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“On a train from Shimla to Delhi, there was a halt in one of the stations. The train stopped by for few minutes as usual. Sachin was nearing century, batting on 98. The passengers, railway officials, everyone on the train waited for Sachin to complete the century. This Genius can stop time in India!”

Quote by Peter Roebuck

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Peter Roebuck was a British cricketer and writer, known for his elegant batting and insightful commentaries. A right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler, Roebuck played for Somerset County Cricket Club. His career spanned over a decade, and he made significant contributions to cricket both on and off the field. more

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