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

Sachin Tendulkar (L), Harbhajan Singh

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.

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.

"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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