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Goosebumps! Must See Pictures From Sachin Tendulkar's Bushfire Bash Over

First Published | Feb 9, 2020, 12:32 PM IST

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday came out of retirement for one over to face Australia's Ellyse Perry during the innings break of the Bushfire relief fundraiser match between Ponting XI and Gilchrist XI. Ellyse Perry bowled four balls to Tendulkar, and the Master Blaster managed to score a boundary on the first ball of the over. The rest of the two balls were bowled by Sutherland. When Tendulkar was batting, Australia's women's team did the fielding duties.

Here's how the over panned out:

Sachin Tendulkar Vs Ellyse Perry: Ball 1: Leg glance for FOUR. Ball 2: Square of the wicket for TWO. Ball 3: Down the leg side for ZERO. Ball 4: Square Cut for ZERO.

Sachin Tendulkar Vs Sutherland: Ball 5: Cover drive in 30-Yard Circle. Ball 6: Straight drive.

Sachin Tendulkar looks on during the Bushfire Cricket Bash T20 match between the Ponting XI and the Gilchrist XI at Junction Oval on February 09, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The match is being staged as part of 'The Big Appeal', raising funds for the Australian Bushfire Appeal.
Sachin Tendulkar speaks to Ellyse Perry during the Bushfire Cricket Bash T20 match between the Ponting XI and the Gilchrist XI at Junction Oval on February 09, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Sachin Tendulkar accepted a challenge thrown by superstar Australia women's team all-rounder Ellyse Perry to come out of retirement and play one over during innings break.
Sachin Tendulkar looks on during the Bushfire Cricket Bash T20 match between the Ponting XI and the Gilchrist XI at Junction Oval on February 09, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.
Sachin Tendulkar poses with the Australian Women's Cricket team during the Bushfire Cricket Bash T20 match between the Ponting XI and the Gilchrist XI at Junction Oval on February 09, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.
Sachin Tendulkar prepares to bat during the Bushfire Cricket Bash T20 match between the Ponting XI and the Gilchrist XI at Junction Oval on February 09, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Tendulkar, was quick to respond to Ellyse Perry's challenge, saying, "Sounds great Ellyse,".
Sachin Tendulkar (2R) walks out with Ellyse Perry of Australia (2L) during the Bushfire Cricket Bash T20 match between the Ponting XI and the Gilchrist XI at Junction Oval on February 09, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.
Sachin Tendulkar shakes hands with Jess Jonassen of Australia during the Bushfire Cricket Bash T20 match between the Ponting XI and the Gilchrist XI at Junction Oval on February 09, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.
Sachin Tendulkar greets Australian player Sutherland during the Bushfire Cricket Bash T20 match between the Ponting XI and the Gilchrist XI at Junction Oval on February 09, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.
Sachin Tendulkar greets Australia players during the Bushfire Cricket Bash T20 match between the Ponting XI and the Gilchrist XI at Junction Oval on February 09, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.
Ellyse Perry bowled four balls to Sachin Tendulkar, and the Master Blaster managed to score a boundary on the first ball of the over with a cheeky leg glance.
The second ball by Perry went square of the wicket for TWO. When Tendulkar was batting, Australia's women's team did the fielding duties.
The third ball by Ellyse Perry went down the leg side for ZERO.
The fourth ball by Ellyse Perry to Sachin Tendulkar: Square Cut for ZERO.
The rest of the two balls to Sachin Tendulkar were bowled by Sutherland. The Master Blaster hit the fifth ball of the over for a cover drive in 30-yard circle.
The final ball of the over saw Sachin Tendulkar hit his signature straight drive. This batting display by the Master Blaster was pure class and gave goosebumps to all present for the match. The match was played to raise funds and all match profits will go to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund.

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