Tendulkar and Lahli, A Beautiful Story. (Long Thread)

When Sachin Tendulkar visited Lahli.

Standing at the arrival lounge of the Delhi airport, Gaurav Virmani felt a very privileged man. He had been accorded the most prestigious assignment by the Haryana Cricket Association --- put on "Sachin Tendulkar duty", which required him to stay with the batting maestro 24x7. For six days. He welcomed the Mumbai Ranji trophy team and saw them off in a luxury bus, but didn't spot Sachin Tendulkar anywhere. A special vehicle was arranged for him separately, with security in tow but minutes ticked by without any sign of Tendulkar. Panic set in, frantic calls were made to and fro for his whereabouts before Tendulkar was spotted, in a white BMW car that he prefers to travel in these days, while playing that perfect brand ambassador role.

Through the next two-and a half hour drive, Tendulkar was keen to know more about the venue of his final Ranji Trophy game; about village Lahli, which has been eagerly preparing, in its own style, for the arrival of its biggest VVIP. Like Gaurav, not everyone could dream of having access to Tendulkar all the while, and all they wanted was a mere glimpse of their cricketing God.

Tendulkar and Lahli, A Beautiful Story.

When Sachin Tendulkar visited Lahli.

Standing at the arrival lounge of the Delhi airport, Gaurav Virmani felt a very privileged man. He had been accorded the most prestigious assignment by the Haryana Cricket Association --- put on "Sachin Tendulkar duty", which required him to stay with the batting maestro 24x7. For six days. He welcomed the Mumbai Ranji trophy team and saw them off in a luxury bus, but didn't spot Sachin Tendulkar anywhere. A special vehicle was arranged for him separately, with security in tow but minutes ticked by without any sign of Tendulkar. Panic set in, frantic calls were made to and fro for his whereabouts before Tendulkar was spotted, in a white BMW car that he prefers to travel in these days, while playing that perfect brand ambassador role.

Through the next two-and a half hour drive, Tendulkar was keen to know more about the venue of his final Ranji Trophy game; about village Lahli, which has been eagerly preparing, in its own style, for the arrival of its biggest VVIP. Like Gaurav, not everyone could dream of having access to Tendulkar all the while, and all they wanted was a mere glimpse of their cricketing God.

Some Absolute Rippers

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1. Simon Jones
2. Dale Steyn

We dream, Tendulkar does. On that day when the sandstorm blew in to stop play - it was God announcing he had taken his seat - Tendulkar told coach Anshuman Gaekwad in the dressing room: "Don't worry I'll be there in the end."

This is the first thing about genius. Self-belief

2 Days to Sachin Tendulkar’s 51st Birthday They could have turned off the lights in Sharjah, Tendulkar's shots would have illuminated the city, such is the sunlight of his batting. India has qualified for the final, but he paces the dressing room hissing, "I was not out."

This is the second thing about genius. Desire.

Some outrageous innings

1. Nathan Astle

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2. Sanath Jayasuriya

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Some absolute rippers

1. Kagiso Rabada



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Some Cricket Questions 🤪

1. Clash of Titans - the one you always wanted to see between two legends.

2. Your Favorite Cricket Shot - Name the shot and batsman you like to watch to play that shot.