Kolkata, Feb 13 (PTI) With India facing a must-win situation to retain their numero uno Test status, Sachin Tendulkar today requested CAB chief Jagmohan Dalmiya to mow down the grass on the Eden track ahead of the second and final match against South Africa starting here tomorrow.
According to Cricket Association of Bengal sources, a considerable amount of grass was shaved off from the pitch this evening after Tendulkar requested Dalmiya on behalf of the Indian team.
"Tendulkar spoke to Dalmiya after India's practice today and requested the CAB chief to cut off the grass," claimed the source.
However, Dalmiya's secretary Kunal Ghosh denied any such development.
"Whole day, he (Dalmiya) was busy with the arrangements of the match. There was no question of meeting Tendulkar," Ghosh said.
Tendulkar mobbed at Kalighat, returns without praying
Kolkata, Feb 13 : Batting genius Sachin Tendulkar's wish to pray at the famous Kalighat Kali Temple remained unfulfilled Saturday after his car was mobbed by a huge crowd and was forced to turn back.
Tendulkar, who had gone to the temple in south Kolkata after the team’s net session ahead of the second Test against South Africa beginning Sunday, could not alight from his car as hundreds of his fans jostled to come near it.
Failing to make passage for Tendulkar, the escorting policemen did not want to take any risks and asked the driver to turn back.
Tendulkar seemed disappointed but kept a smiling face as he waved to the crowd. On every occasion in Kolkata, Tendulkar has visited Kalighat a day ahead of his match.
Later in the day, VVS Laxman offered prayers at the temple.
* VCA felicitates Tendulkar for 20 years in int'l cricket
Nagpur, Dec 7 (PTI) Vidarbha Cricket Association, which is hosting the opening Test between India and South Africa here, today honoured senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar for his feat of completing two decades in the international arena.
Tendulkar, who had made his Test debut in Karachi against Pakistan in 1989, was presented with a miniature silver bat at the end of the second day's play at the new stadium at Jamtha.
Tendulkar, who had made his Test debut in Karachi against Pakistan in 1989, was presented with a miniature silver bat at the end of the second day's play at the new stadium at Jamtha.
Sachin Asked me to Enjoy my Game: Sreesanth
“It was a rare moment of my life when Sachin scored a hundred and I was next to him giving a hug to him. Very honestly after my debut, I always wanted to bat with Sachin.” Sreesanth said, when he was asked, what he felt when he was at the non-striking end when Sachin Tendulkar scored his 44th Test hundred in Chittagong.
“That was the first time I had batted with Sachin. For me to be with Sachin when he scored a hundred was the happiest moment. From the bottom of my heart I told him can I hug you and I hugged him,” he said.
In lighter moments, Sreesanth said, “Hopefully when I score a century next time he (Sachin) will be next to me.” Asked what advice Sachin gave him when he came to the crease in Chittagong, Sreesanth said, “He told me: Sree, just enjoy your game. I know you are excited.
In lighter moments, Sreesanth said, “Hopefully when I score a century next time he (Sachin) will be next to me.” Asked what advice Sachin gave him when he came to the crease in Chittagong, Sreesanth said, “He told me: Sree, just enjoy your game. I know you are excited.
