11 December,2010 07:32 AM IST | | Corrospondents
Coach Gary Kirsten said he wants his Indian side to face as many short fast deliveries as possible before their Test series against South Africa begins in Centurion next week.
Sachin Tendulkar was hit on the helmet, but was crisp during training
at Cape Town
Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar will have felt today that he has faced the worst case scenario after a beamer from newbie teammate Umesh Yadav clattered into the side of his helmet.
The 147 Test capped Tendulkar had to stop and check that he had not suffered any injury after the bouncy delivery had its way with him reports News24.
Having satisfied himself that all was well, he continued to face an onslaught from Yadav and displayed his usual impeccable timing andcrisp driving. India face off against the Proteas in the first Test in Centurion next Thursday. Courtesy: newstime.co.za
