Sachin Tendulkar's inclusion in the dream team was because of the fact that Sir Donald Bradman considered him the closest to himself in technique and temperament, according to 'Bradman's Best' author, Roland Perry. It is known that Bradman had said that Sachin's shot production, style and compactness were closest to him. Sir Don, being pragmatic, selected Sachin as someone nearest to him in the modern era, Perry told reporters. Both players had mutual friendship and respect for each other. Bradman had great respect for Sachin Tendulkar, he said. My own observation is that Sachin has more oriental flair and he hits the ball high whereas Bradman's shots were more along the ground, Perry, who chronicled all the 12 members of the dream team in his book, said. Their grips were different. Sachin's cover drives are more noticeable and elegant than Bradman's though the effect of both was the same. They were both big occasion players, pulling out the best under pressure and men of great humility, said Perry who revealed he had thoroughly enjoyed writing the book.
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