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Pak pace battery hail Sachin Tendulkar, the destroyer

November 13, 2013 09:56

Pakistan's two formidable pacers - Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar - were present at an event in Mumbai to honour Sachin Tendulkar as the legendary cricketer gets set to play his final Test match.

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Pakistan's two formidable pacers - Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar - were present at an event in Mumbai to honour Sachin Tendulkar as the legendary cricketer gets set to play his final Test match.

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Waqar, remembering his days of bowling against Tendulkar reportedly said that it is fantastic that the Indian batsman has carried on playing for over two decades.

"We started together, but it is ten years since I retired. Now, it is time for me to retire from commentary, but he is still playing."

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Shoaib Akhtar was more interested in what the future holds for Sachin and India.

"Indian cricket needs Sachin after retirement. Don't let go of him. He can mentor the youngsters," he was quoted as saying.

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"There are big avenues open for him. Cricket should utilise him," he reportedly said.

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Waqar Younis - a veteran of 87 Tests and 262 ODIs for Pakistan - is seen writing a message for Sachin.

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India's Javagal Srinath has seen Sachin more closely than his counterparts from Pakistan.

"Sachin never threw his bat around or boasted about his tons. He scored so many tons, he may have been bored actually. So, his celebrations were subdued," he is believed to have told the audience during the event.

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India's tennis ace Sania Mirza was also present at the event.

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