Video: The secret behind Sachin Tendulkar's heavy bats

Sachin Tendulkar‘s obsession with heavy bats has always been a topic of discussion among fans, teammates and critics alike. As it is with conspiracy theorists, many articles have been written and comments made on how his bat weight has contributed to his success over the years.

But as has been the case with the man over the 23 years he’s played international cricket and even before that, the secret isn’t complicated, but so simple. In this short video here, he reveals why he uses a heavy bat: