English conditions offer a lot of seam and swing, making things difficult for the batters. Tendulkar highlighted that batting outside the crease often forces the bowlers to shorten their length, which ultimately benefits the batters.
Speaking to The Indian Express, Sachin Tendulkar said:
Sachin Tendulkar was one of the few Indian batsmen, who flourished in English conditions. He amassed 1575 runs from 17 Tests at a healthy average of 54.31, including four centuries and eight fifties.
The former India captain also highlighted the adversities of batting outside the crease. Tendulkar said that batters need to be more careful while leaving the ball outside the off-stump.
“For the first 12 years, I couldn’t sleep properly on the eve of the match” - Sachin Tendulkar
Meanwhile, batting in alien conditions and the difficulties it possesses often put batsmen under pressure. Speaking further, Sachin Tendulkar highlighted that sportspeople go through a lot of anxiety before an important game.
Many cricketers have now opened up on mental health issues. Most recently, ace England all-rounder Ben Stokes has taken an indefinite break from cricket citing mental health prob.
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