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While the world has long admired Sachin Tendulkar’s legendary prowess on the cricket field, the Master Blaster recently took to social media to display his talents in a different light for International Left-Handers Day.
Embracing the southpaw style, the former Indian cricket star demonstrated his versatility in a video posted on his official Instagram account. Tendulkar exhibited a flawless cover drive and paired it with some impressive off-spin bowling, showcasing his remarkable all-round skills.
Cricket has seen numerous left-handers who have made a mark on the global stage. Legends like Brian Lara, Sanath Jayasuriya, Gary Sobers, and Yuvraj Singh have all left their indelible impact on the game.
On this special occasion, Sachin Tendulkar extended his wishes to the many southpaws who have dazzled cricket fans around the world.
Looking ahead, promising left-handed talents such as Quinton de Kock, Travis Head, Devon Conway, and Nicholas Pooran are currently among the leading batters of their generation across all formats.
Among the rising stars with significant potential, Yashasvi Jaiswal stands out. He has established himself as a key player in India’s Test squad, notably scoring 712 runs during the five-match series against England at home earlier this year. Jaiswal is also poised to become a key figure in India’s T20 lineup, even though he hasn’t featured in the team’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign.
The Indian cricket team is gearing up for their upcoming challenge, a two-match Test series against Bangladesh, which begins at home on September 19 in Chennai. The second Test will be held in Kanpur on September 27.
After a disappointing performance in their recent ODI series against Sri Lanka, where they were defeated 2-0 in the three-match series, the Indian team is eager to return to winning form.