“Two reasons”: why was Ms. Dhoni promoted to Yuvraj Singh? Sachin Tendulkar breaks silence | Cricket news
New Delhi: The Sachin Tentulkar cricket icon gave fans a special opportunity to connect with him on Monday by organizing an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit. The former captain of India invited fans to ask questions about cricket and beyond, arousing animated exchanges and nostalgic memories.Among the questions, a fan referred to the revelation of Virender Sehwag that it was the suggestion of the tendulkar to promote Ms. Dhoni before Yuvraj Singh during the final of the 2011 World Cup. When asked if this was true, Tentulkar confirmed and explained the strategy behind this decision. “There were two reasons. The combination of left-right strikers would have upset the two holders. In addition, Muralitharan had played for CSK (from 2008 to 2010) and MS played it for three seasons in Nets,” he said. The decision made its fruit with Dhoni while Dhoni obtained a draw, guiding India towards a historic victory on the title on Sri Lanka in a crowded Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.Fans also interviewed Tendulkar on his favorite sleeves.
While recognizing that he had played several memorable shots, the maestro in the stick distinguished his 103 undefeated against England in Chennai in 2008 as the most significant. The Tentulkar sleeves helped India pursue 387 in the fourth round and to win a six -checking victory under the direction of Kevin Pietersen. India then won the two tests 1-0 series.
