South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has revealed how Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has influenced his batting technique after producing a career best 179 against Australia in the second Test at Gqeberha.

The 36 year old, who grew up admiring the Master Blaster, admitted that he has consciously tried to incorporate elements of Tendulkar's technique into his own batting.

"I try to emulate my technique to his," Bavuma said, according to the ICC.

"I'm obviously not a big guy. I'm not really going to get any big strides in. I try to be efficient in terms of my movement."

Bavuma explained that playing the ball close to his body is another important part of his approach, something he has learned from watching Tendulkar.

"Sometimes it gets me into trouble. But I think for me, that's generally what works.…