges between the two sides. Opener KL Rahul was named man of the match for his 129 in India's first-innings total of 364 after being invited to bat first by England skipper Joe Root.</p>

<p>England responded with 391 riding Root's unbeaten 180. India declared their second innings on 298-8 early in the second session on day five and the new-ball bowlers Bumrah and Shami struck early to corner England. &nbsp;</p>


From Sourav Ganguly to Sachin Tendulkar, former Indian cricketers are ecstatic after the Virat Kohli-led team registered a glorious and thrilling victory against England in the second Test of a five-match series at Lord's.

From Sourav Ganguly to Sachin Tendulkar, former Indian cricketers are ecstatic after the Virat Kohli-led team registered a glorious and thrilling victory against England in the second Test of a five-match series at Lord's. Team India took a 1-0 lead on Monday (August 16) in the ongoing tour after the first match was washed away. Indian pacers got special praises for their impressive knocks and spells. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Ishant Sharma shared 10 wickets between them to bundle out England for 120 in the final session. KL Rahul's sensational century in the first innings was crucial for team India but the unbeaten ninth-wicket stand of 89 between Shami, who hit a career-best 56, and Bumrah, who made 34, in the second innings stole the show as it swung the momentum back in India's favour after they were struggling on 209-8. ALSO READ | INDvsENG: Netizens says 'don't mess with team India' on Bumrah-Buttler argument; Virat's reaction goes viral - watch "Fantastic win for india...what character and guts from the team ..each and every one ..such a pleasure to watch it from so close," India's cricket chief Sourav Ganguly, who was in London for the match, wrote on Twitter. Sachin wrote, "That was some Test match #TeamIndia! Enjoyed watching every moment of it. The resilience and grit that the team displayed in difficult situations is something that stood out for me. Very well played!" That was some Test match #TeamIndia! 👏🏻🇮🇳 Enjoyed watching every moment of it. The resilience and grit that the team displayed in difficult situations is something that stood out for me. Very well played! ☺️ #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/BLpdMdNx2J — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 16, 2021 × ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: India to begin campaign against Pakistan as ICC announces tournament schedule Former skipper of the Indian cricket team Kapil Dev wrote, "Heartiest congratulations Team India Winning at Lord’s after Gabba Keep up the great character that you have shown Aap ne Dil jeet Liya" Batting great VVS Laxman said: "What an incredible day of Test Match Cricket and one to remember for a long time for every Indian Fan. Bumrah and Shami fighting with the bat early in the day, and pace attack of Siraj, Ishant, Bumrah, Shami giving it their all and India registering a sensational win." Yuvraj Singh wrote, "Great win boys ! Our bowlers bowled their hearts out !! Game changing moment @MdShami11 and @Jaspritbumrah93 partnership! @mdsirajofficial amazing spell ! Enjoy the moment lads #IndvsEng" Virendra Sehwag said, "From At beginning of the day, “ bacha paayenge kya”,to registering this win at Lords, not many teams can turn around their fortunes in overseas Test Matches like we have done. Kamaal kar diya ladkon ne.. And as they say, Never ever ever ever underestimate the Indian’s #LordsTest" From At beginning of the day, “ bacha paayenge kya”,to registering this win at Lords, not many teams can turn around their fortunes in overseas Test Matches like we have done. Kamaal kar diya ladkon ne.. And as they say, Never ever ever ever underestimate the Indian’s #LordsTest pic.twitter.com/pLTz49AxUq — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 16, 2021 × Virat Kohli's side won by 151 runs in a match that witnessed some on-field verbal exchanges between the two sides. Opener KL Rahul was named man of the match for his 129 in India's first-innings total of 364 after being invited to bat first by England skipper Joe Root. England responded with 391 riding Root's unbeaten 180. India declared their second innings on 298-8 early in the second session on day five and the new-ball bowlers Bumrah and Shami struck early to corner England.

From Sourav Ganguly to Sachin Tendulkar: Former Indian cricketers laud Virat-led team after 'fantastic' Lord's win

<p>Sachin Tendulkar, who made his Test debut in 1989 against Pakistan,&nbsp;is regarded as one the greatest cricketers in history. In his 24-year international career, Tendulkar has played 200 Tests and 463 ODIs and accumulated more Test and one-day runs than any other player.</p>

<p>In his career, he smashed a total of 51 centuries in Test matches and 49 in ODIs, which is a world record of the highest number of centuries by a batsman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The "Little Master" became the first and only cricketer to score 100 international centuries when he made 114 against Bangladesh in March 2012, but it was August 14 in 1990 when it started.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>This day in 1990</strong>, a 17-year-old Tendulkar slammed his maiden Test ton against England in Manchester and then became the second youngster after Mushtaq Mohammad to score an international Test century.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnThisDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnThisDay</a> in 1990: <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a>, aged 17, scored his first international 💯 as <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> took on England in Manchester. 👏 👏<br />
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<p>"The crowd stood to applaud but I was extremely uncomfortable about acknowledging them. I had never been in that position before and was acutely embarrassed about raising my bat to the stadium," Sachin was quoted by ICC.</p>

<p><strong>Watch his stunning innings here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>During the high-scoring match, England opted to bat after winning the toss. For England then skipper Graham Gooch (116), Mike Atherton (131) and Robin Smith (121) scored centuries as England scored a total of 519 in the first innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In their reply, India scored a total of 432 and then skipper Mohammad Azharuddin hit a ton (179).&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the second innings, England declared after scoring 320 and Allan Lamb smashed a century (109).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eyeing a target of 408 to win, India lost some crucial wickets but Sachin Tendulkar and Manoj Prabhakar (67*) showed great determination and made a partnership of 160 runs. Sachin slammed his maiden century and the contest ended in a draw. And the rest is history!</p>


Sachin Tendulkar, who made his Test debut in 1989 against Pakistan, is regarded as one the greatest cricketers in history. In his 24-year international career, Tendulkar has played 200 Tests and 463 ODIs and accumulated more Test and one-day runs than any other player.

Sachin Tendulkar, who made his Test debut in 1989 against Pakistan, is regarded as one the greatest cricketers in history. In his 24-year international career, Tendulkar has played 200 Tests and 463 ODIs and accumulated more Test and one-day runs than any other player. In his career, he smashed a total of 51 centuries in Test matches and 49 in ODIs, which is a world record of the highest number of centuries by a batsman. The "Little Master" became the first and only cricketer to score 100 international centuries when he made 114 against Bangladesh in March 2012, but it was August 14 in 1990 when it started. This day in 1990, a 17-year-old Tendulkar slammed his maiden Test ton against England in Manchester and then became the second youngster after Mushtaq Mohammad to score an international Test century. ALSO READ | INDvsENG- Virat Kohli-led team wore red caps for a special cause during Day 2 of Lord's Test This day in 1990, a 17-year-old Sachin Tendulkar smashed his maiden Test ton – a 119* against England in Manchester 🌟 Which is your favourite century from the Master Blaster? pic.twitter.com/oAgSpZgJaN — ICC (@ICC) August 14, 2021 × #OnThisDay in 1990: @sachin_rt, aged 17, scored his first international 💯 as #TeamIndia took on England in Manchester. 👏 👏 The rest, as they say, is history! 🙌 🙌 pic.twitter.com/rAKD3Zfc6Q — BCCI (@BCCI) August 14, 2021 × ALSO READ | India vs England, 2nd Test: KL Rahul backs Pujara and Ajinkya, calls them 'fabulous players' "The crowd stood to applaud but I was extremely uncomfortable about acknowledging them. I had never been in that position before and was acutely embarrassed about raising my bat to the stadium," Sachin was quoted by ICC. Watch his stunning innings here: × During the high-scoring match, England opted to bat after winning the toss. For England then skipper Graham Gooch (116), Mike Atherton (131) and Robin Smith (121) scored centuries as England scored a total of 519 in the first innings. In their reply, India scored a total of 432 and then skipper Mohammad Azharuddin hit a ton (179). In the second innings, England declared after scoring 320 and Allan Lamb smashed a century (109). Eyeing a target of 408 to win, India lost some crucial wickets but Sachin Tendulkar and Manoj Prabhakar (67*) showed great determination and made a partnership of 160 runs. Sachin slammed his maiden century and the contest ended in a draw. And the rest is history!

'The rest is history': On this day in 1990, Sachin Tendulkar scored his first Test century - Watch

<p>Jasprit Bumrah is having a good time in the first Test against England at Trent Bridge. The pacer shut his critics down by not only contributing with the ball but also the bat.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bumrah played a crucial role in dismantling the English batting lineup in the first innings by scalping four wickets. He also extended India's lead in the final moments with the bat. He smashed 28 runs off 34 balls with the bat, extending India's first-innings total to 278.</p>

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<p>The batting performance impressed several former cricketers, including the cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar, who complimented Bumrah's shots in the final moments.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Formidable lead for #TeamIndia after some important runs added by the tail. It’ll be interesting to see how England respond after being behind. By the way, @Jaspritbumrah93 just played the shot of his life today," tweeted Tendulkar.</p>

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<p>For the final wicket, Bumrah and Siraj added 33 runs off 26 balls giving India a 95-run lead. Bumrah smoked Curran for two boundaries and a six frustrating the English bowler.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Joe Root and Co. were visibly irritated when they leaked too many runs in the final moments of India's first innings.&nbsp;</p>


Jasprit Bumrah is having a good time in the first Test against England at Trent Bridge. The pacer shut his critics down by not only contributing with the ball but also the bat.

Jasprit Bumrah is having a good time in the first Test against England at Trent Bridge. The pacer shut his critics down by not only contributing with the ball but also the bat. ALSO READ: Cricket: Spirited bowling sees Bangladesh defeat Australia in 3rd T20I, take unassailable lead in series Bumrah played a crucial role in dismantling the English batting lineup in the first innings by scalping four wickets. He also extended India's lead in the final moments with the bat. He smashed 28 runs off 34 balls with the bat, extending India's first-innings total to 278. WATCH: Sam Curran gets the taste of his own medicine 😋 Bumrah smashes 3 consecutive boundaries 🔥 Tune into Sony Six (ENG), Sony Ten 3 (HIN), Sony Ten 4 (TAM, TEL) & SonyLIV (https://t.co/AwcwLCPFGm ) now! 📺#ENGvINDOnlyOnSonyTen #BackOurBoys #JaspritBumrah pic.twitter.com/XgaSYxOf21 — Sony Sports (@SonySportsIndia) August 6, 2021 × The batting performance impressed several former cricketers, including the cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar, who complimented Bumrah's shots in the final moments. ALSO READ: 'Fantastic to see a fast bowler get up there': Anil Kumble on James Anderson becoming third-highest wicket-taker in Tests "Formidable lead for #TeamIndia after some important runs added by the tail. It’ll be interesting to see how England respond after being behind. By the way, @Jaspritbumrah93 just played the shot of his life today," tweeted Tendulkar. Formidable lead for #TeamIndia after some important runs added by the tail. It’ll be interesting to see how England respond after being behind. By the way, @Jaspritbumrah93 just played the shot of his life today. 😀#ENGvIND — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 6, 2021 × For the final wicket, Bumrah and Siraj added 33 runs off 26 balls giving India a 95-run lead. Bumrah smoked Curran for two boundaries and a six frustrating the English bowler. Joe Root and Co. were visibly irritated when they leaked too many runs in the final moments of India's first innings.

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<p>Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya has assured India of another medal after storming into the finals of the 57kg category at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. He will become&nbsp;the fifth Indian wrestler after KD Jadhav, Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar and Sakshi Malik to win an Olympic medal.</p>

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<p>Ravi Kumar made a stunning comeback after pinning down Nurislam Sanayev of Kazakhstan with less than a minute left.&nbsp;Kumar was down by 1-9, however, he bounced back and did not concede even a single point post that and then pinned him down in the dying moments to assure a medal for India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several sporting icons took to Twitter to congratulate the Indian wrestler. Take a look:&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">What a match and what a comeback!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravidahiya?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ravidahiya</a> ने पुरुष फ्रीस्टाइल(57 किग्रा) सेमीफाइनल में कजाकिस्तान के सनायव नूरिस्लाम को हराकर मुकाबला जीता, फाइनल में प्रवेश,एक ओर मडल पक्का💪🏻<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tokyo2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/olympicsinhindi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#olympicsinhindi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cheer4India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cheer4India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoForGold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoForGold</a> <a href="https://t.co/xpzqJ046dX">pic.twitter.com/xpzqJ046dX</a></p>
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<p>Earlier, he beat Bulgaria’s Vangelov Georgi Valentinov in the quarter-finals. He is now one step away from winning a gold for India and scripting history.&nbsp;</p>


Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya has assured India of another medal after storming into the finals of the 57kg category at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. He will become the fifth Indian wrestler after KD Jadhav, Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar and Sakshi Malik to win an Olympic medal.

Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya has assured India of another medal after storming into the finals of the 57kg category at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. He will become the fifth Indian wrestler after KD Jadhav, Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar and Sakshi Malik to win an Olympic medal. ALSO READ: WION Exclusive: Bronze-medalist Lovlina Borgohain on her sacrifices, match and goal for 2024 Olympics Ravi Kumar made a stunning comeback after pinning down Nurislam Sanayev of Kazakhstan with less than a minute left. Kumar was down by 1-9, however, he bounced back and did not concede even a single point post that and then pinned him down in the dying moments to assure a medal for India. Several sporting icons took to Twitter to congratulate the Indian wrestler. Take a look: What a turn around Ravi Kumar Dahiya! 🤼 👏🏻 The way you kept your calm after being 9-2 down and won the match was a spectacle in itself. Just Terrific! #Wrestling #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/cKyLhY7E85 — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 4, 2021 × What a dramatic turn around win by Ravi Kumar Dahiya, was 3-9 down but ddid not give up, fought valiantly and beat the two-time world championship medallist, and India is assured of another medal.#Tokyo2020 #Wrestling pic.twitter.com/6UZoyP4irP — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 4, 2021 × What a match and what a comeback!#Ravidahiya ने पुरुष फ्रीस्टाइल(57 किग्रा) सेमीफाइनल में कजाकिस्तान के सनायव नूरिस्लाम को हराकर मुकाबला जीता, फाइनल में प्रवेश,एक ओर मडल पक्का💪🏻#TeamIndia #Tokyo2020 #olympicsinhindi #Cheer4India #GoForGold pic.twitter.com/xpzqJ046dX — Sakshi Malik (@SakshiMalik) August 4, 2021 × बेहतरीन खेल #RaviKumarDahiya आप चैंपियन हो और चैंपियन बनकर आओगे।#TeamIndia #TokyoOlympics #GoForGold pic.twitter.com/9MIDyspNE0 — Yogeshwar Dutt (@DuttYogi) August 4, 2021 × Earlier, he beat Bulgaria’s Vangelov Georgi Valentinov in the quarter-finals. He is now one step away from winning a gold for India and scripting history.

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<p>Little Master Sachin Tendulkar has come to the aid of 19-year-old Dipti Vishvasrao, a resident of Zarye village in Ratnagiri district, and the latter is now on course towards becoming the first lady doctor from her village.</p>

<p>Even though she was a brilliant student all throughout and had always dreamt of becoming a doctor, getting to her goal was never too easy. During the lockdown, she would travel a kilometre everyday since her village was remotely located, so she could get a network connection to be able to continue her studies online.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Her hard work paid rich dividends as Dipti who had performed exceptionally well in her board examinations, and also successfully cleared the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), secured admission to the Government Medical College at Akola.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But that was not enough, as even after successfully securing admission to a medical college, financial constraints were preventing Dipti from pursuing her dreams. After securing admission to the medical college, she was unable to afford the fees and other expenses due to her father's modest income. While her relatives contributed to the fees, she was still short of funds for the hostel and other expenses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Just when she was losing hope, Tendulkar came to the rescue. His timely intervention through his foundation, in association with the Seva Sahyog Foundation (SSF), ensured that Dipti is well on track to realizing her dreams and aspirations of becoming the first girl from her village to become a doctor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A video message from SSF's Twitter handle has Dipti saying: "I am thankful to Sachin Tendulkar Foundation for awarding me the scholarship. The scholarship has lightened all my financial burdens which allows me to focus more on my studies. My lifelong dream of becoming a doctor is now moving forward and is becoming reality at Government medical college Akola. I promise I will work hard and one day I will be able to help other brilliant students for fulfilling their dreams just as Sachin Tendulkar Foundation helped."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-never-called-me-heres-why-bhuvneshwar-kumar-is-upset-with-yuzvendra-chahal-watch-400955" hreflang="en">'He never called me': Here's why Bhuvneshwar Kumar is 'upset' with Yuzvendra Chahal - Watch</a></p>

<p>Taking to Twitter, Tendulkar wrote: "Dipti's journey is a shining example of chasing one's dreams and making them a reality. Her story will inspire many others to work hard towards their goals. My best wishes to Dipti for the future!"&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite challenges in reaching her family at their remote village, Tendulkar along with officials of the SSF ensured that the required funds were arranged within a short span of time. Dipti is just one of the several beneficiaries of the partnership between Sachin Tendulkar through his foundation and Vidyarthi Vikas Yojna&nbsp;a project of the SSF. This project works towards providing financial support to students from the underprivileged section of society to pursue higher education.</p>


Little Master Sachin Tendulkar has come to the aid of 19-year-old Dipti Vishvasrao, a resident of Zarye village in Ratnagiri district, and the latter is now on course towards becoming the first lady doctor from her village.

Little Master Sachin Tendulkar has come to the aid of 19-year-old Dipti Vishvasrao, a resident of Zarye village in Ratnagiri district, and the latter is now on course towards becoming the first lady doctor from her village. Even though she was a brilliant student all throughout and had always dreamt of becoming a doctor, getting to her goal was never too easy. During the lockdown, she would travel a kilometre everyday since her village was remotely located, so she could get a network connection to be able to continue her studies online. ALSO READ: Cricket: Sri Lanka vs India 2nd T20I postponed due to a COVID-19 case in the Indian camp: Reports Her hard work paid rich dividends as Dipti who had performed exceptionally well in her board examinations, and also successfully cleared the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), secured admission to the Government Medical College at Akola. But that was not enough, as even after successfully securing admission to a medical college, financial constraints were preventing Dipti from pursuing her dreams. After securing admission to the medical college, she was unable to afford the fees and other expenses due to her father's modest income. While her relatives contributed to the fees, she was still short of funds for the hostel and other expenses. Just when she was losing hope, Tendulkar came to the rescue. His timely intervention through his foundation, in association with the Seva Sahyog Foundation (SSF), ensured that Dipti is well on track to realizing her dreams and aspirations of becoming the first girl from her village to become a doctor. A video message from SSF's Twitter handle has Dipti saying: "I am thankful to Sachin Tendulkar Foundation for awarding me the scholarship. The scholarship has lightened all my financial burdens which allows me to focus more on my studies. My lifelong dream of becoming a doctor is now moving forward and is becoming reality at Government medical college Akola. I promise I will work hard and one day I will be able to help other brilliant students for fulfilling their dreams just as Sachin Tendulkar Foundation helped." ALSO READ: 'He never called me': Here's why Bhuvneshwar Kumar is 'upset' with Yuzvendra Chahal - Watch Taking to Twitter, Tendulkar wrote: "Dipti's journey is a shining example of chasing one's dreams and making them a reality. Her story will inspire many others to work hard towards their goals. My best wishes to Dipti for the future!" Despite challenges in reaching her family at their remote village, Tendulkar along with officials of the SSF ensured that the required funds were arranged within a short span of time. Dipti is just one of the several beneficiaries of the partnership between Sachin Tendulkar through his foundation and Vidyarthi Vikas Yojna a project of the SSF. This project works towards providing financial support to students from the underprivileged section of society to pursue higher education.

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Pandora papers leak: How Sachin Tendulkar, his family members are linked to report; attorney says 'investment is legitimate'

Sourav Ganguly's biopic confirmed: From MS Dhoni to Sachin Tendulkar, reliving top movies based on sports athletes

Sourav Ganguly's biopic confirmed: From MS Dhoni to Sachin Tendulkar, reliving top movies based on sports athletes

Throwback: When Glenn Maxwell left interview midway to hug Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar after Australia's 2015 World Cup win - watch

Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan: Top 7 IPL 2021 stars and their cricketing idols

Shane Warne praises Virat Kohli but feels India's batting not as strong as Dravid, Ganguly, Laxman, Tendulkar, Sehwag

MS Dhoni or Sachin Tendulkar? Suresh Raina names whom he will cast his vote for Prime Minister's post

Yashasvi Jaiswal says having played in UAE-like conditions in Oman will help in IPL

'He has been an integral part of my cricketing journey': Sachin Tendulkar condoles Vasoo Paranjape's demise

Every medal we win will inspire millions into sport: Tendulkar after Bhavina's historic silver in Paralympics

Sir Don Bradman's batting genius is synonymous with excellence in sports, says Tendulkar

'He should give a quick call to Tendulkar': Sunil Gavaskar on Virat Kohli

India at Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Sachin Tendulkar urges everyone to cheer for Indian contingent