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The Iceman Cometh
He made his Test debut on December 26, 1985, aged 20. Thrown into the deep end, he responded in the manner we all know so well.

He has never been a pretty batsman. But what he lacked in grace, he made up in grit.

'If I wanted someone to bat for my life, it would have to be Steve Waugh -- but I would pay $1,000 to watch Sachin bat. I hope that explains the subtle difference.'
-- Allan Border, former Australian captain.

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