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Full name-- Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar
Born --April 24, 1973, Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra
Major teams --India, ACC Asian XI, Mumbai, Yorkshire
Batting style --Right-hand bat
Bowling style --Legbreak googly
Demigod to millions of cricket fans around the world, Sachin Tendulkar is perhaps the greatest batsman the world has seen after the great Sir Don Bradman. Playing international cricket from age 16, breaking and setting records all along, Sachin Tendulkar is indeed a gift to the cricketing world. From being a child prodigy who made a century on first class debut to becoming the player to score the most number of international centuries, Sachin Tendulkar has done it all. He made his debut against Pakistan in 1989 and has since played 132 Tests and 363 ODIs and has averages of 55 and 44 respectively. He has scored 74 international centuries which is more than anyone else. He is also only the second Indian to score 10,000 runs in Tests.
Sachin Tendulkar was made captain of India in 1996 but found the job unsuitable and resigned in 1998, only to be appointed captain once again in 1999-2000. This time also he resigned and Sourav Ganguly was made the new skipper. This is perhaps one of the few achievements that has eluded Tendulkar-leading the side successfully. However once free from the additional responsibilities, Sachin went back to his brilliant form and continued to pile up runs. Mentally strong and a very deep thinking cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar is a master of the game. Apart from his blistering batting, he can also bowl and has often bowled the side to victory. He is a complete team man, unassuming and selfless. This was specially highlighted when he returned to join the team in England during the 1999 World Cup after the sad demise of his father.
With still some years of cricket left in him, Sachin Tendulkar will only further establish his rock solid position in cricket and keep entertaining and amazing fans all over. Cricketscorelive.com provides the profile of Sachin Tendulkar and other cricketers around the world.
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Full name-- Harbhajan Singh
Born --July 3, 1980, Jullundur (now Jalandhar), Punjab
Major teams --India, Punjab, Surrey
Batting style-- Right-hand bat
Bowling style --Right-arm offbreak
Harbhajan Singh is an exciting off-spinner, who looks to be the only one at the moment capable of carrying on India's tradition of spin bowling after Anil Kumble. At the time of Harbhajan Singh's initiation into test cricket, his arm action, which to some seemed like chucking, came under a glare, thus putting his career in jeopardy. Harbhajan fought his way back and came out an even more improved bowler. Harbhajan Singh's brightest moment in test cricket came in the series against Australia when he took 32 wickets in 3 tests. His haul of wickets included a hat-trick, a rare feat by an Indian in test cricket.
Harbhajan Singh's detractors point out that the off-spinner's test record pales out if one can considers his away record. In home series, Harbhajan Singh averages little over 25 but his away average stands at ungainly 40s. With the bat, Harbhajan Singh can be extremely entertaining and has scored over 2000 runs in first class cricket. The Turbanator, as Harbhajan Singh is fondly called, has come up with a special bowling variation, which he calls a doosra. Cricketscorelive.com gives information on Harbhajan Singh and other Great Cricket Players.
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Full name --Virender Sehwag
Born --October 20, 1978, Delhi
Major teams --India, ACC Asian XI, Delhi, ICC World XI, Leicestershire, Rajasthan Cricket Association President's XI
Batting style --Right-hand bat
Bowling Style --Right-arm offbreak
An explosive batsman and a complete entertainer are what describe Virender Sehwag best! He made a sparkling Test debut against South Africa, scoring a flawless 105. He was initially compared to his idol Sachin Tendulkar for his physical stature, style and aggressiveness. However what distinguishes him from Tendulkar is his boldness and complete confidence in playing the big shots. This fact was further ascertained when he hit a six to reach 300 - his and India's first.
Sehwag has played 45 Tests and 151 ODIs for India. Apart from being a superb batsman, he is also a very useful bowler and bowls in almost every match. He is known for his good fielding as well. Though a master of both forms of the game, Sehwag has performed better in Tests. He has an average of 52 with 12 hundreds and 12 half centuries. He is a dangerous cricketer and can be as devastating with the bat as he can with the ball on his given day. He has taken over 80 international wickets proving that he is not just an ordinary back-up bowler. Virender Sehwag captained India in one Test against Sri Lanka in 2003 and emerged victorious. Cricketscorelive.com provides the profile of Virender Sehwag and other cricketers around the world.
