Former England off-spinner Graeme Swann has shared an anecdote about playing cricket in the United States, recalling that New Yorkers asked him who Sachin Tendulkar was. Swann referred to the Indian batting great as the "Michael Jordan of cricket" during the recollection.
The incident highlights the varying global recognition of cricket's biggest stars, even in a major metropolitan area like New York City. Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, holds numerous records including the most runs in both Test and One Day International cricket.
Swann, who played 60 Tests for England between 2008 and 2013, made the comments while reflecting on his experiences playing in the USA.
