Rayudu didn't expect Sachin to surrender his man-of-the-match award to him

Ambati Rayudu's aspiration of playing for India received a boost on Tuesday. His knock of 63 under the watchful eyes of Sachin Tendulkar again established the wealth of talent possessed by India's former Under-19 skipper.
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Rayudu and Tendulkar flashed their bats after Mumbai romped home to a nine-wicket win against Bangalore.

Rayudu's knock floored his skipper, Tendulkar, who during the presentation ceremony, handed him his Man of the Match award, and said: "It was a brilliant innings from the young man (Rayudu). It was a special stuff. He deserves this award."

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