Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad recalled a face-off between Sachin Tendulkar and Wasim Akram from the 1990s. Speaking on The Grade Cricketer podcast, Prasad said Sachin used to show no reaction no matter the outcome on a delivery.

India batting great was once hit on the helmet by Akram during an India vs Pakistan encounter in Sharjah but he remained unfazed. The next ball was again targetted at his head but he hit it for a six and showed no reaction once again.

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"One incident I would like to narrate here. Sachin once got hit in Sharjah with the new ball and Wasim Akram was bowling. He gets hit on his helmet. It was a quick ball, probably bowled at 145ish. So, he didn’t expect it, and by the time he reacted, he got hit on his helmet. And he just walks towards the leg umpire and shakes his head. 

"Nothing, he doesn’t do anything. He doesn’t even remove the helmet, just holds his wiser and gets the helmet in place," Prasad said.

Tendulkar used to stay very focused during his batting and he didn't let anything affect his concentration. Even when the India legend was sledged by the bowlers, he simply ignored them and preferred to answer with the bat. 

"He comes back and takes the strike and the second ball… it’s a new ball and Sachin is opening. The second ball again, Wasim bowls a bouncer. Same typical pace, same length, and it's coming at the height of his head. Perfectly targeted but Sachin hits it for a six. Again, no reactions from Sachin," Prasad added.