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News18
a day ago
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- News18
No Sachin Tendulkar! Hashim Amla Picks 3 Best Batters Of All Time
Tendulkar is arguably the greatest batter of all time. The former India opener and captain holds the record for scoring the most runs in the Test and ODI formats of the game. Legendary South African top-order batter and former captain Hashim Amla is in England these days, where he is playing for AB de Villiers-led South Africa Champions in the World Championship of Legends. The 42-year-old right-handed batter scored 15 runs from 18 balls against West Indies Legends on Saturday (July 19) and will next take the field against India Legends at County Ground in Northampton on Tuesday, July 22. Amla, who amassed a total of 2527 runs against India in 52 matches played across formats, ahead of the big match against the Yuvraj Singh-led side, during an interview with Star Sports, was asked to pick his three best batters of all time, and he included one Indian in his list, but surprisingly that name was not Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar, who played for India from November 1989 to November 2013, is arguably the greatest batter of all time. The 51-year-old right-handed batter holds the record of playing the most Tests and ODIs and scoring the most runs in the five-day and 50-over formats of the game. But according to Amla, who finished his career with 18,672 runs in 349 matches for South Africa across formats, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Viv Richards are the three best batters according to him. 'There are so many over the years. Growing up my three favourite players were Brian Lara, Steve Waugh, and Jacques Kallis, also being from South Africa. But also maybe three other names: you've got Virat (Kohli) in recent times, AB de Villiers, and I'd say one more old one—Sir Vivian Richards." Hashim Amla reveals his top 3 batters at the World Championship of Legends… and drops a name he's got his eyes on! 👀 #WCL2025 👉 IND Champions vs SA Champions | TUE, 22nd JULY, 5 PM | LIVE on Star Sports Network — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 20, 2025 Amla, who also captained South Africa in 14 Tests and nine ODIs during his playing days, will lock horns against his many former rivals in the ongoing World Championship of Legends. When asked to pick any player who is excited to play against in the coming days, Amla mentioned Chris Gayle's name. Gayle is the captain of West Indies' Legends in WCL 2025. 'Universe Boss. He's definitely the one I always look forward to watching and playing again, to play against." view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
a day ago
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- Indian Express
‘I watched him as a kid': James Anderson admits feeling ‘completely out of place' being alongside Sachin Tendulkar on trophy
Among the conversations that dominated the airwaves before India's five-Test series got underway in England was the name of the trophy that the two sides will be playing for. The old Pataudi Trophy had been retired, leading to quite a bit of controversy, and was replaced with the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, named after India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar and England bowling legend James Anderson. There was some consternation about that as well, largely due to the fact that Tendulkar was a far senior player to Anderson. Tendulkar's prolific career, in which he scored a whopping 34,357 runs with as many as 100 international centuries, lasted from 1989 to 2013 while Anderson took his 704 wickets in 188 Tests in an international career that spanned the years between 2002 and 2024. Anderson has now himself admitted that he felt somewhat strange to see his name beside Tendulkar's considering how senior the latter was. 'It's not necessarily just how huge it is to have a trophy named after you, but alongside Sachin Tendulkar, who for me is one of the greatest ever cricketers to have lived. I feel completely out of place when I see myself alongside him with the trophy. I hold him in such high regard.' Anderson told 'Sky Sports'. 'I watched him as a kid, played against him. He's just such an iconic cricketer who's carried the weight of a nation on his shoulders throughout his career and past it as well. So, to share something like this with him is an incredible honour.' The 42-year-old Anderson is still playing in domestic cricket, adding to his incredible tally of over 1100 first class wickets. He brought the curtains down on his illustrious international career last year, although he stated later on that it was something he did because the England team management told him. He said that he feels somewhat detached from his own legacy. 'It is strange that when people talk about what I have achieved in cricket, like when I hear about it as if someone's talking about someone else if that makes sense like I don't feel it is me who has achieved all this,' he said.
Business Standard
a day ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Anderson admits feeling out of place beside Tendulkar with trophy in hand
England pace legend James Anderson confessed that seeing his name alongside the iconic Sachin Tendulkar on a trophy feels "completely out of place," calling it an incredible honour to be associated with "one of the greatest cricketers to have ever lived". The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has rechristened the Test series between India and England as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, paying tribute to the two titans of the sport. Previously, the contests on English soil were played for the Pataudi Trophy, named after former Indian captains Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and his son Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi. "It's not necessarily just how huge it is to have a trophy named after you, but alongside Sachin Tendulkar, who for me is one of the greatest ever cricketers to have lived. "I feel completely out of place when I see myself alongside him with the trophy. I hold him in such high regard." Anderson told 'Sky Sports'. "I watched him as a kid, played against him. He's just such an iconic cricketer who's carried the weight of a nation on his shoulders throughout his career and past it as well. So, to share something like this with him is an incredible honour." Both Anderson and Tendulkar are widely regarded as all-time greats. They are the most-capped players in the history of Test cricket. Tendulkar played 200 matches, and Anderson appeared in 188 Tests. Anderson, who claimed 704 wickets in 188 Tests, faced Tendulkar on several occasions during the late 2000s. The 42-year-old also reflected on how detached he sometimes feels from the legacy he's created. "It is strange that when people talk about what I have achieved in cricket, like when I hear about it as if someone's talking about someone else if that makes sense like I don't feel it is me who has achieved all this," he said. Anderson brought the curtain down on his illustrious career last year, stepping aside to make way for England's next generation of fast bowlers. England currently lead the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-1 with the fourth Test slated to begin on Wednesday at Manchester.
Mint
a day ago
- Sport
- Mint
James Anderson opens up on sharing trophy name with Sachin Tendulkar for IND vs ENG series; ‘I don't feel it is me…'
Having his or her name associated with Sachin Tendulkar is in itself a massive achievement for any cricketer in the world. For James Anderson, the former England pacer felt 'completely out of place' when he saw his name alongside the cricketing legend after the Pataudi Trophy was renamed as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Previously, the India vs England Test series were played as the Pataudi Trophy, named after former Indian captains Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and his son Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. However, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) decided to rechristen it as Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, which is a tribute to the living legends. Speaking in detail for the first time, Anderson expressed his feelings when he first heard about the Test series to be named after him. "I feel completely out of place when I see myself alongside him with the trophy. As I said, I hold him in such high regard,' Anderson, who retired from international cricket in 2024 told Sky Sports. Both Anderson and Tendulkar have been stalwarts in their own capacities. While Tendulkar played 24 years for his close to 30000 international runs and 100 centuries, Anderson bid adieu to the game at the top level with 704 wickets in a 20-year career. Despite that, Anderson still felt difficult to match with Tendulkar. 'It is strange that when people talk about what I have achieved in cricket, like when I hear about it, as if someone's talking about someone else, if that makes sense,' Anderson explained. 'Like I don't feel it is me who has achieved all this. It sounds really strange, but that is how my head works. I just can't quite believe the things that come with playing such a long time,' added Anderson. With three matches already done and dusted, both India and England are preparing for the fourth Test match that starts on July 23 in Manchester. The series started with England winning the first game in Leeds before Shubman Gill's side bounced back with 336-run victory in Birmingham. India could have taken a 2-1 lead had they not suffered a batting collapse in the final innings of the third Test match at Lord's.
NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"Completely Out Of...": James Anderson Finally Reacts To Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Naming
England pace legend James Anderson confessed that seeing his name alongside the iconic Sachin Tendulkar on a trophy feels "completely out of place," calling it an incredible honour to be associated with "one of the greatest cricketers to have ever lived". The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has rechristened the Test series between India and England as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, paying tribute to the two titans of the sport. Previously, the contests on English soil were played for the Pataudi Trophy, named after former Indian captains Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and his son Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi. "It's not necessarily just how huge it is to have a trophy named after you, but alongside Sachin Tendulkar, who for me is one of the greatest ever cricketers to have lived. "I feel completely out of place when I see myself alongside him with the trophy. I hold him in such high regard." Anderson told 'Sky Sports'. "I watched him as a kid, played against him. He's just such an iconic cricketer who's carried the weight of a nation on his shoulders throughout his career and past it as well. So, to share something like this with him is an incredible honour." Both Anderson and Tendulkar are widely regarded as all-time greats. They are the most-capped players in the history of Test cricket. Tendulkar played 200 matches, and Anderson appeared in 188 Tests. Anderson, who claimed 704 wickets in 188 Tests, faced Tendulkar on several occasions during the late 2000s. The 42-year-old also reflected on how detached he sometimes feels from the legacy he's created. "It is strange that when people talk about what I have achieved in cricket, like when I hear about it as if someone's talking about someone else if that makes sense like I don't feel it is me who has achieved all this," he said. Anderson brought the curtain down on his illustrious career last year, stepping aside to make way for England's next generation of fast bowlers. England currently lead the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-1 with the fourth Test slated to begin on Wednesday at Manchester.
