Sachin scores without playing

MUMBAI, April 26: Sachin Tendulkar drives them crazy 8212; be it the bowlers around the world or his fans. The double spectacle that he unleashed at Sharjah to win India the Coca-Cola Cup, today ensured the Vijay Manjrekar Single-Wicket Tournament a big draw.

For, among the various international stars that were to compete in the one-day event today, was Indian cricket8217;s box-office sensation. And as the matches got under way at Shivaji Park, featuring ex-internationals Sandeep Patil, Sanjay Manjrekar, Salil Ankola, Pravin Amre and Atul Bedade the buzz doing the round was: 8220;Tendlya is coming.8221;

The residents of Shivaji Park had seen him blossom from close quarters and were there today also to laud him for having beaten the best. However, they had to return with a frown for their hero suffered an ankle sprain and decided to skip the event which he had won thrice in a row.