And now, Sunny to Sachin

Something’s been troubling the legendary Sunil Gavaskar ever since the 98th ball of the Durban one-dayer — when Sachin Tendulkar was bowled by Andre Nel after a compact 35. And today, he decided to get it off his chest.

Here as a TV commentator, Gavaskar walked down to the Indian nets this afternoon to spend over 25 minutes with Sachin Tendulkar. Taking Sachin’s bat, he told his “little champion” that he probably needs to have his front foot a bit straighter on the forward movement than it was at Durban. He felt that Tendulkar was moving more across than what was necessary.

The brief shadow-batting session done, a quick thank you from Sachin and Virender Sehwag, who was looking on, Gavaskar walked back with a smile. As quietly as he had come in.