Little Man with Big Point to Prove

There are still a handful of matches to go in this years IPL but Mumbai Indians are already scenting victory in the race for the title, mostly down to the heroics of one man.

Mumbai have opened up a four point lead in the title race thanks a great deal to the batting masterclass of ‘The Little Master”. Tendulkar has scored a mere 512 runs in just 11 games. Only Jacques Kallis has scored more, and only by  a whisker. Whats more, Tendulkar has played one game less than his South African rival.

Tendulkar has a point to prove. Over recent years many have started to doubt his ability. Many say his hunger for the game, his hunger for runs which has for so long burned so brightly, has started to fade. On this season’s evidence, how wrong can they be. The Indian International has cut, pulled, stroked, smashed and blazed his way to 512 runs against some fierce opposition and quality bowlers to once more grace both the headlines and the hearts of the Indian public. Tendulkars fine 89 against Rajasthan was not only breathtaking but it was a lesson in compatriotism, in that fans from both franchises were cheering him on, proving that he is still the pride of India.

Of course the likes of Harbhajan, Malinga and Khan have bowled effortlessly but it is the bat of Tendulkar which strikes the most fear into the opposition. Mumbai are well on their way……