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

Sachin Tendulkar buys a Rs 39 cr bungalow in Mumbai

May 28, 2008

Mumbai, May: : Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar has bought an old bungalow in suburban First Look: Tendulkar's new homeBandra from a Mumbai-based real-estate dealer for Rs 39 crore.

"Sachin has bought the property from us for Rs 39 crore and the deal was signed almost six months ago," said Praful Satra, Managing Director, Satra Properties.

The bungalow, Dorab Villa, is located bang opposite to Joggers' Park on Perry Cross Road. Satra Properties, a realty developer, had bought the property from Kishore Bajaj, a real estate developer, and sold it to Tendulkar soon afterwards in 2007.

Built in 1920, Dorab Villa was orginally owned by a Parsi family. It is a one-storey building measuring between 9,000 to 10,000 square feet. It is not yet clear what Sachin proposes to do with the property.

"The building is in average condition. If Sachin wants to retain the heritage of the building, he can do so or otherwise, he can build a new structure," Satra said. The propert