Showing posts with label Cricket. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cricket. Show all posts
Saturday, January 3, 2009
I can never be even half of what Tendulkar is: Sehwag
He once said in jest that the only difference between him and Sachin Tendulkar was in their bank balances, but Virender Sehwag, a trailblazer in his own way, said that as a batsman he can never be "half of what the batting maestro is". Very early in his career, Sehwag, whose height and body structure nearly makes him a Tendulkar lookalike when they are on the wicket, had said "the only difference between us is in our bank balance. I am nowhere near him." In fact, Sehwag arguably the most daring batsman in world cricket today told PTI in an interview that he would be honoured if Tendulkar is viewed as his 'guru'."I would be honoured if he is viewed as my guru and I as his shishya (disciple)."
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Sunil Gavaskar honoured with doctorate
India's batting legend Sunil Gavaskar was felicitated with an honorary Doctor of Sciences by the D Y Patil University at an exclusive convocation hosted here last evening.Gavaskar expressed happiness at the honour, which he attributed to his family members, fellow players and fans.
"This is a big honour not only for me, but also for my sport 'Cricket'. With the support and wishes of my family, relatives, teachers, my uncle and the ones who have played with me in club cricket, university cricket, school cricket, Ranji cricket and India cricket, I have achieved this honour. On top of it, I have the blessings of Swami Sri Satya Sai Baba," said Gavaskar.
Along with Gavaskar, Ramesh Chandra Sinha, Vice President, MD of Maharashtra Airport Development Company was also felicitated with Doctor of Literature Award.
The ceremony was also attended by Sheila Bai Bapu, General Security Minister, Mauritius; Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Chandra Ramgoolam, Maharashtra Governor S Jamir and Padmashree, Chancellor of Dr. DY Patil University.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest opening batsman in Test match history, Gavaskar set world records during his career for the most runs and most centuries scored by any batsman.
He held the record of 34 Test centuries for almost two decades before Sachin Tendulkar broke it in December 2005.
"This is a big honour not only for me, but also for my sport 'Cricket'. With the support and wishes of my family, relatives, teachers, my uncle and the ones who have played with me in club cricket, university cricket, school cricket, Ranji cricket and India cricket, I have achieved this honour. On top of it, I have the blessings of Swami Sri Satya Sai Baba," said Gavaskar.
Along with Gavaskar, Ramesh Chandra Sinha, Vice President, MD of Maharashtra Airport Development Company was also felicitated with Doctor of Literature Award.
The ceremony was also attended by Sheila Bai Bapu, General Security Minister, Mauritius; Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Chandra Ramgoolam, Maharashtra Governor S Jamir and Padmashree, Chancellor of Dr. DY Patil University.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest opening batsman in Test match history, Gavaskar set world records during his career for the most runs and most centuries scored by any batsman.
He held the record of 34 Test centuries for almost two decades before Sachin Tendulkar broke it in December 2005.
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