5 memorable sixes hit by Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar has been the epitome of batting in Indian Cricket. A child prodigy who burst onto the scene in the late 80s, much to everybody’s surprise, exemplified the batting in the years to come.
The shots he played glorified his stature as a batsman. The master was at his best while his effortless hitting featured pure control and timing. There wasn’t a better sight than seeing the Tendulkar’s trademark straight drive, a shot that still remains a picturesque setting in the minds of many Indian fans.
But today, we take a close look at some of his high percentage shots that boast of having more power but still sounded equally pleasant when the master hits them.
#5 Against Shane Warne in 1999 at Melbourne
A chapter on Sachin Tendulkar’s cricketing journey would sound incomplete without the special mention of Shane Warne. The two have shared one of the greatest cricket rivalries on the field as they were the impeccable masters in their own respective traits.
Known for clean hitting against the spinners, Tendulkar did face a tough time against the Australian legend but, more often than not, it was the Indian maestro who got the better of Warne. It had always been a treat for the cricket lovers to witness such competitiveness that both offered on the field.
One such incident happened when India toured down under in 1999-00. It was the Boxing day test, the second of the series and, for yet another time we saw both the legends face each other.
It was Tendulkar who once again won the battle. In his innings of 116, he smashed Warne for a six over the long off boundary just with the slight extension of his arms. Coming down the track to a good length delivery, he just guided it over the boundary in the gentle most fashions. But, it was in the second innings that Warne returned the favours by trapping Tendulkar in front of the wicket.