Five controversial moments in Sachin Tendulkar's life that cricket fans will never forget

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: April 21, 2020 18:31 IST2020-04-21T18:31:05+5:302020-04-21T18:31:05+5:30

Sachin Tendulkar was accused of ball tampering. Yes it is true. The allegation was made by match official Mike Dennis during the 2001 Test between India and South Africa. The camera imprisoned that Tendulkar was tampering with the ball.

After receiving a Ferrari 360 Modena at Silverstone from Michael Schumacher – the Italian company’s gesture after he equaled Don Bradman’s 29 Test centuries – Tendulkar was offered a custom duty waiver from the Indian government. Considered illegal to grant an exemption for a gift, the decision was met with backlash from activists and a litigation, forcing Fiat India to pay the import duty.

Sachin Tendulkar was unbeaten on 194 on the second day of the Test between India and Pakistan in 2004. He was moving in the direction of the batsman, but skipper Rahul Dravid declared India's innings. Then Tendulkar fans criticized Dravid for his decesion.

Everyone has heard many stories of friendship between Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli. However, Kambli had accused Tendulkar in Sach Ka Saamna. Kambal alleged that Tendulkar could have saved my career, but he did not do it.

He denied Harbhajan Singh had made a racial slur at Andrew Symonds, the Australia all-rounder, in the Sydney Test. The Australian media and the then captain Ricky Ponting insist – even to this day – that they were taken aback by Tendulkar’s statement defending the India off-spinner, which saved him from punishment.

Tendulkar, not known to give controversial remarks to the media, was said to be unhappy with the team picked to play in the Asia Cup. The then-captain allegedly said he was given a 'B grade team', which he has since vehemently denied saying. He, however, was unhappy about the exclusion of Vinod Kamble and Nayan Mongia.

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