5 cricketers and their tennis equivalents

#1 Roger Federer – Sachin Tendulkar

Arguably the greatest of all time in their respective sport, Roger Federer and Sachin Tendulkar have redefined class. Whether it's Tendulkar’s straight drive or Federer’s effortless forehand, it is pure joy to watch these two perform their magic in their respective fields.

The impact that both Sachin and Federer on people’s lives is unimaginable. They have been role models for millions of individuals around the world and coaches have often used the examples of these two legends to inspire youngsters.

Sachin and Federer have achieved almost everything there is to achieve in the world of cricket and tennis respectively. While Sachin is the leading run-getter in both the ODI and Test formats, Federer has the maximum number of Grand Slams in tennis history.

Currently, Sachin has retired from all forms of cricket while Federer, who suffered an injury setback a few months ago, is looking to make a successful return to tennis at the beginning of 2017. The pair even met in the year 2011 at the Wimbledon Championships.