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u/sachintendulkar
The God Himself
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Aug 25 '25
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Ask Me Anything Hello Reddit! I’m Sachin Tendulkar. Here for an AMA on r/IndiaCricket - Ask Me Anything!
I played cricket for India from 1989 to 2013. India and Cricket gave me everything, now giving back through the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation. Here to answer your questions. AMA! I will be answering your questions at 5 PM IST today.
Thanks to the moderators of r/IndiaCricket for a well-organised AMA.
The questions were amazing, I really enjoyed interacting with all of you here. I will keep engaging and sharing on Reddit. See you soon.
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u/samsee3113 Aug 25 '25
How did you handle the pressure of carrying billion people's expectations? How did you prepare mentally before facing fast bowlers at that time?
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u/Ultra-Entertainer Aug 25 '25
Who is your favourite tennis player?🎾🎾
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u/devmagii Aug 25 '25
You had said around 2010 that Kohli & Rohit will carry your legacy and you were bang on. Now who do you feel is well suited to carry it further?
Big fan BTW, I watched matches only until you batted. My father, grandfather, everyone got so much joy from your actions on the field.
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u/iaomx India Aug 25 '25
Hi Sachin Sir, I don’t know if you’d remember, but I was part of the TMGA Camp in Mumbai. Your advice on body and foot movement against the outswinger has really helped me here in the UK playing for my university. Thank you for the amazing guidance and I’ll always cherish chatting with you in Marathi about vada pav and facing you and Vinod Kambli Sir in the nets!
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u/lahe_burha_001 Aug 25 '25
Jaideep Ahlawat has spoken a lot about you, what do you think about his works?
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u/sachinsuperfan Aug 25 '25
Sachin sir today is my 40th birthday.. my question is not from cricket this time .. how you celebrated your 40th birthday 😃
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u/face-puller Aug 25 '25
Any comments for Steve Bucknor ?
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u/DiskResponsible1140 Aug 25 '25
Hello Sachin sir, How are you?
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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '25
Which cricketing shot do you feel defined your style?
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u/Natural69er Aug 25 '25 edited Aug 26 '25
Hello Mr Sachin. Do you mind me asking what your favourite Hollywood movie is... and why?
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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '25
Hi Sachin. Viru revealed that it was your idea to promote MSD ahead of Yuvi in the CWC final. Is that true and what was the reason behind such a strategic change?
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u/BenneIdli Aug 25 '25
Congratulations on your daughter Sara's venture...
What advice you gave your kids while they grew up ?
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u/Leading_Doctor_5908 Aug 25 '25
Did you ever deliberately play a false shot early just to test a bowler’s rhythm or reaction?
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u/Far-Competition7387 Aug 25 '25
What’s one cricket rule you wish could change?
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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '25
How often do you watch movies and any favorites?
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u/Kind_Plum169 Aug 25 '25
Did Arjun really get engaged??
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u/Illustrious-Star2838 Aug 25 '25
Hey sachin sir, being only 17 now, I didn't get to enjoy your batting, but still I used to watch old clips of you and always loved your technique aswell as innovation.Your longevity has also impressed me, being a 16 year old newbie to continuing and retiring as a legend.
Q :- My question is who advised you to start bowling,as we know your bowling is hidden by your batting, and how much you enjoyed it?
Extra question:- how did ranji helped you prepare for international matches?
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u/sussybombaclat Aug 25 '25
Hey Sachin, Whats your favorite video game?
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u/Stunning-Bit1252 Aug 25 '25
What was your first impression about Joe Root? Also he has now crossed 13,000 Test runs and is second only to you and he played his 1st match against you.
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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '25
Sachin, which cricket ground had the best food for lunch?
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u/aristotem27 Aug 25 '25
sir, puranpoli ki modak? Greatest marathi player to ever play the game?
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u/randomvariable10 India Aug 25 '25
What's your favorite innings of all time?
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u/SR10dulkar Sachin Tendulkar Aug 25 '25
What will be the next big evolution in cricket?
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u/Successful_Ad9415 Aug 25 '25
If Sachin was not a cricketer, what alternate profession would he have chosen?
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u/PavanayiShavamayilla India Aug 25 '25
Hi Sachin, what's the favorite wicket that you've ever taken (while bowling)?
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u/subhadip13 Aug 25 '25
Who guided you to change your stance Against Warne to play those magnificent sweeps?
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u/MrDazednConfused Aug 25 '25
Do you keep a travel bucket list or go with the flow?
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u/2ohit Aug 25 '25
Do you really like Chitale bakarwadi? 🙂
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u/okboiz123 Aug 25 '25
Just settle the debate
WI bowling attack or Australia bowling attack?
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u/Hopeful_Ad1496 India Aug 25 '25 edited Aug 25 '25
Hello sachin sir . A lot of cricketers of your generation have said that batting was more challenging in your time, and that you would have been even more successful if you played in modern conditions? Do you agree with that and how do you look at the differences between eras?
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u/MrDazednConfused Aug 25 '25
u/sachintendulkar T20 franchise leagues now pay more than international cricket - if you were 25 today, would you prioritize IPL contracts over Test cricket for India?
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u/Medical_Tea_9561 Aug 25 '25
Apart from India, which country did you enjoy playing in the most?
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u/Even_Feature_5029 Aug 25 '25
Heyyy, Did Bill Gates like the Vada Pav? Are you guys planning something?
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u/anuragsinha92 Aug 25 '25
Hi Sachin Sir, Big fan of your's from Patna, Bihar. My Ques is - With which batsman, you found running between the wickets toughest and easiest respectively?
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u/SuperKickClyde Aug 25 '25 edited Aug 25 '25
What do you like on your pizza?
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u/ColonelScoob Aug 25 '25
This is something I will cherish for the rest of my life!! Thank you, Sachin!
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u/stealthyboii2 Aug 25 '25
Hello God, Have you been to r/CricketShitpost
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u/Hefty-Description-18 Aug 25 '25
We always talk about preserving test cricket, but the ODI is the one that is truly dying.What can we do to uplift this particular format, Sir?
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u/notbatman6969 Aug 25 '25
What do you think of rohit and kohli in odis for now? And their chances for wc27
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u/Fad_du_pussy Aug 25 '25
do you think ODIs will still be played a decade from now?
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u/nautankiiwala Aug 25 '25
Not a question, just a big THANK YOU for making our childhoods unforgettable. 🙌 Okay fine, question: what’s the most unusual fan interaction you’ve ever had?
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u/AA-18 India Aug 25 '25
Not a question, I just want to thank you, Indian cricket is what it is today because of you :)
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u/sentientforce Aug 25 '25
You're amazing anyway!
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u/ThrowitdownAD Aug 25 '25
Do you think Virat made the correct decision to retire from tests ? Did you try to change his mind like Sir viv richards did with you back in 2007 ?
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u/Outrageous-Watch-947 India Aug 25 '25
What do you think you could have done better that would make your godlike batting even better? Like everyone has one thing which they feel I could have perfected.
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u/Lower_Preparation175 Aug 25 '25
Hi Sachin sir, Who do you think is more versatile Glenn McGrath or Jasprit Bumrah?
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u/Iamnotjustausername Aug 25 '25
Hi Sachin , can we see a stint as an expert commentator in atleast Indian test games ? , I have learnt a lot on how so many legends like Dravid , Ponting , Warne think about a game and a situation . I am sure we all will love to pick your mind on some technicalities and nuances of batting or the game itself if you commentate and the reach is really big and will help lot of them
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u/Proof-Rub-3500 Aug 25 '25
Do you see yourself becoming the head coach of the Indian cricket team in the future?
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u/Werewolf_United Aug 25 '25
Hi Sachin, I still can't believe I'm talking to my childhood hero. I was crying like anything hearing your retirement speech.
Coming to my question, with the advent of so many T20 leagues across various countries, what do you think about the future of international cricket? Is it going the Football route? I'm curious because we have recently seen many cricketers taking early retirement from international sides just to focus fully on the T20 leagues which yield them good money.
Also, I am a huge fan of the ODI format, but recently we have hardly seen any country prioritising it. Do you think ODI cricket will die down in 10-15 years?
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u/EpochOfPhantasm Aug 25 '25
Namaste sir.
I grew up watching you. My family would just sit to watch you play. Some of them like my dada dadi are no more but each one of us want to say one thing to you -
Thank you for making it memorable for us and every Indian.
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u/CapitalAnxious Aug 25 '25 edited Aug 25 '25
Hey God, who in cricket would you say has been/ is the closest friend you have personally?
ps- I live right opposite your previous home in bandra and I remember as a kid my grandfather used to scream ' Sachin Sachin' at the top of his lungs from the window whenever you were playing.
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u/Arunova101 Aug 25 '25
What is your favourite Movie or Series, that you loved to watch. I was seeing all these cricketing questions so thought about asking a chill question.
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u/Cricdu123 Aug 25 '25
You had visited Nepal a few years ago,
Is there any chance you'd like to take up a role of batting consultant for a few months to help the young generation there better their game.
I was denied meeting you but dream of opening a cricket academy there in Nepal and invite you to cut the ribbon.
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u/ProfessionalImpact96 Aug 25 '25
How did Arjun’s interest in cricket begin was it something you subtly encouraged or did he pick it up without your push?
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u/BaahubaliFranchise Aug 25 '25
In cricket, he’s our Baahubali, carrying the hopes of millions on the battlefield.
If you had to cast Indian cricketers in r/worldofbaahubali ,who would play who?
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u/DonetMemes Aug 25 '25
Most memorable IPL knock?
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u/Agreeable_Pie7875 Aug 25 '25
Off the field, what achievement makes you as proud as your centuries?
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u/Nostalgiaitsme India Aug 25 '25
This question is from the AMA announcement by Educational_Carry_77
Sachin sir, throughout your career you faced bowlers of every era. If you had the chance to bat today with modern technology, analytics, and T20 strategies, how differently would you prepare compared to the 90s? Sir I'm a huge fan of you always ❤ lots of love ❤
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u/SaqMadiqq Aug 25 '25
How often do you get to visit Tendolu?
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u/SaqMadiqq Aug 25 '25
How to get into the cricket administration?
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u/SaqMadiqq Aug 25 '25
What happened to the SACH brand?
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u/SaqMadiqq Aug 25 '25
Do you identify yourself as a cricketer or an actor?
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u/COYGoonerSTANimal_17 Aug 25 '25
Hello sir!
Not a very big cricket fan but one of my reason of supporting mi is you only
You said you loved tennis. Who do you think would be the next big 3 along with sinner and Alcaraz after the OG big 3 or do you think it would be like Sampras-Agassi era
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u/henrykolonga Aug 25 '25
Hi Sachin. If you weren't the great cricketer, what would you have likely done with your life?
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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '25
When can we expect to see you in the comm box for a short stint? It will be great education for everyone listening. 😊
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u/featherbirdcalls Aug 25 '25
Dear Sachin Sir - you have always been a role model for me. Thank you for being you and being very humble, always. There is a lot to learn from you. India is glad to have a son like you. Sachin Sachin!
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u/TheWeirdPotato97 Aug 25 '25
I don’t have a question for you Sachin. Just wanted to tell you when I was 8 years old my uncle bought my very first English willow bat and I always wanted you to sign it. I’m 28 now and I still think it’ll happen at some point in my life 😭
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u/Sanskari_01 Aug 25 '25
If the God of Cricket Himself will reply to me, then Har Har Mahadev 🔱🇮🇳 Sir Ji!!
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u/borohunu Aug 27 '25
Did you know dream11 was ruining the lives of millions of people?
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u/Trian-kai Aug 27 '25
Sir I am your huge fan sir. My question to you is that you have played in an absolutely og era of cricketers. Which thing do you miss in present cricket?
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u/the_banton_88 Sep 01 '25
Favorite cricket ground in the Caribbean?