Still amazes me that he never batted in nets during 2003 World Cup: Harbhajan

New Delhi: There are no perfect cricketers, but if there is someone closest to perfection, the only name that Harbhajan Singh can ever think of is Sachin Tendulkar.

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One of India's greatest spinners, Harbhajan has been a close friend of the maestro for more than 20 years and his "memory bank" is full of Tendulkar stories, both on and off the field.

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"Paaji (as Tendulkar is referred to by junior teammates) is perhaps someone who is closest to being a perfect cricketer. Obviously, as a person he is a role model and an example of how to lead your life with dignity, humility, despite enjoying god-like status and insane following in our country," Harbhajan said during an interaction ahead of Tendulkar's 50th birthday. (PTI)

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