5 Trademark Shots of Sachin Tendulkar

The man who does not need any introduction in Cricketing world, the man who was a fear factor for all bowlers a few years back was a treat to watch in the international arena for over two decades.

Yes, we are talking about the run-machine from India, the “God of cricket”, Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar. This man has achieved so much in his cricketing career that no one can bother to reach any near to his records. There are many glorious shots played by the ‘little master’ throughout the career of his own style and elegance.

Today we look at the best of them and the trademark shots of the master. The body balance, weight transfer and footwork were absolutely spot on when master played those delightful strokes.

The Leg Glance

Tendulkar”s flick does not make jaws drop, unlike Mark Waugh”s or VVS Laxman”s did. Sub-continental batsmen are a kind of risky and loves to flick off the pads. Depending on the line and length he can flick it anywhere between fine leg and long-on. It’s just a treat to watch!

The Upper-Cut

Every Indian remembers the punishment Sachin provided for the Pakistani bowlers especially to Shoaib Akhtar at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003. Shoaib tried to test Sachin’s temperament bowling him short and the little-master was charged up. Every short ball was punished and in no time the ball went over the fence. Sachin would Upper-Cut the bouncers and the ball sailed over for a six.

The Straight Drive

Sachin’s Straight Drive was all about touch and finesse. He would merely dab it and the ball would race down the ground to the ropes. It’s just a thing of beauty. He would like to play more of this shot on a wicket like Perth.

The Pull

It was one of the favourite Shots of Sachin Tendulkar who was troubled less with this opposition’s attacking plan ball against the Indians. The famous bowlers who would still remember the punishment are Andrew Caddick at Kingsmead, Glenn McGrath at Melbourne, Michael Kasprowicz at Sharjah.

The Paddle-Sweep

The little-master has played this shot innumerable times and made it look glorious everytime. This was one of his weapons to tackle the spinners. The famous bowlers who were punished through this shot are Graeme Swann at Chennai, Shane Warne at Sharjah. Nevertheless ,the shot is a treat to watch!