Sachin Tendulkar prepares to tackle Shane Warne
This is also covered in an article in the Times of India, including:
Tendulkar’s strategy was clear as he used his sharp footwork to either play Warne on the full or rock back and cut the ball, neutralizing the spin. His ability to pick Warne’s variations made him extremely effective against the leg-spinner.
When Sachin Tendulkar mastered Shane Warne
Tendulkar countered Warne’s spin with ruthless precision, attacking the leg-spinner with aggression. He often stepped out of the crease to meet Warne’s deliveries on the full, particularly targeting the rough outside leg stump.
Tendulkar’s unbeaten 155 in the second innings, not only helped India secure a victory but also set the tone for the series, as Tendulkar’s footwork and mastery over Warne’s spin made headlines.
The rough patches on Indian pitches provided additional turn, but Tendulkar adapted superbly. Warne later admitted that bowling to Tendulkar in that series was one of the most challenging experiences of his career.
After the series, Warne famously admitted that he had nightmares about bowling to Tendulkar, particularly after the Chennai Test.
As a bonus: 18-year-old Tendulkar facing Aussie quicks at the WACA, Perth – known for its high-paced, high bounce wickets, so where fast bowlers usually dominated. Interesting, too, for anyone noting advice about getting head to the ball, as per Kevin Pietersen in video linked to on this site.
Also of interest re Tendulkar:
