My Sachin's were not used by him, but they were ordered by him for his own use. He does get given hundreds of bats as so many brands want to be associated with him but he very rarely orders bats so to have 2 of the ones he ordered means they are the real thing. It is a very lucky position to be involved in the supply of willow and bats to the pro's, plus I get paid to do it rather than pay the Pro to pretend to endorse a brand.
Tom, if you are free Wednesday evening for a net/show off you bats meeting with senior forum big dogs let me know as a select top secret hush hush venue has been chosen and I would guess it is only 45 minutes from you by train. Come see the best bats in the world......