Salaam Sachin Conclave: If I had a son, I would’ve wanted him to watch Sachin Tendulkar on YouTube, not me, says Brian Lara

Brian Lara reflected on the time he batted with Sachin Tendulkar and some of his favourite innings at a Conclave on the Little Master organised by India Today in Mumbai on Tuesday. He said that if he had a son, he would have wanted him to watch Tendulkar on Youtube rather than himself.

Brian Lara rates Sachin Tendulkar’s 241 as the Little Master’s greatest innings. (Photo courtesy: Sudatta Mukherjee)

Mumbai: Nov 12, 2013

Brian Lara reflected on the time he batted with Sachin Tendulkar and some of his favourite innings at a Conclave on the Little Master organised by India Today in Mumbai on Tuesday. He said that if he had a son, he would have wanted him to watch Tendulkar on Youtube rather than himself.

“Sachin has been the flag-bearer of world cricket. He has stood out because of his dedication and has seen the way,” says Lara.

“I want to see a Sachin hundred and a West Indian victory,” says Lara about the Mumbai Test.

“If I had a son, and he would watch me bat on YouTube, I would take it off and ask him to watch Sachin bat. One of the best techniques I have seen against all types of bowling. His balance, his footwork and the way his head was over the ball, any young player should follow,” says Lara.

“He does have a funny side. We have spent time at each others homes. Sometimes, things need to be kept indoors,” says Lara.

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