As the fans world over eagerly await Sachin Tendulkar's 100th international ton, punters Down Under have placed the bets on the Master Blaster getting to the elusive mark in the series-opener against Australia, starting in Melbourne on December 26.
A vintage performance by Sachin Tendulkar helped Mumbai fight back against Rest of India (RoI) on day three of the Irani Cup at the Wankhede stadium on Friday.
'And 50 up from the MASTER BLASTER and it's an ICONIC one.'
As dramatic as his career was, Sachin Tendulkar's farewell happened to be a prolonged affair. Rediff.com's Bikash Mohapatra summarises The Master Blaster's gradual retirement from the sport in four acts.
'I told Sachin that if both of you and Dravid do not want to lead the side, how will we go about things? Then Sachin told me that we have one more player in the country who could lead the side and his name is none other than MS Dhoni.'
In a surprising decision, the Master Blaster handed over the responsibility to Harbhajan Singh. The off-spinner, who led Mumbai to the Champions League T20 title last September, will captain the side in the fifth edition of the tournament.
Sachin Tendulkar briefs PM Modi about 'Sachin A Billion Dreams'.
The latest to score a double century in ODIs is Fakhar Zaman who hit 210 against Zimbabwe in 2018.
A hundred at Lord's must now remain an unfinished dream for the Indian legend.
Tendulkar relinquishing his position to Harbhajan could have a two-fold effect: on the one hand it would definitely help Tendulkar, sans any responsibility (read pressure) focus solely on his batting, and, secondly, additional responsibility might just help Harbhajan get back into rhythm.
Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar on Monday said he was still receiving congratulatory messages for becoming first batsman in the history of One-day cricket to score a double hundred and he was enjoying the good times.
In the post-match presser on Day Three of the third Test, Darren Sammy made a statement, reiterating what he had said over the past few days.
The West Indies were 81 for 2 in their second essay, a 189-run lead, after dismissing India for 482 in the first innings, at the end of Day 4 in the third Test.
After spending nearly a quarter of a century shouldering the burden of a cricket-crazy nation's expectations, Sachin Tendulkar should not expect life to get any easier following the last of his 200 Test match appearances on Saturday. What are his future options?
Young left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha was at a loss for words to describe Sachin Tendulkar's batting on Day 3 of the second Test against Australia.
Australian debutant pacer Peter George says claiming Sachin Tendulkar as his maiden Test wicket was a relief.
Australia bowling ace Brett Lee feels the batting maestro must be allowed to reach the impending milestone of 200 Tests before he calls it day.
Last week was all about Sachin Tendulkar. The Master Blaster has been on the threshold of a epoch-making 'century of centuries' for some time now (8 and 12; months to be precise) and many felt he would achieve the same in front of his home fans at the Wankhede stadium -- venue of the third and final Test between India and West Indies.
With an unprecedented 3-0 Test series whitewash on home soil, 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar stepped forward and admitted that maybe it is time for India to have an "introspection."
Sachin Tendulkar joined legendary Australian pace bowler Glenn McGrath at the MRF Pace Foundation Academy on Friday and spent time with the current batch of pace bowling trainees and provided them insights on the game.
Iconic Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday announced an association with Middlesex Cricket to launch Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy (TMGA).
The Australian off-spinner claimed his seventh five-wicket haul in Tests against India to equal the record of taking five wickets or more in an innings against India with Sri Lanka great Muttiah Muralitharan
Sachin Tendulkar's first ever bat was bought by his sister Savita, that too from Kashmir.
When the Aussies toured India two years back Sachin Tendulkar completed 12000 runs in Test cricket in Mohali. Ahead of the opening Test against Australia, the Master Blaster stands on the threshold of yet another landmark, says Bikash Mohapatra.
1st Test, Day 2: The top performer of the day has to be Sachin Tendulkar.
The last time he won the accolade was also against the West Indies, in the Malaysia tri-series last September.
Former and current players wished Sachin Tendulkar on his 48th birthday.
To win it for India in front of Sachin is emotional, says Kohli.
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The stalwart coach had passed away at the age of 87 in January this year.
There was a dash of Bollywood to the IPL sizzling contest.
The Master Blaster was dressed as Santa Claus to surprise the children and share some joyful moments with them.
Master batsman Sachin Tendulkar says playing the Kiwis at home is going to be a challenge because of the conditions there.
India's batting icon Sachin Tendulkar turns 42 on Friday.
Kerala Blasters and Sachin Tendulkar may have parted ways but the cricket legend will always remain an intrinsic part of the club, coach David James said on Friday.
Ganesh Chaturthi is here and everyone from Sachin Tendulkar to Ajinkya Rahane and Harbhajan Singh took to Twitter to extend their greetings to fans and followers on the auspicious occasion.
Tendulkar took care of all the expenses during Shahid and his family's visit to Mumbai and arranged for their stay at a guest-house.
"At @mipaltan there is never a goodbye, Polly. Congratulations on becoming the new batting coach for the MI franchise. Your presence will be a big influence for all the boys in the dugout," tweeted Sachin.
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