Harmanpreet reveals ‘Sachin sir’s’ call and priceless advice
India’s World Cup-winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur revealed the priceless advice from legendary Sachin Tendulkar just on the day before the final against South Africa at DY patil Stadium,Navi Mumbai. “The night before the match, Sachin (Tendulkar) sir called. He shared his experience and asked us to keep our balance. When the game is going fast, just slow it down a little,” Harmanpreet said while speaking on The ICC Review. “Try to control it because when you go too fast, chances are you can stumble. That is what we need to avoid. I was just thinking of all the advice I was getting from the seniors. To keep control, stay patient, the moment will come and you will be able to grasp it,” Harmanpreet said. The Indian women’s team have won their maiden ICC World Cup tournament on Sunday when they beat South Africa in the final by 52 runs in the final. Harmanpreet also recalled how different it feels to be called a world champion. “Whenever we see each other, we are just saying, ‘world champion’. It is a very different feeling. We were waiting when we would feel this way,” Harmanpreet said. “My mother and father were there. For me, it was a very special moment to lift the World Cup trophy with them. Since my childhood, they have heard me say that I want to wear India’s jersey, play for the country, lead the team, and win the World Cup,” Harmanpreet added.
Virendra Kambli clarifies his brother Vinod never claimed to be better than Sachin Tendulkar
Vinod Kambli, who rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s, was widely seen as a naturally gifted batter. Around the same time, Sachin Tendulkar also came into the spotlight, sparking endless debates about who was the more talented of the two. While many believed Kambli had greater flair, others backed Tendulkar. In the end, however, it was Tendulkar who turned his potential into record-breaking performances, while Kambli struggled to live up to the promise of his early years. Virendra, the brother of former India cricketer Vinod Kambli, has revealed what kind of relationship the latter shared with Sachin Tendulkar. Kambli’s brother, Virendra, speaking in an interview about the talent and the relationship between Kambli and Tendulkar. “Both had the same talent. You can’t say my brother was greater than Sachin or vice versa. They were both the same. I never heard my brother say he was better than Sachin,” Virendra said in an interview with Vickey Lalwani. “Both had the same talent,” Virendra declared to Vickey Lalwani in an interview. “You can’t say my brother was greater than Sachin or vice versa. They were both the same. I never heard my brother say he was better than Sachin.” Virendra was also asked about reported rifts between the two cricketers, and about statements from Kambli (which he later took back) that Tendulkar let him down when he needed support. “No, that’s not true,” Virendra said. “Sachin dada has always supported Vinod. Their friendship is still very strong. Sachin calls and checks on him with Andrea (Kambli’s wife).” Later, pushed about players that Kambli respected the most, Virendra again named Tendulkar. “Sachin Dada. He was closest to him,” he said. “I don’t know about others, but I saw them together when I would go to watch Ranji Trophy matches. I would go to the dressing room to eat, and Sachin Dada, Vinod, and I would sit together and have fun. We would joke around and have a good time.” Virendra tip-towed around the subject of indiscipline about Kambli, but did mention that he got too carried away in the glamour of the sport. Virendra added that he still advises his students not to ‘go overboard’. “I will give this message: If you play cricket and get glamour, learn to be grounded. Be down-to-earth. I have also been playing cricket for many years. I have learned by watching Sachin Dada and Vinod Dada. I have learned by watching their batting on TV. I have seen their hard work since childhood. I tell the kids to work hard. If you get success after working hard, then hold on to that success. Don’t go overboard, as we say. Don’t get carried away,” he said in the interview. Virendera, too, played some cricket growing up and now runs an academy. Nasa Hussain, now in his 50s, works as the head groundsman at the Park Avenue ground in Bradford, England — a locality with a strong South Asian community, particularly people with roots in Pakistan and India. Back in the early 1990s, much like Vinod Kambli, he too was a young cricketer chasing big dreams. Kambli was 19 but he had the swagger of a Test veteran. “As a South Asian, Sachin joining Yorkshire was big news. I’ll tell you what was better, he brought along with him his friend Vinod Kambli, who played in our league. I’ve never-ever met a person who hits the ball as hard as he used to,” he said. Nasa still remembers the first ball he bowled to him. “He just runs down the track and hits the first ball for six, and you think, ‘well okay’. Young man from India, never seen before, never heard of before, and he just comes and smashes it. Subsequently, he went on to score two double-hundreds against England. That was some talent,” he says before seamlessly switching to a rueful tone. “In today’s day and age, that guy would have been a multi-millionaire.”
Sachin’s daughter Sara Tendulkar appointed brand ambassador for Australian tourism campaign
Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter Sara Tendulkar is entering the international limelight in an entirely new manner as one of the endorsers of Australia’s massive tourism campaign, “Come and Say G’Day.” The campaign boasts a combination of international celebrities, and Sara’s addition is making waves throughout India. The Australian government is set to launch a new tourism campaign featuring legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter Sara Tendulkar. Sachin Tendulkar‘s daughter Sara Tendulkar, a biomedical science graduate from University College London, has a master’s degree in clinical nutrition and public health as well. Passionate about science and healthcare, she has chosen to focus on meaningful work through the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation, where she serves as a director. Speaking to Vogue, she shared turning down Bollywood offers and opting for projects that resonate with her, complementing her job in public health with discreet entries into fashion and lifestyle. The $130 million campaign, named Come and Say G-day, is aimed at encouraging international travelers to plan and book an Australian holiday. It will first go live in China on August 7, while it will progressively roll out in other key markets before the end of the year. The two-year campaign brings the Federal Government’s total investment in Come and Say G’Day to $255 million since 2022. The government reports that every dollar invested in tourism generates a $14 return, supporting over 700,000 jobs and 360,000 businesses. Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell stated: “The previous campaign struck a chord with visitors, with Ruby the Roo bounding into the imagination of countless guests, encouraging them to book a holiday down under. I know this iteration, featuring popular talent like Robert Irwin, will be a smash. Tourism is the lifeblood of so many communities right around the country and creates hundreds of thousands of jobs. Come and Say G’Day is bringing more visitors to our shores, creating more jobs and growing our economy.” In the new TV and online video advertisements brand ambassador Ruby the Roo will be joined by talent well-known to audiences in the US, UK, China, India and Japan, Australian Ministry of Trade and Tourism said in a statement. While Sara Tendulkar will feature in the campaign set to launch in India, other popular faces include Australian wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, who is the son of legendary Steve Irwin, for the campaign in the US. Food writer and TV cook Nigella Lawson will star in the UK. Actor Yosh Yu in China and Comedian Abareru-kun in Japan/ Australian actor Thomas Weatherall will also feature in the new advertising creative. “The new campaign features Australian wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin in the US; food writer and TV cook Nigella Lawson in the UK; actor Yosh Yu in China; entrepreneur and philanthropist Sara Tendulkar in India; and media personality and comedian Abareru-kun in Japan,” Tourism Australian Managing Director Phillipa Harrison said. Assistant Minister for Tourism Nita Green added: “Supporting our tourism industry means supporting the jobs in Australia that rely on it. This next chapter of Come and Say G’Day will do just that. It’s energetic, funny and heart-warming, and highlights Australia’s iconic places and the memories you can make by visiting them. I can’t wait to see the campaign launched across key markets, and bringing more visitors to every part of Australia.”
