The former Indian player and captian Chandu Borde on his 75th birthday here saw batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar reminiscing his 1989 debut tour of Pakistan where Borde, as the coach, introduced him to the cricketing world.
"Chandu Sir guided me through the difficulties from 16 year old was expected to undergo on his first appearance on a abroad tour. captian told me how to improve upon mistakes without disturbing my natural game technique and instincts, Tendulkar was saying this last night, in an overwhelming expression of gratitude to Borde, who served Indian cricket in various capacities.
Tendulkar recalled Borde''s contribution to his shaping as a cricketer on the debut tour and said the gentle way in which the former all-rounder gave him useful tips in the nets boosted his confidence.
"What Chandu Sir did for me then came from his passion for the game. He never expected any public acknowledgment of what he did for me or wished for anything in return," said international cricket''s most prolific scorer.
The master blaster further went on to recount the more recent stint of Borde, one of the most valuable all-rounders of the Indian Test squad from 1958 to 1970, as an administrator when he accompanied the Indian team as manager for the 2007 tour of England.
