Sachin Tendulkar, the best batsman of modern era, batted brilliantly against pakistan in cricket world cup 2003 in south africa. He hit Shoaib Akhtar for amazing six in that inning. Sachin Tendulkar has been the most wholesome batsman of his time, and arguably the biggest cricket icon as well. His batting is based on the purest principles: perfect balance, economy of movement, precision in stroke-making, and that intangible quality given only to geniuses, anticipation. If he doesn't have a signature stroke - the upright, back-foot punch comes close - it is because he is equally proficient in each of the full range of orthodox shots (and plenty of improvised ones as well) and can pull them out at will.