Brett Lee challenges Sachin Tendulkar in a go-karting race

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee and Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar were the fiercest rivals during their playing days. The duo had many memorable encounters playing for their respective countries, but that animosity has only been limited to the field. On the field, they were always up against each other but off the field, they are really good friends. They are not just friends for the sake of it, in fact, they often used to hang out together during their playing days and has continued post-retirement as well.

During one such hangout, Tendulkar took Lee on a different challenge. A change from the mainstream rivalry on the pitch, Sachin took the Aussie for a go-karting race, late one night at his restaurant in 2006. Tendulkar beat him comfortably but Lee is back after 11 years to take his revenge. On his recent visit to Mumbai Lee organized a re-match and challenged India’s greatest cricketer.

Interestingly, both Tendulkar and Lee’s kart were numbered corresponding to their jersey number during their playing days. Tendulkar’s kart number was engraved with the number 10. However, Lee’s cart which was initially numbered 14 was changed to 58, since that was his jersey number for Australia, New South Wales and also Kolkata Knight Riders.

The 41-year-old former speedster also revealed that he has played several other sports with the ‘Master Blaster’, such as table tennis, pool but when it comes to go-karting, Tendulkar always wants to win. Lee considers it as one of the reason behind Tendulkar being one of the greatest athletes in the world.

The race went down to the wire but in the end, it was Tendulkar, who once again had the last laugh.