Saeed Ajmal Reflects on Tendulkar's Influence

Shahid Afridi, the former Pakistani cricketer, reminisced about his record 37-ball century achieved with a bat belonging to Sachin Tendulkar, a moment cherished by fans despite being surpassed by faster centuries since. Afridi expressed gratitude for being given the bat by Waqar Younis before the match, showcasing the connection to Tendulkar as one of his idols. In a related anecdote, former Pakistani spinner Saeed Ajmal shared how Tendulkar advised him to use the 'doosra' to dismiss Kevin Pietersen during a 2014 exhibition match at Lord's, which Ajmal successfully executed. Ajmal described Tendulkar as the most honest and kind cricketer he knows, reflecting on his own joy at dismissing the Indian legend during a prior match. The exhibition match marked a rare occasion where Indian and Pakistani players played together, with Tendulkar scoring well in his first match after retirement. Both cricketers highlighted their respect for each other, reinforcing Tendulkar's legendary status in cricket history.