SPORT TENDULKAR TRIBUTE 3

"...when he is full flow, the mild-mannered boyish
cricketer can look extremely intimidating. If there is a
resonance, I find of myself in his batting, it is in that
intent that he communicates," Richards said.
Comparing Tendulkar and Brian Lara, Richards said, "If I
were to make a distinction between Brian and Sachin, it would
be to point that Sachin was a more committed individual. He
was more consistent in his commitment to the team. Sachin is
also the more disciplined cricketer between the two and
perhaps that is why he is still around, 20 years after his
international career."
Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan said Tendulkar is way
ahead of contemporaries like Inzamam-ul Haq when it comes to
keeping himself focussed on the game.
"Over the years Sachin has remained remarkably consistent
and has more records than anybody I can remember. His talent
and versatility are unquestioned which is why the only
question that rankles is why he did not win enough games for
his team?
"Very often he has taken his team to the brink of a
famous win before getting out. If there is one area Sachin is
ahead of his contemporaries, it is focus. Inzamam-ul Haq was
possibly more gifted but Sachin was more successful due to his
commitment and focus.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said Tendulkar's
ability to adapt to the varying conditions was his biggest
strength.
"His biggest strength as a batsman is his adaptability.
And that is something really. really amazing, something so
special," he said. MORE PTI