
Delhi Daredevils batsman Manoj Tiwari said 8216;valuable tips8217; from Sachin Tendulkar helped improve his batting.
8220;Sachin gave me a lot of tips which had a positive effect on my batting,8221; right-handed 22-year-old Tiwari said in Chandigarh.
He said during the recent tri-series in Australia, Tendulkar had told him how to improve his technique.
8220;It has helped me and I am hoping to perform well for the Daredevils,8221; he said.
Tiwari, who has played just one ODI so far, said he wanted to be a permanent member of the Indian squad and strengthen the middle-order, where he faces stiff competition from players like Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa and Rohit Sharma. He also praised Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag, saying he was leading the side well. 8220;He is a great leader and we all enjoy playing under him,8221; he said.