By Bipin Dani
MUMBAI, India (TheSportsNEXT) November 23, 2012: Sachin Tendulkar, who, on Wednesday night, was felicitated by the Indian cricket board for his 100 international centuries gave due credit to former coach, John Wright.
India's former coach was the first one who made him to believe that milestone is possible.
"It was a long time ago and I wonder when he still remembers that...", Wright, speaking exclusively over his mobile from New Zealand, said. "It was in the year 2001 when we were flying to South Africa. In fact, it was not my prediction..., but I just casually mention to him about his capabilities", Wright added.
"He was just half-way to his journey and had scored 50-60 centuries then...No, he immediately didn't react to my inspiration. He is a very reserved type of man. His batting is amazing and I admire him a lot. I am his great fan and rate him equal to Bradman".
Sachin Tendulkar's first hundred came in 1990 (against England at Manchester) and the last century against Bangladesh in Dhaka in 2012. Having scored 100 centuries- 51 in Tests and 49 in ODIs, what next for him?
"Sachin should not be brought under pressure. He should retire only when he feels like retiring", Wright added.
Wright, who coached Team India from 2000 to 2005, has not been in regular contact with Sachin Tendulkar since then. "Occasionally we have met and spoke during World Cup matches", the 59-year-old Wright concluded.
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