Shoaib Akhtar: “It’s a pleasure to have known you, [played with you] and against you. The battles against you on the ground are a treasure of my playing days”
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Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has sent a heartwarming message to iconic India batsman Sachin Tendulkar while wishing him happy birthday.
Akhtar and Tendulkar had some memorable battles on the field and the 44-year-old previously admitted that he had such a “good time bowling to” the Little Master.
Speaking about playing against Tendulkar, Akhtar said that the “battles against you on the ground are a treasure of my playing days”.
A very happy birthday to @sachin_rt . Arguably the best batsman in the history of the game. Its a pleasure to have known you, playing with you & against you.
The battles against you on the ground are a treasure of my playing days. #HappyBirthdaySachin #SachinTendulkar pic.twitter.com/oJSN9vWCHd— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) April 24, 2020
“A very happy birthday to Sachin Tendulkar. Arguably the best batsman in the history of the game. It’s a pleasure to have known you, [played with you] and against you. The battles against you on the ground are a treasure of my playing days,” Akhtar said on Twitter.
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