Debutant Broad hoping to scalp Sachin early

London, July 16 (UNI) Debutant England pace bowler Stuart Broad has a dream of scalping the most prized wicket of the game -- that of Sachin Tendulkar's early, when the first Test between India and England begins at Lords this Thursday.

Broad, who too was punished by Sachin during his blistering 171 against England Lions, said ''I've seen where he likes it.

Let's just hope he's used all his runs up and I can nick him out early on Thursday.'' Broad is well aware there is more to India's batting strength than the incomparable Tendulkar - but he believes England can match them in that department.

''India have a very strong batting line-up - but then you look at England's batting line-up, and they've been doing fantastically over the last couple of years. England really are a force to be reckoned with in Test match cricket. The record is really good,'' he told PA sports.

''India have a strong bowling unit - but, as the Lions have proved, it is not unbeatable.

''It should be a very intensely-fought Test match series,'' the 21-year-old Leicestershire player added.

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