Initially Sachin wanted to be a fast bowler, but a great International cricketer advised him to give up the idea?

Question

A Great International cricketer advised Sachin Tendulkar to give up the idea, which led him to focus on his batting. Who was this famous cricketer?

Answer 1

Dennis Lillee

During his school days, Sachin attended the MRF pace foundation with the intention of becoming a fast bowler. But, the chief coach of the MRF pace foundation Dennis Lillee advised him against it. Lillee asked Sachin to focus on his batting. And that indeed turned out to be good advice.