7 Indian players who benefited from Sachin Tendulkar's guidance during challenging times ft. Sanju Samson

Several Indian players have sought Sachin Tendulkar’s advice in tough phases of their careers.

While there have been many legends in the game of cricket, there is only one God- Sachin Tendulkar. During his 24-year-long international career from 1989 to 2013, the master blaster not only dominated the field with the bat but also won a million hearts with his humble attitude.

Tendulkar’s aura is so great that even today, many Indian players look up to him for advice. Over the years, a few legendary Indian cricketers sought Sachin’s guidance in challenging phases of their careers.

On that note, below are the 7 Indian players who benefited from Tendulkar’s advice in challenging phases of their careers.

7 Players who sought Sachin Tendulkar’s advice-

1. Virat Kohli

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli‘s form took a huge dip in 2014. At that time, he had scored only 134 runs in five Test matches during the tour of England. Kohli then sought advice from Tendulkar to improve his game, and Tendulkar suggested him to trust the methods.

Kohli bounced back with a spectacular show in the test series in Australia in December, smacking four centuries across four games.

2. Suresh Raina

After playing for the Indian team for almost 12 years, Suresh Raina found it challenging to secure a place in the national team in 2017. He consulted Tendulkar in his low phase and also engaged in practice sessions with him. A year later, he made a comeback in the Indian team for the England tour.

3. Yuvraj Singh

A few months ahead of the ODI World Cup 2011, Yuvraj Singh struggled with his form and failed to deliver consistent performances. He reached out to the Master Blaster for advice.

The star all-rounder revealed that he had Tendulkar’s photo in his locker and used to look at the picture before going out to bat during the 2011 World Cup. With 362 runs and 15 wickets, he played a pivotal role in India’s victory and was adjudged Player of the Tournament.

4. Shubman Gill

After test retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in May 2025, Shubman Gill was handed the captaincy of the red-ball format. He had a big responsibility considering a young and inexperienced bunch of players in the squad and the England test tour ahead of him.

Before the campaign, Gill spoke to Tendulkar and received a few tips on how to succeed in England’s conditions. He arrived with an impeccable performance in the five-match series, scoring 754 runs with four hundreds and leading India to a 2-2 draw.

5. Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur led India Women to their first-ever ICC title by defeating South Africa in the final of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.

Before the final, she received a call from Sachin, who advised her to control the pace of the game and maintain patience, as playing too fast could negatively impact the team’s performance.

6. Shafali Varma

Due to Pratika Rawal’s injury ahead of the crucial semi-final against Australia in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, Shafali Varma was added to the playing XI.

She revealed how meeting Sachin Tendulkar ahead of the final against South Africa boosted her confidence. The opening batter scored 87 runs off 78 balls and picked two wickets to win Player of the Match in the summit clash.

7. Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson witnessed a big turnaround in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2026. He was initially overlooked in India’s playing XI but eventually won the Player of the Tournament award after finishing as India’s highest run-scorer.

He also scored three consecutive half-centuries in the last three matches to play a crucial role in the team’s victory. Samson revealed that Sachin called him ahead of the final, and the conversation with the batting legend helped him with preparation, game awareness, and understanding.

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