Surprise
Sachin Bats Left-handed
Akshay Sawai
Akshay Sawai
28 Feb, 2011
At the Indian team’s net practice in Bangalore the other day, one was surprised to see a man batting in a somewhat amateurish way.
At the Indian team’s net practice in Bangalore the other day, one was surprised to see a man batting in a somewhat amateurish way. The nets are the domain of pros, after all. One only sees top-level skill.
It was none other than Sachin Tendulkar. The reason he looked a bit unrefined at the crease was because he was batting left-handed. But even with the wrong arm, his strength was apparent. Sachin, who faced about an over from local spinners, hit three sixes.
As is quite well-known by now, Sachin writes with his left hand. He is ambidexterous while playing table tennis.
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