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Akash Lal: The Forgotten Selector Behind Sachin’s First India Call

Akash Lal, the former Delhi opener and national selector, played a key role in backing a teenage Sachin Tendulkar for India’s historic 1989 Pakistan tour.

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Akash Lal: The Forgotten Selector Behind Sachin’s First India Call

Akash Lal, the former Delhi opener and national selector, played a key role in backing a teenage Sachin Tendulkar for India’s historic 1989 Pakistan tour.

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