HBD Sachin Tendulkar: Know the story of Viv Richards when he called Sachin Tendulkar “God”. Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 51st birthday on April 24, 2024. He is known as one of the best batters in cricket history. It is often referred to as the ‘God of Cricket’ by his fans.Another nickname for him is ‘Master Blaster’.
HBD Sachin Tendulkar: Viv Richards fanboy moment
Viv Richards is a cricket legend. He once called Sachin the ‘God’ of batting. Vivian Richards expressed it before the ODI World Cup 2011. He said that India should win the trophy, partly to honor Sachin Tendulkar.He even supported India winning, even if it meant beating his own team, the West Indies, for emotional reasons.
Official statement of Viv Richards
He said, I have some thoughts about why I want India to win. Many people ask me about the best batsman I have seen. I know about Bradman and I respect what the experts say about him. But when it comes to Sachin, I can say that I have actually seen him play. So, I can make my own judgment based on what I have seen. Seeing is believing, you know,” the famous West Indian player said. “I think Sachin is like a god when it comes to batting,” he said. “In my opinion, Sachin has laid the foundation for batting in the Indian team. My heart goes out to India winning this tournament because I believe this might be Sachin’s last chance,” he added.
