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Sydney, Feb 7: <\/strong> Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Friday did not want to go into comparisons between Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, saying both batters are a joy to watch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Tendulkar also termed Marnus Labuschagne as special on the sidelines of Bushfire Cricket Bash where he will be coaching Ponting XI.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I don't like getting into comparisons. People have tried comparing me to a number of guys and I've said, 'Just leave us alone'," Tendulkar was quoted as saying by www.cricket.com.au.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"Let's not get into comparisons and let us enjoy what both those individuals are doing. They are entertaining the entire cricketing world and it's a joy for us to watch."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

On rising Australia star Labuschagne who has impressed one and all especially in Tests with his batting heroics, Tendulkar said his footwork was incredible and that he was special.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I happened to be watching the second Test match at Lord's between England and Australia. When Steve Smith got injured, I saw Labuschagne's second innings," Tendulkar said ahead of Sunday's Bushfire Bash charity fundraiser match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I was sitting with my father-in-law. I saw Marnus get hit off the second ball from Jofra Archer and, post that, the 15 minutes he batted, I said, 'This player looks special'.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"There is something about him. His footwork was precise. Footwork is not physical, it's mental. If you're not thinking positively in your mind, then your feet don't move.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"That clearly indicated to me that this guy is mentally strong because if you're not, your feet will not move. His footwork was incredible."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Tendulkar also spoke on Day-Night Tests, with BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and India skipper Kohli softening the Indian board's previous opposition to pink-ball cricket. India could play a pink ball Test later this year in Australia during their tour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"The first session, before the dew sets in, is going to be critical," said the 200-Test veteran. "The declaration becomes important -- (if) your tailenders are batting, you don't need to score those 20 or 25 extra runs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"You'd much rather declare and get three or four top-order wickets during that period, because I felt the ball would better on the pitch and the temperature starts dropping. There is lateral movement when the dew sets in, the ball starts skidding through. Those 15-20 overs (under lights) are critical."
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