Tendulkar's suggestion for the Afghan star Rashid Khan is to "set attacking fields" and treat the 50-over game like a "Test match", challenging the opposition batsmen regularly.
Sachin Tendulkar with Virender Sehwag and Sourav Ganguly
Sachin Tendulkar will be rooting for Indian victory but at the same time would keep a keen eye on David Warner, Rashid Khan and Jofra Archer, the players who can be potential 'Game Changers' in the six World Cup weeks.
Tendulkar's suggestion for the Afghan star Rashid Khan is to "set attacking fields" and treat the 50-over game like a "Test match", challenging the opposition batsmen regularly.
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"I think he's (Rashid) going to be instrumental in creating those upsets in this tournament. If I have to tell him something, I would say, 'Look, treat this like a Test match. Because even in the T20 format, you've been able to pick wickets because the batters have not read what you've done with your wrist. And you do that, back yourself, have an attacking field, and challenge batters to hit over mid-on and mid-off,'" Tendulkar said on his commentary debut on Star Sports.
My first experience of commentaryu00f0u009fu008eu0099! #CWC19 #ENGvSA pic.twitter.com/qtizT2OQfJ
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 30, 2019
Tendulkar wants Rashid to challenge batsmen with a deep mid-wicket fielder.
"Of course, deep mid-wicket has to be there in today's format. But I would say challenge the batters and you won't disappoint the Afghanistan fans."
For Tendulkar, Warner's peak fitness during IPL was key to his stellar show.
"I saw him (Warner) in the IPL and he made a huge statement there. He looked hungry, determined, focussed and fitter. Warner was anyway fit, but he looked unbelievably fit (in the IPL).
In extreme conditions, he pushed himself and ran hard. He looks determined so I think he's the batter to watch out for," he said.
Archer's ability to bowl brilliant deliveries in crunch situations has impressed the batting maestro.
"I am looking forward to Jofra Archer bowling for England because I know, in crunch moments, England are always going to look at Jofra Archer to bowl those tight overs. Or if you need a breakthrough, you need Jofra Archer to come and give that breakthrough."
Here is how Twitter reacted to Sachin Tendulkar's commentary debut:
Legendary #Indian cricketer #SachinTendulkar will be making his on-air expert debut with the #World Cup in #England and #Wales. Tendulkar will grace the commentary box during the tournament opener between #England and #SouthAfrica to be played at The Oval, #London.
— IANS Tweets (@ians_india) May 30, 2019
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Sachin Tendulkar in commentary box u00f0u009fu00a4u00a9u00f0u009fu0098u008d
— Prans (@Flour_spar) May 30, 2019
From watching them play, to watch them doing commentary now, our whole generation grew up ! @sachin_rt @virendersehwag @SGanguly99 @jatinsapru @StarSportsIndia @ICC_CWCLive @ICC #worldcup2019 #SachinOpensAgain #SACHIN #Sehwag #cricket pic.twitter.com/rRNOF8KVpx
— Avinash_Kmr_Atish (@AtishAvinash) May 31, 2019
Rare sight to see three batsmen on the field padded up that too three being most favourite of all in their times. In Commentary space this is not a rare sight as it's possible to have multiple geniuses hosting the show.#CWC19 @sachin_rt @SGanguly99
— Sameet C A (@Sameetc) May 31, 2019
BAGHWAN SACHIN TENDULKAR KE CRICKET ME NAI PARI (COMMENTARY) SE MUJHE BAHUT KHUSI HUI HAI
— SACHIN RAWTE (@SACHINRAWTE7) May 31, 2019
Good to watch you in commentary box...But this experience isn't as satisfactory as watching you on the field hitting fours and sixes..Miss you a lot..
— Gunjan Jogia (@GunjanJogia) May 31, 2019
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