IND vs Eng. 4th Test: ‘He was sent only to play with Heavens’ – Ravi Shastri last recalled that an Indian had created a century in Old Trafford. Cricket news
As India continues their fight in a match at Old Trafford in the five -match Test series against England, memories of one of the most prestigious innings in cricket history started again. The historic moment came in 1990 when a 17 -year -old Sachin Tendulkar scored his first international centenary at the venue. This innings scored under pressure marked the beginning of a mythical career, and it is celebrated by those who saw it. Speaking on Sky Sports Cricket, Ravi Shastri recalled Tendulkar’s first test century in Old Trafford, and its effect was on everyone to see. Shastri was asked whether he realized that he was watching greatness while looking at Tendulkar’s bat from the balcony. “I certainly did, because I saw him with Mumbai cricket from my days, you know,” Shastri said. “I remember that in the summer of 89, doing an interview for Visden, was playing for Glamorgan, and there is a quotation where I have said: he has been sent from above to play cricket from above, and whenever he wants, he has to go up. Because I said that we had seen him in 16 – and you were looking for a glimpse of that time.” Shastri, who had the first hand experience with Tendulkar’s skills, talked about the balance, strength and purity of his technique, which was standing outside even at such a young age. He said, “Balance, at that age was that power, and the simplicity and purity of their technology, which never changed through his career,” he said. “He rarely manipulates his technique … and the signature shot – drive directly – never changed. He never had any problem against the small ball. A very pure player. ,
For the game of Tendulkar, former India head coach was praised by England veteran Michael Attrarton, who praised the unmatched stability and versatility of Indian legend. “Most of the batsmen, of course, are captained for some time in England, and you are looking at the opposition players thinking this: Where is our small mess in the armor here? Where he is weak? And with Sachin, it was very difficult,” Attarton commented. Attarton explained how Tendulkar had no weak in his game, even when some of the most difficult bowlers in world cricket were facing. He said, “He played Shane Warne completely brilliantly, he found hundreds of people in Perth – so much speed, no weaknesses,” he said, highlighting Tendulkar’s ability to gain excellence against all forms of bowling.
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The 1990 test at Old Trafford was a special for Tendulkar, as he displayed remarkable maturity and talent. Set a difficult target of 408 with a little more than a day’s game, India was four below for 109 when Tendulkar went out to bat. However, the teenager created a brilliant knock of 119* off 189 balls, helping India reach 343/6 and rescued a draw. As India faces England in the current test chain, with a significant win to survive in the competition, the team may definitely take inspiration from Tendulkar’s unforgettable century in Old Trafford in 1990.
