New Delhi, November 16: Former India pacer Javagal Srinath today hailed Sachin Tendulkar for completing two decades in international cricket and said the champion batsman is the greatest sportsperson of Asia.
“It was always great to play with Sachin. It is great to see him complete 20 years in international cricket. I don’t think any other sportsperson in Asia has ever achieved such a feat,” Srinath said here on the sidelines of an advertisement shoot.
Tendulkar, who made his debut way back in 1989 against Pakistan in Karachi, completed 20 years in international cricket yesterday and Srinath was proud to share the dressing room with the little master.
“What amazes me is his motivation that lasted for so many years and he is still fit, going strong and scoring runs.
–Agencies