Former England skipper Joe Root is gearing up for the inaugural edition of the ILT20, ahead of opening game of the season Root revealed the impact of the former Indian cricketer and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar while growing up as a kid.
“I mean obviously there are some wonderful players currently playing but look at what Sachin has achieved, it’s just remarkable really, the longevity, the ability to be such a high-performing player at such a young age, and then to be able to sustain and to keep developing and moving forward in the game. There have been times when he’s carried the weight of the pressure on his shoulders, and he did it for over 20 years,” Root said to Zee ahead of the ILT20 season opener.
I was a kid and I was admiring the way he played, and how easy it looked: Root
“He made his debut before I was born and played in my debut, and it just shows how and what he was for Indian Cricket for such a long period of time. Truly great at the game, someone that you know, along with many others. I was a kid and I was admiring the way he played, and how easy it looked, and not only has he contributed to Indian cricket but also to world cricket. So yeah, definitely a standout for me as a kid growing up,” he added.
