Gavaskar and Richards were my batting heroes says Tendulkar

23rd September (CRICKETNMORE) - Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has said that he would have loved to play with legends Sunil Gavaskar as well as Sir Viv Richards. Speaking to a popular Newspaper The Hindu, Sachin said, “I really would have loved playing alongside Sunil sir (Gavaskar) and Viv (Richards). They were my batting heroes.”

When asked about his debut match in Pakistan, he said, "It was a special moment for all of us. It was a moment we ought to take pride in collectively. Personally, I will never forget my debut Test (in Pakistan in 1989)."

Check Rare Cricket Photographs 

“In fact, even the news of being selected to play for India was huge for me. It was always a challenge to get into the Test squad and that made me realize the significance of five-day cricket. It is an amazing feeling to know that I have been a part of it in 40 per cent of the matches. It’s been a thrilling experience," he added.

Saurabh Sharma