Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar visited the Mumbai dressing room on Wednesday and addressed a few queries from the players and coaches ahead of the 42-time champions’ Ranji Trophy quarter-final against eight-time winners Karnataka, starting at the MCA-BKC ground on Friday.

Skipper Shardul grateful

Test pacer and Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur reckoned that the guidance from Tendulkar was very helpful. “We were lucky to be graced by Sachin sir’s presence in the dressing room today [Wednesday]. Rather than just a pep talk, it was more of a Q&A session. All the players and coaches asked him a variety of questions about approach, preparation, winning mindset, handling pressure, etc. Sachin sir’s guidance has always been vital for the Mumbai team and all the boys are happy to receive words of wisdom from the very best,” Thakur said.