I did cricket a favour by rejecting Sachin: Lillee
Australian great Dennis Lillee on Monday recalled his first meeting with Sachin Tendulkar and said on a lighter note that he did the game a "favour" by rejecting the batsman when he went to the MRF Pace Foundation with an ambition to become a fast bowler in the late 80s.
endulkar to focus on his batting instead of bowling. Asked about his first encounter with Tendulkar, Lillee, who is bidding adieu to the MRF Pace Foundation after 25 years of service, said: "I actually feel very embarrassed because I rejected him as a fast bowler. "I think I did him and the game of cricket a favour. I am just joking, but I will never forget (the incident)."