Viru Closest To My Style: Sachin

Aug. 8, 2009 - PRLog -- Once, an enraptured Don Bradman found Sachin Tendulkars batting style closest to his own. Now, Tendulkar himself has praised Virender Sehwag, saying the fluent, attacking Delhi opener reminded him of himself. In an interview, Tendulkar, asked if any contemporary batsmans style resembled his own, said: I would say Virender Sehwag comes closest to my style.
Tendulkar also hit back at controversial coach John Buchanan, who had said before Indias tour to Australia in 2007-08 that the batsmans footwork early on had become sluggish, making him susceptible to the short ball. It is only his opinion. If I couldnt handle short deliveries, then I wouldnt still be scoring runs. Maybe he needs to change his opinion. There must be something very wrong with all the bowlers around the world that they have allowed me to score so many runs, Tendulkar told Wisden.
In the interview, Tendulkar also reveals that he was not satisfied with his batting accomplishments and wanted to score 15,000 Test runs, apart from seeing India lift the 2011 World Cup. I am not pleased yet with what I have done, Tendulkar said. Sunil Gavaskar has told me that I have to get to 15,000 runs. He said he would be angry with me and would come and catch me if I didnt . I admire him so much and to score that many would be a terrific achievement, but that is not the only aim. The other one is to win the World Cup in 2011 .
He also dismissed speculation that Test cricket had lost its sheen. There is no way Test cricket is dying. T20 is the dessert. Who wants to eat only desserts
He also said money should not be the prime motivation. I started playing cricket at six with a tennis ball not because I wanted to be a millionaire but because I loved cricket. I worry about runs, not contracts.