Sachin Tendulkar is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, owing to his exceptional achievements across all conditions. His impressive stroke-play left audiences mesmerized by the Little Master’s immense talent and skill.
Despite his natural abilities, Sachin emphasized the significance of hard work and dedication behind the scenes. He acknowledged his elder brother Ajit’s pivotal role in his match preparations.
During an interview conducted by Meta (Facebook) at their Mumbai office in BKC, Sachin Tendulkar shared his thoughts on the matter and said,
“(The shots) It’s all hard work. My brother played a huge role in making me understand the importance of preparation. So before every game, we used to sit and plan how I was going to execute my plans the next day. One thing this beautiful sport taught me was to prepare, plan, and practice properly. The results were never guaranteed. There will always be challenges, but there’s no hurdle that you can’t overcome.”
Sachin Tendulkar’s Focus Was Always on the Game, Not Breaking Records
While Sachin Tendulkar achieved remarkable records during his 24-year career representing India, he always prioritized playing for the team above individual accomplishments, as stated by the legendary batsman himself. Sachin said:
“It was never about breaking records. It was about my passion for the game and while playing that if records get broken along the way, then okay. But it wasn’t just about records. It was all about what the team needed from me at that moment and that was what I was taught by Ramakant Achrekar sir [Sachin’s coach]. Good individuals make a good team. Individuals can win you matches, but a good team wins you tournaments.”
In addition, Sachin shared his perspective on staying focused on the purpose of one’s journey and recounted a personal anecdote during the interaction. He further said:
“With recognition and a bit of appreciation in every profession, there also come expectations. Sometimes we forget what we want to be. I remember I had an injury and I played 4-5 exhibition matches to get back into action because my body was not ready to play big matches. I felt different and then I realized that the kid inside me, that enthusiasm was forgotten. It’s important that you remain connected to it all the time.”
Sachin Tendulkar’s 50th birthday is coming up on April 24th, and his loyal fans are sure to celebrate the occasion with great enthusiasm.