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Hondo aiming for Tendulkar

Harare Feb. 18 Zimbabwe paceman Douglas Hondo wants to rework the magic, which saw him dismiss four frontline Indian batsmen the last time he squared up to them, and claim the prized scalp of Sachin Tendulkar when the two sides clash in a World Cup match here tomorrow.

``I did it in our first (encounter) during the ICC Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka and now that Sachin is opening again for India, getting his wicket might as well tilt the game in our favour,'' said Hondo who enjoys extraordinary success against India.

``I will be facing Tendulkar for the second time in my career and obviously claiming his wicket will be a great thing for me,'' he said.

Hondo has picked 22 wickets from his 14 one-day matches but more importantly, 11 of them have come against India from just four games.

``I have respect for the Indian team but the respect wouldn't be there when we get into the field,'' said Hondo with a smile on his face.

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