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1. During this test bowler's debut match, he complained to the umpire that Sachin was using a broader bat than the usual. It is said that on hearing this, Sachin walked to the bowler (and the umpire) and asked their permission to bat with the stumps! Of course, Permission wasn't granted, but then he didn't have to change his bat either. Which English bowler had the audacity to remark about Sachin's bat?
2. Sachin was a fierce competitor, and any 'lesser' bowler who humiliated him, would learn his lesson the next match. A Zimbabwean bowler learned it the hard way. Having got Sachin out with a corker of a delivery (a mean one aimed primarily to mutilate Sachin's face), he was planning to do an encore for the final. Only this time, Sachin got stuck into him. Our bowler went for 50 runs in his 6 overs. Who was the hapless bowler in this case?
3. Of course, our hero never wanted to be a cricketer in his early childhood, or at least it wasn't that big a desire. He preferred to play the sport of his childhood idol - tennis. Which 'extremely polite' tennis star was Sachin's initial craze?
4. The mark of a true champion is his ability to overcome personal problems while playing, Sachin demonstrated his true caliber during the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1999 (held in England). The loss of a close family member didn't stop him from hammering the living daylights out a hapless Kenya. How was this family member related to Sachin?
5. Of course, this is now a part of Indian folklore. Playing against Australia in the Coca Cola Cup (1998), India was looking down the barrel. That was before 'Operation Desert Storm' (some Indians refer to it as 'Operation Sandstorm') happened. Sachin, batting very sensibly before the sandstorm, threw all caution to the wind, and hammered the Australian bowlers all over the park. A rare sight but a sight nevertheless. His innings got India into the final, where he helped India take the cup. Who was the captain of the Aussies (some call them Ozzies)?
6. Of course, among the list of bowlers terrorised by Sachin, this spinner was the worst hit. Coming to India (in 1998) with a reputation that overshadowed his talent, he was soon brought to earth by some outrageous shots by the master. Of course, our 'slim' bowler did tell the world (at a later date), that he had nightmares about Sachin. Well, I guess one can't blame him for that. Who was this bowler?
7. The Little Master called Sachin, 'the Little Master'. A high praise indeed from a fellow Mumbaikar. Of course, the first Little Master was the second Little Master's guru in many aspects. Whenever Sachin has a problem with his technique etc, he would ask the first Little Master for his help. Who was the first, 'Little Master'?
8. The earliest claim to fame for Sachin, came when he shared a 664 run partnership with a friend of his at school level (1988). This friend later joined the Indian team, and was renowned for his 'colourful' character. Who was this friend?
9. Of course, Sachin's off field behaviour has also been exemplary. He was never involved in a scandal in the first 30 years of his life, except for that one 'Dennis the Menace'. Even then his behaviour was quite professional. He was charged with a particular crime by Mike Denness, the match referee for the Indian tour to South Africa (2001). What was his crime?
10. Of course, Sachin's coach Shree Ramakant Achrekar used to play a game, where a coin used to be kept on top of the stumps when Sachin was batting. If any bowler knocked his stumps over, they would get the coin and if Sachin survived, he would keep the coin. What was the monetary value of that coin?
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