Sachin Tendulker super batsman

Sachin Tendulker  a super batsman

Sachin Tendulker ,with 50th  test hundred  and M.S. Dhoni  with audacious 90 runs helped India resist South Africa  wish for victory on the fourth day of first test in Centurion  at super sport park.

But Dale Steyen after drinks in the final session having Dhoni  caught behind off his glove with spiteful cramping bouncer to end 172 runs partnership for sixth wicket. Haribhajan Singh then edged Paul Harris to slip leaves India teetering .

In a year when adjectives like biggest and  unprecedented were mostly used to describe scams ,it was sport persons to provide cheer to nation with stirring feats. It is fitting ,therefore for 2010 to draw close with stupendous achievement by hero Sachin Tendulkar  who was epitomized sporting perfection for over two decades and given millions of Indians countless moments of pride and joy.

Sachin Ramesh  Tendulker went where no cricketer had before-and no one else may even venture when he scored his 50th  test ton on Sunday. It staggering achievement that reopens the debate about whether he’s the greatest batsman over, surpassing even legendary Sir  Don  Brad man ,who was famously reminded of himself while watching the Indian genius in action. It was a fitting moment in many ways. After  three disappointing home loss against New Zea land when master failed to reach the three figure mark, it came in  a bigger stage  -against South Africa as team India batted to avoid an inning defeat in a match up between the two world’s two top test teams.

 Sachin Tendulker scored 28 tons on foreign grounds and 22 centuries at home. When Sachin  scored  a  ton ,India has won 20 tests and lost in 10 tests  and drawn 19 the 50th may be losing cause.

Sachin scored 20 tons in first innings of match 17 tons in second innings leaving 10 in  3rd  and 3 in 4th innings . Sachin only player with a 20 knocks of 150 plus. Sachin dedicates 50th ton to his  father.

In 1999 world cup in England Sachin  Tendulker had to rush back to India after losing his father midway, Tendulker stayed in Mumbai two days then returned to England to do duty for country and promptly score century against Kenya. He later said that he was looking upwards hoping his father would have seen him do well and would be proud of his son.

On Sunday India celebrated his 50th test hundred  Tendulkar recalled his father. Yesterday (Saturday ) was my father’s  birth day .  I dedicate this century  to him.   The first thing I thought of after reaching the hundred was my father.

Tendulker who thanked his fans for their fabulous support over years. Said  he was happy that the land mark is done over with. Was he under pressure because of the huge expectations ?  ’ You guys only created it. “ Tendulker said smilingly, pointing at media at post p.c. “ you built the foundation which I constructed today’  

Tendulker was not sure how he should react when asked him if record meant a lot to him. Tendulker reacted sharply “ I play for the love of game . I  have  often requested for time out from cricket so that I can come back refreshed and fit. The board has given me rest . If I was after records I wont ask rest “

While reiterating that toss played crucial role in the test Tendulker  said that it could not be an excuse for teams.’ “ the condition were different on different days but we have to take like that. He stressing that a good showing in second innings was essential  for India.” we needed to send a strong message that we are here to fight and I think we have done that “

What about his profile 2010 in which he was seven centuries in 13 tests?  Tendulker simple explanation was I have been playing well, been enjoying batting and lost couple of years I have been  moving well.

Tendulker also spoke to his fans back home in Hindi and Marathi letting T.V. cameras swarm all over him.

Tough job, the little   man has done it on the field.

 Sachin Tendulker fought  like an emperor amongst the ruins at centurion  on Sunday. And in doing so, he reached another beautiful and golden moment in his illustrious career. As he fought adversity with customary brilliance the little great of Indian cricket not only added 50th gem his necklace of test hundred but also brought the nation to stand still as only he can.

It is often said that men must make their own destiny and Tendulker  probably had a  hunch that he would fulfill his idol- Sunil Gavasker egged him on to get 50 test centuries when he equated  his world record of 34 test centuries in Dhaka on the tour of South Africa.

Congratulations to Sachin Ra mesh Tendulker.