Former Indian cricketer WV Raman has urged the BCCI to appoint legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar as India's team's batting consultant ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. With sufficient time between now and the second Test, Raman believes that Sachin Tendulkar's expertise could be pivotal in helping India refine their batting approach against a formidable Australian bowling attack.
"I think that #TeamIndia could benefit if they have the services of #Tendulkar as the batting consultant in their prep for the #BGT2025," Raman tweeted. He added, "Enough time between now and the 2nd test. Roping in consultants is rather common these days. Worth a thought?" With batting consultants becoming an increasingly common addition to support teams, Raman's suggestion has sparked discussion amongst fans and experts alike.
The prospect of Tendulkar guiding India's batsmen against Australia is tantalizing, given his remarkable record against the Aussies. Over his illustrious career, Tendulkar has faced Australia in 20 Tests, scoring a massive 1809 runs with an impressive average of 53.20 with 6 hundreds. From his first tour in 1991 to his last in 2013, Tendulkar consistently stood as a thorn in Australia's side, both on their home turf and in India.
During his five tours Down Under, Tendulkar showcased his batting mastery in iconic venues like the WACA in Perth, where he scored memorable centuries, and the SCG, where he crafted a brilliant 241* in 2003, a disciplined knock that remains etched in cricketing history. His formidable skill won him the respect and admiration of Australian fans, culminating in his 2012 conferral with the prestigious Order of Australia.
India's top-order concerns heading into BGT are apparent, with star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma struggling for form. Both players amassed modest totals-91 and 93 runs, respectively-across six innings in India's recent 0-3 series loss to New Zealand. This slump has raised concerns, especially with the demanding challenge of facing Australia looming. Kohli and Rohit's combined form will be crucial not only for India's hopes in the BGT series but also for their ambitions in the World Test Championship (WTC), where a place in the final remains within reach.
Adding Tendulkar's expertise could be a strategic move, as he is intimately familiar with the intricacies of facing Australia's pace and spin attacks. With a profound understanding of Australian pitches and conditions, Tendulkar's presence could provide vital insights to help India counter Australia's aggressive bowling line-up. Read More
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