Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th Ton Should Be In a Winning Cause

Sachin Tendulkar 100th Ton in a Winning Cause Is Far Better Than Being in a Losing Cause. Even His 80 Today Was a Batting Masterclass. For a Man Who has Achieved Everything In His Cricketing Carrier, His Upcoming Biggest Milestone Should Feature His Name in The Winning Scorecard & Not In The Losing Team's Scorecard.

Read Here : My focus would be on enjoying cricket and winning & Not 100th ton

Starting with an overnight total of 114/2, India opener Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar started the day on a positive note, putting together a good stand and taking the score to 168, before Gambhir fell to Peter Siddle on 83.

However, Sachin, who was looking well set in the innings, continued to bat towards his milestone - his 100th international century. Gradually he went past the half-way mark of 50 and VVS Laxman continued to assist him at the other end.

The two had complete their 50-run stand before lunch when the India total was 243/3 with Sachin Tendulkar on 70 and Laxman on 44.

In the second session too the two batsmen continued to bat with confidence even as the crowds waited for Tendulkar to score his 100th internationl century in this historic Test - the 100th for SCG which saw Australia captain Michael Clarke score a triple century.

But Sachin's ton remained elusive as opposition skipper Michael Clarke, who having at dream run at his home ground, struck to remove the 'God' of cricket.

The ball took a big loop before pitching on the off stump line. It took a thin edge off the Master Blaster's bat rubbed the keeper Brad Haddin's gloves and finally sellted in the safe hands of Michael Hussey at first slip. Sachin fell of 80 and India lost their fourth wicket on 271.

With the Sachin back in the pavilion, his partner at the other end Laxman too fell. A Ben Hilfenhaus ball that was pitched up on the off stump line took the batsman by surprise and even before Laxman to could realise what had happened, the ball have removed his stumps. Laxman departed on 66 and India lost their fifth wicket on 276. The match will be over by today & This will be India’s straight 6 loss overseas.

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