5 life lessons given by Sachin Tendulkar

3. Relish responsibility

The reliance on Tendulkar was at it's peak in the 1990s — The reliance on Tendulkar was at

Any cricket supporter who followed the game in the 1990s would admit that while there were six or seven batsmen in the side, the wicket of Tendulkar for the opposition mattered more than anyone else.

He was the lynchpin of the side and the responsibility seemed to bring the best out of him.

Between 1990 and 1999, Tendulkar's lowest average with the bat was 69.08 in 50-over cricket and in Test cricket, it was 19.50 in 1991.

It almost seemed like more the pressure fell on his shoulder, the better he got as a batsman.

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Shankar is a featured columnist for cricket at Sportskeeda. He has completed his education in B.E. (IEM) and PG Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and has a rich experience of around 7 years at various notable organizations.

Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.

Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.

Aside from watching cricket, he also enjoys reading and watching movies.

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