Sachin wanted to be a pacer, was rejected by MRF Pace Foundation
Sachin Tendulkar visited the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai in 1987 to become a fast bowler, but was rejected by former Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee. Sachin later revealed that Lillee, who was the institute's director, noticed his batting skills and asked him to stick to batting. Notably, Sachin retired from international cricket on November 16, 2013.