There’s something about watching Sachin Tendulkar and Leander Paes in action that even makes a non-sporting fan
sit up and take note of the magic that these two stalwarts bring to their respective sports.

Tendulkar and Paes are not only great ambassadors for cricket and tennis respectively as well as India, but they have also inspired a whole generation of Indian youngsters to not only take interest in sports, but also challenge themselves to achieve results beyond the possible. Both these legends have been blessed with immense talent, but they have also trained with dedication and have modified their game over the years to suit the changing nature of their respective sports.

Tendulkar and Paes are also similar in that both have carried the expectations of a billion people on their shoulders for over a decade with class and elan. Rarely have these two appeared to be flustered in the middle, and neither have these huge expectations ever caused seeds of self-doubt or any unnecessary pressure on the duo.