Thursday, November 24, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar again falls short of 100th century

Sachin Tendulkar again falls short of 100th century

Master batsmen Sachin Tendulkar fell short of his 100th international century once again on Friday after being dismissed for 94 in the third and final test against West Indies.

Tendulkar, playing his 184th test at his home Wankhede Stadium, has scored 51 centuries in tests and 48 in one-dayers. He recorded his 99th century in March during the 50-over World Cup.

He was caught by West Indies captain Darren Sammy and bowled by Ravi Rampaul.

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India vs West Indies 3rd test being played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

 

West Indies: Adrian Barath, Kraigg Brathwaite, Kirk Edwards, Darren Bravo, Kieran Powell, Marlon Samuels, Carlton Baugh (wk), Darren Sammy (c), Ravi Rampaul, Fidel Edwards, Devendra Bishoo.

India: Ishant Sharma, Varun Aaron, Pragyan Ojha, Ravichandran Ashwin, Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, MS Dhoni (c) (wk).

Sachin Tendulkar

Pat Cummins waits for duel with Sachin Tendulkar

Cricketnext.com - 
PTI Melbourne: He considers Sachin Tendulkar the "Rockstar" of Indian cricket. Australia's new-found pace sensation Pat Cummins says he can't wait for a possible duel with the batting icon in the Test series next month.

Sachin Tendulkar edges closer to 100th international century for India

The Guardian - 
Sachin Tendulkar will resume the third Test against West Indies 33 runs short of becoming the first man to record 100 international centuries after leading the Indian fightback on day three in Mumbai.

Sachin Tendulkar fever returns to Wankhede Stadium

Times of India - 
AP | Nov 21, 2011, 09.44PM IST Sachin Tendulkar moved from 97 to 99 centuries during the World Cup in February and March but has been unable to get another three-figure mark since then.

Ind vs WI: India 281/3 at stumps on Day 3, trail by 309 runs

Times of India - 
Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar plays a shot during the third day play of the third Test against West Indies at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

Dhoni, Tendulkar could be rested for Windies ODIs

Rediff - 
It is imperative to mention here that Sachin Tendulkar [ Images ] also skipped India's tour of West Indies and went to England [ Images ] early.

Mumbai's crowd revives hope

ESPNcricinfo.com - 
The spectator-numbers at the Test match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai have been impressive, and with Sachin Tendulkar 38 runs short of becoming the first batsman to score 100 international centuries, the best turnout is expected tomorrow.

Mumbai Test: India hold fort on Day 3 with Sachin on 67*

Zee News - 
Mumbai: Sachin Tendulkar kept his date with the home crowd as he slammed a solid fifty, inching closer to the elusive and historical 100th international century.

An alert Dravid, an inattentive Edwards

ESPNcricinfo.com - 
Though Sammy said he would do everything to break the hearts of Indian fans tomorrow morning in his attempt to deny Sachin Tendulkar the century, he might have suffered few palpitating moments, at first slip, when Carlton Baugh let go the Indian on 58.

Maturing with age

Sportstar - 
Virat Kohli (left) is a great admirer of Sachin Tendulkar. "It is a pleasure to bat with him and it is amazing how he speaks to the youngsters in the middle, discussing the game excitedly.

Sachin Tendulkar completes 22 years in international cricket

Times of India - 
Sachin Tendulkar walks with his gear to join a practice session in Kolkata. (AP Photo) KOLKATA: Batting geniusSachin Tendulkar on Tuesday completed 22 marathon years in international cricket, still awaiting a record 100th international ton.

Today on Sky Sports.com

SkySports - 
Sachin Tendulkar put himself firmly on course to reach his 100th international hundred as bat continued to dominate ball on day three of the third and final Test between India and West Indies.

Its Sachin's destiny to score 100th ton at Wankhede: Wadekar

Times of India - 
(TOI Photo) MUMBAI: Former India skipper Ajit Wadekar on Tuesday voiced confidence that Sachin Tendulkar will score his hundredth century at the Wankhede stadium, saying it was the batting maestro's "destiny" to achieve the feat at his homeground.

I missed UDRS today, laments Gambhir

Times of India - 
Gambhir also played down the hype surrounding the prospect of Sachin Tendulkar scoring his 100th century on his home ground, saying, "Most of us aren't even thinking about Sachin's hundred. The important thing now is to save the follow on.

For Tendulkar & Co, it's all about preparation

Hindustan Times - 
Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid are 38, and VVS Laxman is 37 - an age where most cricketers have settled into alternative careers.

Still have 5-6 years of cricket left in me: Harbhajan

The Hindu - 
Harbhajan also hoped that Sachin Tendulkar would reach his milestone 100th century in the ongoing third Test in Mumbai. "I am praying he (Tendulkar) does it in Mumbai. There is no one better than him. I really hope he does it in Mumbai, he deserves it ...

India feels like second home: Steve Waugh

Hindustan Times - 
He even asked them when they thought Sachin Tendulkarwould score his 100th century: "All of India is waiting for that. I think the timing is correct right now.

Sachin Tendulkar brings alive Eden, only just

Hindustan Times - 
Sachin Tendulkar looks at his bat after losing his wicket during the first day of the second Test cricket match between India and West Indies at The Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

God, let Sachin get his 100th ton in Australia, please

Daily News & Analysis - 
The first day of a Test match in the crucible of cricket in India, the prospect of a ton of tons by Mumbai's ownSachin Tendulkar, a sunny autumn morning, and emptiness in the stands. Even the West Indian opener Kraigg Brathwaite expressed surprise at ...

Circuit of Ireland for IRC series

Irish Times - 
CRICKET: Sachin Tendulkar was on course for his 100th international century, while Rahul Dravid completed a milestone to lead India's strong reply in the third and final Test against West Indies yesterday.

Sachin Tendulkar: Caught between the Devil and the Deep Sea

Times of India - 
Almost every time a momentous milestone looms before him, Sachin Tendulkar also perceives the Devil and the Deep Sea; he just can't seem to decide which is the lesser of the evil and ends up being consumed by one or the other, or both.

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