I want to put forward my Case for the most Amazing Cricketer of All time, no point going in to the Dark Ages but I have grown up watching this player make even my Dad jump on his feet (who normally is quiet person).
Sachin Tendulkar Brought Indian Cricket a Sensation of Pride which nobody can bring.. I want to write so much but I know Dr.Saab (and his alikes) will never agree to the point that SACHIN TENDULKAR is GREAT.
''Sher ke Pet se Haddi Nikalna aur Dr.Saab ke Gale se Taarif nikalna Ek he baat.''
So here are ''some'' of Sachin Tendulkar's knocks for all you Guys who think Sachin is not a match winner.
Century No: 5 (World Cup v Ken in Ind 1995/96 at Cuttack)
In India's opening fixture of the 1996 World Cup, Tendulkar lashes an unbeaten 127, adding 163 for the first wicket with Ajay Jadeja. Kenya's first ever ODI ends in a seven wicket defeat.
Century No: 6 (World Cup v SL in Ind 1995/96 at Delhi)
Tendulkar races to a run-a-ball 137, India's second highest individual ODI score after Kapil Dev's famous 175. He follows it up by bowling ten overs for 41 but Sri Lanka chase down a target of 272 with eight balls to spare.
This was Tendulkar's first century in a losing cause. Is it Sachin's fault that
Srilanka Chased well ???
Century No: 7 (Singer C. v Pak in Sin 1995/96 at Singapore)
Tendulkar makes an exact 100 but a rain interruption during the Indian innings sets up a revised target of 187 in 33 overs for Pakistan which they successfully pursue
for the loss of just two wickets.
This was Tendulkar's Second century in a losing cause. Is It Sachin's fault
that PAK chased well ???
Century No: 8 (Sharjah C v Pak in UAE 1995/96 at Sharjah)
India amassed their first total above 300 in ODIs on the back of a 231 run second wicket stand between Tendulkar and Sidhu, at the time India's highest partnership for any wicket. Pakistan are fined two overs for a tardy over rate and go down by 28 runs.
Century No: 12 [Indep Cup v NZ in Ind 1996/97 at Bangalore (d/n)]
Tendulkar's 117 lifts India to an eight wicket victory over the Kiwis in their maiden engagement in the Independence Cup. Chasing 221, Tendulkar and Ganguly raise 169 for the first wicket.
Century No: 13 (Pepsi Tri v Aus in Ind 1997/98 at Kanpur)
Tendulkar wallops a century in just 88 balls, including five fours and seven sixes, before holing out off Warne. It is his first century in 33 games, Tendulkar's longest drought since his maiden ton. Another massive first wicket stand with Ganguly of 175 as India win by six wickets.
Century No: 14 [CC Cup v Aus in UAE 1997/98 at Sharjah (d/n)]
The famous game at Sharjah where India needed to make 276 in 46 overs to win but only 237 to qualify for the final ahead of New Zealand. Tendulkar's desire is not quenched by the minor satisfaction of qualifying. He runs amok like a runaway truck to garner 143 off just 131 balls. Tendulkar is out after seeing India through to the final with 34 still needed for victory from three overs. Once Sachin is gone, India are happy to lose by 26 runs.
Guys do You remember this match ?
Century No: 15 [CC Cup v Aus in UAE 1997/98 at Sharjah (d/n)]
In the final Tendulkar made another superlative 134 off 131 balls on his birthday to ferry India home by six wickets, chasing a target of 273.
He appeared in total command before falling 25 runs shy of victory to a dodgy leg before decision off Michael Kasprowicz. Tendulkar collected a glut of prizes at the end of the tourney amongst which an Opel Astra, for being Player of the Tournament, was the jewel in the crown.
Here Steve Waugh said ''We lost to a Better Man'' Dr.Saab he didn't say Better Team .. he said Better Man. Hindi mein Bolu tou
''Sirf Ek Aadmi ne Australia ko Haraya Sharjah mein''
Century No: 16 [CC Tri. v Ken in Ind 1997/98 at Calcutta (d/n)]
Having lost to Kenya by 69 runs in the round-robin clash at Gwalior
(Tendulkar making 18), India extracted revenge in the final. Chasing 197,
Tendulkar smacked an unbeaten 100 from 103 balls as India cruised through in 35 overs.
Century No: 17 [Nidahas v SL in SL 1997/98 at Colombo (RPS) (d/n)]
Tendulkar and Ganguly produce their world record stand of 252 (in 44 overs) in the final of the Singer-Akai Nidahas Trophy before both are out in successive balls. Chasing 308, Sri Lanka look to be in total command of the situation at 272/4 in 43.2
overs but collapse alarmingly to lose by six runs.
Century No: 19 [ICC KO v Aus in BD 1998/99 at Dhaka (d/n)]
As Sachin approached his century a hushed murmur in the crowd gradually grew into a buzz, and then further into a steady applause accompanied by chants of ''Sachin, Sachin'' as the Indian approached his century.
On 99, Tendulkar pushed Lehmann out to long off, and before he had even
completed the single which brought up his third successive one day hundred
against Australia, the 40 thousand people packed into this stadium were on
their feet, letting off firecrackers, and applauding an innings of the highest quality.
Century No: 20 [Champions v Zim in UAE 1998/99 at Sharjah (d/n)]
Tendulkar blasts an unbeaten 118 off 112 balls to lift India to a seven wicket triumph in their Champions Trophy first round-robin clash against Zimbabwe.
Century No: 24 (2nd ODI v NZ in Ind 1999/00 at Hyderabad)
Tendulkar made the highest individual ODI score by an Indian, breaking Saurav Ganguly's record of less than six months. A rollicking 186 in just 150 balls rained from the master's blade, including 27 runs in the 49th over of the innings bowled
by the unfortunate Chris Drum. Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid plundered 331 for the second wicket, a record partnership for any wicket in ODIs. India raced to 376/2, their highest total in ODIs and ran out lopsided winners by 174 runs.
Century No: 29 (6th ODI v WI in Zim 2001 at Harare)
Sachin Tendulkar's 29th century, but only his second against West Indies, showcased his mastery of the art of pacing an innings in the one-day game.
The old firm of Tendulkar & Ganguly came good to produce a century stand (133 to be precise) after a ten match hiatus. Tendulkar maintained his vigil at the crease for the entire duration of the run chase to collect victory with 11 balls to spare. He won his 3rd Man of the Match award in 4 games of the competition and a staggering 41st overall.
Century No: 30 (1st ODI v S.Africa in S.Africa 2001 at Johannesburg)
Sachin Tendulkar's 30th century at The Wanderers in Johannesburg was remarkable by all accounts. After having missed out on international cricket for nearly three months, Tendulkar showed his class by scoring his first ton against South Africa away from home.
He gave good support to Sourav Ganguly and put together a first wicket partnership of 193 runs in 35.2 overs. There were no signs of the injured toe troubling him in the process of gathering runs.
Century No:33 (ODI Vs SRI in Natwest Series 2002)
Tendulkar took Sri Lanka's bowlers apart with a Six and 12 fours in a 102-ball 113. Indian match-winner Sachin Tendulkar was in a relaxed frame of mind as he scored his 33rd one-day beat Sri Lanka by 63 runs in the NatWest match in Bristol
And with that SIX in the First over to Shoibh Akhtar in World Cup match and bringing India always in the Finals Sachin has proved all the time that he is a match winner.
If you want (i know you dont want Dr.Saab and you will not change your mindset) I will write another with TEST Match winning performances of the Master.
Arey Bhai Aur kya chahiye.. Bacche ke Jaan loge kya Dr.Saab ??
Kisi Insaan se kitna expext karoge Dr.Saab ??
