The story behind – ‘This will never happen again’ between Sachin Tendulkar and Brad Hogg

“This will never happen again, Hoggy” moment — a tale that blends cricketing rivalry, mutual respect, and a touch of cheeky swagger from the Master Blaster himself. Here’s the full story behind that iconic exchange between Sachin Tendulkar and Brad Hogg:

The Match That Sparked It All On October 5, 2007, during the third ODI between India and Australia in Hyderabad, Brad Hogg — Australia’s left-arm chinaman bowler — achieved something that would become both a career highlight and a running joke: he dismissed Sachin Tendulkar. The Little Master, who had opened the innings with Gautam Gambhir, was bowled by Hogg in the 27th over for 43 runs. It was a rare feat — and as it turned out, a one-time-only event.

Despite Yuvraj Singh’s valiant 121, India lost the match by 47 runs. But the real story began after the final ball had been bowled.

The Autograph That Became a Legend After the match, Brad Hogg approached Tendulkar with a photograph of the dismissal — a snapshot of the stumps shattered and the great man walking back. Hogg, like many cricketers who admired Sachin, asked him to sign it. Tendulkar obliged, but with a twist. Beneath his signature, he wrote: “This will never happen again, Hoggy.”

It was part banter, part prophecy — and it came true. Hogg never dismissed Tendulkar again in any format of international cricket.

The Aftermath: A Promise Kept Over the years, Hogg and Tendulkar crossed paths multiple times — in ODIs, Tests, and even in the nets. But no matter how hard Hogg tried, he couldn’t get the better of the Indian maestro again. In fact, during the 2007 Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, Tendulkar took the attack to Hogg, smashing him for boundaries and a six in a single over.

Hogg later admitted that he felt the pressure of being the “weak link” in a bowling lineup that lacked spin legends like Shane Warne. Even with tactical advice from Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist to bowl wrong’uns to leg stump, Hogg couldn’t crack the Tendulkar code again.

A Prized Possession That signed photo remains one of Brad Hogg’s most cherished mementos. He’s spoken about it fondly in interviews, calling it an honor to have bowled to someone of Tendulkar’s caliber. “It’s not overawing, just a great experience,” he said. “If I’m out there, I’m out there to compete against him and make life as hard as possible for him”.

This story isn’t just about a wicket — it’s about the spirit of cricket. A moment of triumph, a dash of humor, and a lasting memory between two professionals who respected the game and each other. And true to his word, Sachin never let it happen again.