Former Pakistani cricketer Bazid Khan blames Sachin Tendulkar for India’s current output of world-class batsmen.
The 42-year-old is unsure why Pakistani batters use “Boom Boom” Shahid Afridi and Indian batters use Sachin Tendulkar.
India has produced excellent batters. Bazid said something on national TV. It read, “People look up to heroes like Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar, but Sachin played a major influence and is the reason why we have the current pool of hitters.”
“After Shahid Afridi became famous in Pakistan, most of our hitters copied him, which harmed us.
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He concluded that Virat Kohli will lead the Indian batting future.
Pakistan will play India in Ahmedabad on October 14.
Before this, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the eighth ICC World Cup 2023 game on Tuesday to extend their winning streak.
The Men in Green set an ODI World Cup run chase record after defeating Ireland.
The Men in Green were 37-2 early in their pursuit of 345 runs after losing Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam in 7.1 overs. Muhammad Rizwan and World Cup debutant Abdullah Shafique‘s winning combination turned around Pakistan’s ailing team.
After a break, the two batsmen’s 176-run stand rejuvenated the team.
Abdullah departed the pavilion after striking 113 off 103 with 11 fours and 3 sixes. Pakistan’s second-highest World Cup score was Rizwan’s 131 runs after Ramiz Raja’s 1992 119 against New Zealand. He helped his team win by staying.
The Babar Azam team beat the Netherlands in the opener.
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