Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad Sunday hailed record-breaking Indian maestro Sachin Tendulkar who equalled his record of playing in six World Cup editions.
Published: Feb 21, 2011, 11:04 AM (IST)
Edited: Feb 21, 2011, 11:04 AM (IST)
Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad Sunday hailed record-breaking Indian maestro Sachin Tendulkar who equalled his record of playing in six World Cup editions.
Karachi: Feb 21, 2011
Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad Sunday hailed record-breaking Indian maestro Sachin Tendulkar, who equalled his record of playing in six World Cup editions.
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Miandad also said that Tendulkar has been a role model for the youth around the world. “My advice to young players is to follow Tendulkar’s example. He has been successful as an international cricketer and has been a role model for millions of players, not only in India but around the world.”
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Tendulkar, whose first World Cup was in 1992 which Pakistan won, has now featured in six World Cup tournaments – a record held by Miandad who played the inaugural edition in 1975 and then went on to play in the 1979, 1983, 1987, 1992 and 1996 editions.
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Tendulkar, 37, featured in India’s comprehensive 87-run win in the opening match of the event against Bangladesh on Saturday. “I congratulate Tendulkar for equalling my record,” Miandad told AFP. “It is always good when a great player manages to equal or surpass a record set by you.”
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“I am happy Tendulkar has equalled my record of World Cup appearances and it shows his dedication and love for the game.”
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