NEW DELHI: Cricket symbol Sachin Tendulkar provided followers an unique chance to get in touch with him on Monday by holding an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit. The former India captain welcomed followers to posture inquiries on cricket and past, triggering dynamic exchanges and nostalgic memories. Amongst the concerns, one fan referred to Virender Sehwag ‘s revelation that it was Tendulkar’s suggestion to promote MS Dhoni ahead of Yuvraj Singh in the 2011 Globe Mug last. Asked if this was true, Tendulkar confirmed and described the approach behind the action. “There were 2 factors. The left-right batting combination would certainly have upset both off-spinners. Also, Muralitharan had played for CSK (from 2008– 2010 and MS had played him for three periods in the internet,” he stated. The choice paid off handsomely as Dhoni went on to rack up a match-winning 91 not out, leading India to a historical title sway Sri Lanka at a packed Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Followers additionally quizzed Tendulkar on his much-loved innings.
While acknowledging he had actually played a number of remarkable knocks, the batting master distinguished his unbeaten 103 versus England in Chennai in 2008 as the most significant. Tendulkar’s innings assisted India ferret out 387 in the 4th innings and safeguard a six-wicket success under the leadership of Kevin Pietersen. India went on to win the two-Test series 1 -0.