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Sachin Tendulkar criticism
Thu, September 22 2016
Sachin Tendulkar myths: His supposed fourth innings failures leading to defeats and the Cherry-Picking Fallacy
It is generally believed that Sachin Tendulkar failed in critical moments of the fourth innings leading to lots of defeats for India while some others were far better batsmen in such crisis situations. Arunabha Sengupta shows how this assertion is factually incorrect and a result of a cognitive illusion called the Cherry Picking Fallacy.
Sat, August 23 2014
Sachin Tendulkar retirement: What will his generation do without him?
Growing up in the 1990s in India, Sachin Tendulkar instantly became ones idol as his cricketing charm and general innocence was truly captivating. Such was his dominance on the field of play that he assured his countrymen that nothing was impossible and that insurmountable odds can be overcome. For children, he was the ultimate hero – one they all wanted to grow up to become. In many ways, Tendulkar symbolised the generation that was born around his international debut and those that grew up parallel to his career. His time at the highest level has symbolised the lives of today’s youth on a much larger scale.
Thu, July 18 2013
Sachin Tendulkar bigger match-winner than Brian Lara, according to statistics
In former Australia captain Ricky Ponting's view West Indian legend Brian Lara was a bigger match-winner than India's Sachin Tendulkar but contrary to his belief, statistics of the two batting greats tell a totally different story.
Tue, September 02 2014
Has Sachin Tendulkar’s genius mind been disfigured forever by stinging criticism?
Sachin Tendulkar gladly bore the irrational expectations and mindless denigration of millions for 22 years. But perhaps he has finally grown tired of the turncoat tricks of fans, media and ex-teammates.