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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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