Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has recalled the technique he used during his playing days to gear up to the challenge of facing reverse swing in international cricket. Tendulkar, who retired from the sport in 2013, remains international cricket’s most prolific run-getter and is widely regarded as one of the greatest batters to have played the game.
“During my playing days, I used to tape the ball up from one side. In season (leather) balls, we look for the shiny and the rough side and in the tennis ball, we would apply tape on one side and I used to practice reverse swing to face it in international cricket,” Tendulkar was quoted as saying by The Times of India.
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In the upcoming season of Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), a T10 cricket tournament played with tennis ball, reverse swing will be introduced and Tendulkar feels it will help test a batter’s technique.
“I thought why not introduce it in this format and if this is implemented then the batter’s technique will also be tested,” he said.
To get the tennis ball to reverse swing, it will be taped from one side and the 51-year-old says it’s been done get get the bowlers get back on level terms with the batters.
“If we are giving some advantage to the batsmen then the bowlers also need to get in the game,” he said.
Tendulkar, who is also a Core Committee Member of ISPL is hopeful that the competition will continue to grow and open the doors for young cricketers across India.
“The ISPL is about giving a platform to those who may not have had the opportunity to showcase their talent,” he said. “The tournament has brought the joy of the game to new audiences and opened doors for young cricketers across the country. It is my hope that the league continues to grow and make a lasting impact on Indian cricket, giving every player a chance to dream big.”
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