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Lillee turned down Sachin

Not many know that Sachin Tendulkar once wanted to become a fast bowler, but was rejected at the MRF Pace Academy. The man who rejected him and did Indian cricket a favour was none other than Australian legend Dennis Lillee.Sept 2012

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