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Sachin hits second ton for Lashings

June 27, 2006 17:58 IST
Last Updated: June 27, 2006 21:32 IST


Sachin Tendulkar hit his second successive century for Lashings World XI in a drawn match against Reigate Priory Cricket Club, Surrey, in London.

The Indian batting maestro, who is making a comeback in competitive cricket after shoulder surgery, retired after making 147 following up his unbeaten 155 against Cambridge University last Wednesday.

Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Lashings World XI declared their innings at 292 for four in 41.3 overs, with former West Indies captain Richie Richardson also chipping in with 95 runs.

In reply, Reigate Priory made 197 for seven in 51 overs with Jon Gale top scoring with unbeaten 64 and Aleks Richards contributing 31 runs.

Vasbert Drakes took two wickets for 12 for Lashings while Aaron Pope was the most successful bowler for Reigate snaring three opposition wickets for 61.

Brief scores: Lashings World XI: 292/4 declared (41.3 overs) (Sachin Tendulkar 147 retd; Richie Richardson 95; Aaron Pope 3/61) Reigate Priory: 197/7 (51 overs) (Jon Gale 64 not out; Aleks Richards 31; Vasbert Drakes 2/12)


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Sub: What a GR8 comeback

I have been licking my lips to see few more wonderful centuries from our gr8 bastman. He deserves to be right on top of his ...


Posted by Bhaskar





Sub: Sachin hits 2nd 100 for Lashings

I think, the moment Tendulkar is included in the Indian team, he suddenly loses form, his injuries worsen and everyone will rally to "Support" him ...


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Sub: Dont look too much into the stats

though it is good to know that tendulkar made 2 tons in two outings we must not take much attention considering the bowling strength of ...


Posted by suman





Sub: PLease dont start jumping

I hope people dont start jumping on this. Scoring a century is nowhere close to a one day international hundred or a test hundred. Please ...


Posted by Mayur





Sub: tendulakar hits 2nd ton

It's great feeling; our master batsman comeback with strong song; now no one can stop to tendlya's express; continue this form india win world cup ...


Posted by chandrakant




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