Alan boarder told the secret of success:sachin

oct 18 2008

Mumbai: Former Aussie skipper Border told the secret of Indian batting maestro Tendulkar’s phenomenal success is his technique to adjust to all kinds of wickets anywhere in the world.

"My earlier insight into Sachin’s precocious talent was on India’s 1992 tour to Australia. The visitors struggled in the series, but Sachin stood out, and it was clear that he had arrived. During that I was amazed at his impeccable adjustments in technique, and his stunning proficiency off the back foot," Border wrote in his column in the Hindustan Times.

"Sachin made a brilliant 148 on a Sydney featherbed, but it was his 114 at Perth that convinced me that he would be a force to reckon with in future. In early 90s WACA was far quicker and bouncy, putting batsmen’s technique to tight scrutiny. He enjoyed playing strokes off the front foot, but his adjustments and supreme control off the back foot at Perth were a treat to watch," he added.

"Sachin has dominated a number of world-class performers in his outstanding Test career. He has outsmarted Shane Warne on numerous occasions, and has performed exceptionally against fast bowlers of the caliber of Curtly Ambrose, Courtney Walsh and Waqar Younis," Border observed.

"He can play shots all-round the wicket like most great batsmen, but is particularly among the best at playing straight. His trademark straight drive with the high elbow and full face of the bat is a puri