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Indian Express
9 hours ago
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- Indian Express
IND vs ENG: Sachin Tendulkar explains why 2008 Chepauk ton against England is the ‘most meaningful' of his 100 centuries
Having scored 100 centuries in a decorated international career, Sachin Tendulkar often gets asked about his best knocks, most favourite tons and what not. But the one that holds a very special place in his heart, as he has often mentioned in the past, in the fourth-inning century in Chennai against England in December 2008, not long after the terror strikes in Mumbai that shook the nation. In an interview with Sky Cricket, while unveiling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy for the India vs England Test series coming up, the Master Blaster said that ton at Chepauk in an epic run-chase is the 'most meaningful' of his career, for the context around it. 'I still remember post that match, when we were sitting in the dressing room, we could not believe that we had won the game from that position we were in for 3 days, and considering how the mental state was… not just the cricket team but the entire nation. I mean it was very, very fragile, we were not in the right frame of mind to play test cricket. When the match got over, I felt it was the most meaningful hundred of my life. I don't think there has been any hundred that has meant more to me,' Tendulkar told former England captain Mike Atherton, seated next to James Anderson. England elected to bat first and put up a solid 316 on board, riding on Andrew Strauss' 123 and half centuries from Alastair Cook and Matt Prior lower down the order. India's reply got off to a poor start as they found themselves 37/3 in no time. A 7th wicket partnership 85 runs between captain MS Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh added some respectability to India's first innings total but they were bundled out for 241. Strauss once again led the way for England with a second innings century as well, and Paul Collingwood too scored a ton in the middle order as their 4th wicket stand in excess of 200 all but batted India out of the match. But a late three-wicket burst from Zaheer Khan meant India were able to find some momentum back into the match. A target of 387 was still a massive ask on a Chepauk pitch that gets increasingly difficult to bat on and a world-class bowling unit like the one England had. And then England were hit by a Virender Sehwag special. 'For the first three and a half days thought we were playing a catching-up game and then suddenly we started picking wickets. Zaheeer got three. Then just towards the end of the day's play, in about 90 minutes or so, Sehwag went berserk, he played some incredible shots. On that track, I felt England had possibly the best bowling attack. It was Jimmy, Harmison, Flintoff, Panesar, and Swann. So, they had everything covered and the ball turned on the last day, so to chase wasn't wasn't an easy task, especially against a world-class attack. But we got into some good partnerships and then we finished really strong with Yuvi and I scoring the runs,' the former India captain, who was not out on 103 at the end, said. Sehwag's 83 set up the chase, along with a solid 66 from current India coach Gautam Gambhir at the top of the order. Then Tendulkar and Yuvraj's unbeaten 5th wicket stand of 163 runs took India home. To this date, it is India's second-highest successful run-case in Test cricket history. Tendulkar also thanked England for their decision to go ahead with the two-match Test series, after the events in Mumbai. 'After that terrorist strike, the series was put on hold. I remember England traveling to Dubai where they were based for four or five days and very graciously they decided to come back. Thanks to ECB. I want to officially go on record wanting to thank ECB on behalf of all the Indian well-wishers of Indian cricket. That was very much needed for Indian cricket for the English team to return back to India and play the series. It meant a lot to all of us.' Interview video:
India Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
BCCI name board room in Sachin Tendulkar's honour at Mumbai Headquarters
The Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) named a board room after the legendary Sachin Tendulkar at their headquarters in Mumbai. The board room named 'SRT 100', which recognises Tendulkar's outstanding contributions to Indian cricket, was inaugurated by the legendary batter a video shared by the BCCI on their social media handles, Tendulkar is seen inaugurating the board room as he thanks BCCI President Roger Binny, Secretary Devajit Saikia, Vice President Rajeev Shukla and other dignitaries present at the his visit to the BCCI headquarters, Tendulkar pointed to the 1983 World Cup trophy, which inspired him to be a cricketer. The Master Blaster even mentioned that it was the first time that he was seeing the historic trophy vs KKR, IPL 2025, Bengaluru weather live updates"First of all, thank you so very much to Roger, Saikyaji, Rajiv Rai, and Rohan. Thank you all the BCCI bearers and officials. You won't believe this is the first time I am seeing like this in real life. Because this is where it all started for me. A room being named after me, it is indeed a very heart-touching moment for me," Sachin Tendulkar said in a video shared by BCCI.'What makes it even more special is these priceless trophies. It's a reflection of what the official bearers, BC bearers and the players have been able to plan and execute that plan, helping the country to achieve this. So these are priceless moments. These are moments where the whole country comes together and celebrate,' he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team India (@indiancricketteam)Sachin Tendulkar is the most prolific batter in the history of international cricket with 34357 runs to his name at an average of 48.52 with a world record 100 centuries to his name. The 52-year-old is also the highest run getter in both Tests and ODIs with 15,921 runs and 18426 runs to his name, respectively. The Master Blaster also holds the record for most centuries in Test cricket (51). Earlier, BCCI also named a board room after legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar.
India.com
13-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Can Virat Kohli Still Break Sachin Tendulkar's 100-Century Record After Test Retirement?
photoDetails english 2900273 Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, has significantly dimmed hopes of him breaking Sachin Tendulkar's iconic record of 100 international centuries. With 82 centuries to his name—30 in Tests, 51 in ODIs, and one in T20Is—Kohli now has only the ODI format to chase the remaining 18 tons. However, India is scheduled to play just 27 ODIs before the 2027 World Cup, possibly extending to 39 matches if India reaches the final. Given Kohli's age (36) and the limited fixtures, surpassing Tendulkar's milestone appears highly improbable, making the Master Blaster's record likely unbreakable. Updated:May 13, 2025, 08:09 AM IST 1. Kohli's Test Exit Leaves Only ODIs to Chase Tendulkar's 100 Hundreds 1 / 20 With retirement from Tests and T20Is, Kohli now has just 51 ODI tons and 18 more to go. He must achieve this feat in a single format—an uphill task with time ticking. 2. Only 39 ODIs Left Before 2027 World Cup—Time's Not on Kohli's Side 2 / 20 India's ODI calendar features just 27 matches before the 2027 ODI World Cup, and a max of 12 more if India reaches the final. That's 39 innings to score 18 centuries. 3. At 36, Kohli Faces Age and Form as the Biggest Barriers 3 / 20 Fitness remains Kohli's strength, but age impacts reflexes. At 36, can he sustain top-level form long enough to produce a century nearly every other game? 4. Sachin's 100 Centuries Took 782 Innings—Kohli Has 617 So Far 4 / 20 Tendulkar's monumental feat came after 24 years of grind. Kohli has had fewer innings, making the remaining target even more daunting with reduced match opportunities. 5. Tendulkar vs Kohli Stats: Who Has the Better Conversion Rate? 5 / 20 Kohli boasts a higher career average (52.27 vs Tendulkar's 48.52), but fewer centuries per innings played—proof of consistency, but not necessarily record-breaking pace. 6. Declining Importance of ODIs Could Hurt Kohli's Run-Scoring Opportunities 6 / 20 With bilateral ODI series losing relevance, Kohli may not feature in every match, especially with India experimenting ahead of the next World Cup cycle. 7. Tendulkar Had More Matches, Formats to Play With—Kohli's Running Out 7 / 20 Tendulkar played 664 matches across three formats. Kohli, now down to just ODIs, has limited avenues to chase down the milestone, making every innings critical. 8. Rohit and Kohli—Tendulkar's Chosen Successors—Both Exit Tests Together 8 / 20 In a poetic twist, both players named by Tendulkar as his likely successors in centuries retired from Tests within days of each other, dimming hopes for fans. 9. Most Centuries in International Cricket—Where Kohli Stands Now 9 / 20 With 82 tons, Kohli sits at No. 2 behind Tendulkar. Next best? Ricky Ponting (71), showing Kohli's elite status—yet the gap of 18 remains a mammoth one. 10. Could Kohli Extend His Career Beyond 2027 to Break the Record? 10 / 20 Speculation remains whether Kohli will retire after the 2027 World Cup. If he continues beyond, chasing Tendulkar's mark could become a dramatic late-career storyline. 11 / 20 12 / 20 13 / 20 14 / 20 15 / 20 16 / 20 17 / 20 18 / 20 19 / 20 20 / 20
Business Upturn
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
‘Something too personal…', Sachin Tendulkar pens emotional message on Virat Kohli's retirement
Moments after Virat Kohli officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar took to Instagram with a heartfelt tribute that left fans emotional. Sharing a picture of Kohli from behind in his iconic No. 18 jersey, Tendulkar recounted a deeply personal memory from his farewell Test in 2013. In the moving note, Tendulkar wrote that Kohli had once offered him a sacred thread from his late father during his final Test match—an emotional gesture that left a lasting impression. 'It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since,' the Master Blaster said. 'While I may not have a thread to offer in return, please know that you carry my deepest admiration and very best wishes.' Tendulkar hailed Kohli's true legacy as one of inspiration, having sparked a generation of passionate young cricketers across the country. 'You have given Indian cricket so much more than just runs – you have given it a new generation of passionate fans and players.' Earlier today, Kohli shared his official retirement note on Instagram, calling it a difficult yet timely decision. 'I've given everything I had,' he wrote, as tributes from players, fans, and celebrities poured in. Kohli retires as India's most successful Test captain, with 40 wins from 68 matches and over 9,200 runs in red-ball cricket. His departure marks the end of an era in Indian cricket. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
