Sachin Tendulkar
Strokes of Genius
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Limited Edition of 100 Worldwide
Personally hand signed by: Sachin Tendulkar
Officially Licensed by: Cricket Australia
Authenticated and Certified by: PricewaterhouseCoopers
Framed Size: 1100mm x 500mm x 110mm
“Sachin Tendulkar plays more like me than any other modern player I've seen ”
Sir Donald Bradman
Known as the ‘Little Master' and recognised by Sir Donald Bradman as his modern-day incarnation, Sachin Tendulkar is one of the greatest and most dynamic batsmen to ever play the game of cricket. With a skill – a genius – which only a handful have possessed, the diminutive, Mumbai-born right-hander has destroyed practically every bowling attack in the world with an almost impenetrable ‘arsenal' of shots. Only the third player to score more than 30 Test centuries and the first to score 10,000 one-day runs, Tendulkar's timing and raw power are unsurpassed and his mental toughness, unrivalled. When confronted with a challenge, Sachin Tendulkar proves unstoppable.
A child prodigy, he made his debut in 1989 at the age of 16, in one of cricket's toughest arenas – in Karachi against Pakistan . In that ‘baptism of fire' he faced the double-pronged pace attack of two of the world's most feared bowlers, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis … making 15 runs in the first innings after being hit on the head by an explosive delivery. In the 2nd Test at Faisalabad he more than proved his worth, scoring a masterful and determined 59 runs in the first innings, before reaching another half century in the Test on a treacherous, ‘green-top' wicket at Sialkot . India failed to win a match in that series, but Tendulkar's efforts would not be in vain. Almost 15 years later, in March 2004, the ‘Little Master' helped create history … posting an unbeaten 194 as India broke-through for its first-ever win on Pakistani soil, in the First Test in Multan . Only months earlier, he amassed a magnificent 241* against Australia in Steve Waugh's final Test, at the S.C.G. It was his third double century, and his first outside of India .
Swashbuckling, but technically brilliant with his willow MRF ‘blade', Sachin Tendulkar is a cricketing genius, a superstar … yet a humble servant to the game of cricket.
Now, we are proud to announce the exclusive release of ‘Strokes of Genius' – a superbly Showcased Sachin Tendulkar MRF ‘Genius' bat – personally signed by the ‘Little Master' himself . Available in a strictly limited edition, only 100 will ever be released worldwide.
With Tendulkar's supreme standing in the game of cricket, this exciting and most important new release will forever be a testament to his achievements and is certain to create immediate and intense interest from collectors of cricket memorabilia. It is of the highest echelon in sporting collectables and is a piece of sporting history that can be passed on through generations.
Stylishly presented and personally-signedStylishly presented and personally-signed by Sachin Tendulkar in Sydney on February 7, 2004, this prestigious new memorabilia release will enrich any room in which its is displayed.
Perfect for your boardroom, office or home, the MRF ‘Genius' comes in a magnificent, handcrafted timber Showcase. A slab of diamond-polished, green-edged, 10mm thick Plexiglas is encased within the walnut-finished Showcase to achieve a gallery effect. The hand-crafted case measures a full 1100mm long, 500mm wide and 110mm deep. Also featured is a rear display including action images and a written tribute.
Authenticated and Certified
Each personally-signed cricket bat is a genuine MRF ‘Genius' cricket bat, crafted by the Madras Rubber Factory in India and has been independently authenticated and certified by the major chartered accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers. It is made to the same specifications as the bat used by Sachin Tendulkar, ensuring the integrity is preserved, not just for surface appearances, but right to the very core of the cricket bat.