ICC World Cup 2019 | “Treat ODIs like Test match” - Sachin Tendulkar’s advice to Rashid Khan

In the domestic franchise cricket, Rashid Khan is the first name on the list in any team and he has transferred his performance to the ODI level as well. He is the second highest wicket-taker in ODIs ever since the last World Cup and as Afghanistan approaches this mega event, Tendulkar picked him as the man to watch out for. During his commentary debut with Star Sports, the Master Blaster also had some advice for Rashid.

"I think he's going to be instrumental in creating those upsets in this tournament. If I have to tell him something, I would say, 'Look, treat this like a Test match. Because even in the T20 format, you've been able to pick wickets because the batters have not read what you've done with your wrist. And you do that, back yourself, have an attacking field, and challenge batters to hit over mid-on and mid-off,” Tendulkar, making his commentary debut on Star Sports, said on the first day of the tournament, at the innings break in the match between England and South Africa. 

"Of course deep midwicket has to be there in today's format. But I would say challenge the batters and you won't disappoint the Afghanistan fans."

While David Warner has made a brilliant comeback to top-flight cricket with a stunning IPL season, Jofra Archer has become the main man in the English side after his induction to the national team. The former Indian opener picked the duo as the players to watch out for in this World Cup.

"It has to be David Warner, because I saw him in the IPL and he made a huge statement there," Tendulkar said when asked about the batsman he was most excited about watching. "He looked hungry, determined, focussed and fitter. Warner was anyway fit, but he looked unbelievably fit (in the IPL). In extreme conditions, he pushed himself and ran hard. He looks determined so I think he's the batter to watch out for.

"I am looking forward to Jofra Archer bowling for England because I know, in crunch moments, England are always going to look at Jofra Archer to bowl those tight overs. Or if you need a breakthrough, you need Jofra Archer to come and give that breakthrough."