Who said What after the 1st Cricket All-Stars T20 match
The Gods descended on New York in a cricketing extravaganza on Saturday, as Warne’s Warriors beat Sachin’s Blasters by 6 wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
The pretzel-chewing, nachos and hot dog-snacking American public were treated to a great match, an experience which they enjoyed immensely. They chanted Sachin’s name in unison, “Sachin for President,” read one banner.
Here is what some of the legends said about the experience after the match:
Shane Warne
Thanks to all the fans who created an amazing atmosphere in NY today. The #cricketallstars are here to stay & so is cricket in America !
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) November 7, 2015
Few filthy half trackers early, but nice to get some rhythm & pick up Sachin,Brian & VVS.They will want revenge in Houston #cricketallstars
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) November 8, 2015
Jacques Kallis:
First time i have played cricket in a baseball stadium. Great fun with old mates @T20AllStars Thank you New York pic.twitter.com/R4HXADg8fI
— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75) November 7, 2015
Shoaib Akhtar rolls back the years & turns up the heat in New York as he dismisses Matthew Hayden #cricketallstars pic.twitter.com/lI7dcalRMH
— ICC (@ICC) November 7, 2015
Michael Vaughan:
Cricket in the states has just had lift off..... #CitiField #NYC #cricketallstars https://t.co/iBijyDi0hC
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 7, 2015
Saqlain Mushtaq:
A pleasure to meet Indian legend @virendersehwag.A wonderful person. pic.twitter.com/aTJANUfJU3
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) November 8, 2015
With Muttiah Muralitharan.Great to learn from each other .Thanks to @T20AllStars. pic.twitter.com/6P8ISgOHGY
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) November 8, 2015
Mohammad Kaif, Graeme Smith and Mark Boucher:
Great to see my all time favourite @CurtlyAmbrose!! Go well sir! @T20AllStars
— Mohammad Kaif (@KaifSays) November 7, 2015
Must say, I'm loving watching the original 'old school' styles on show ! #AllStarsCricket @ShaneWarne @sachin_rt
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) November 7, 2015
Good to watch! Great show boys @ShaneWarne @sachin_rt ! #all stars#tighthamstrings
— mark boucher (@markb46) November 7, 2015
Beuran Hendricks:
“The whole idea of Cricket All Stars is that, to try to get as many nations together to celebrate this. It was electrifying.” – Sachin Tendulkar
"He is an amazing captain. What better brand than Sachin to promote the game abroad – Shoaib Akhtar
“This was the reason for me to retire” – Virender Sehwag