Sachin breaks world record - Scores first double Century in ODIs

StarVegabond · 24th February 2010, 22:13

38 years old, 21 years in International Cricket

Holds the world record for highest number of world records in cricket

#1 century maker in Test Cricket
#1 century maker in One Day Cricket
#1 run getter in Test Cricket
#1 run getter in One Day Cricket

Most Number of appearances in Test & Cricket for India

Played all forms of cricket, Club, First Class, Test, Oneday, T20, County, Benefit matches

Shouldering expectations of 1B cricket fans for over 2 decades

Led from front to make India number 1 test playing country.

Discipline, Passion, Abilities, Skills personified
Leadership by example, rise to the occation,
Deliver most of the time where there is a need

Has played several roles,

* A Youngest cricketer to play test cricket
* An Explosive middle order batsman
* An More Explosive Opening Batsman
* A Successful Captain
* A Team builder
* A Strategist, Planner during Crunch situations
* A Bowler who delivered when needed
* A Great, Fit Fielder
* A Mentor to other young crickers
*...there could be more

Most Importantly,

He is most successful and still very humble.. This is what makes him the greatest.

sidindica · 24th February 2010, 22:35

Sachin, you have shown us superb demonstrations of physical skill, determination, unity, discipline, coordination, cooperation, and dedication.

You are truly the little master, and, really, THE ONE.

harishnayak · 24th February 2010, 22:42

Sachin Tendulkar - God of cricket , hats off to him.

neoonwheels · 24th February 2010, 22:44

I still remember while going for exams, I used to watch his Sharjah Aus inning before going to college for the paper. May God let him play for years to come

anku94 · 24th February 2010, 22:46

He owns cricket. Absolute genius. Hats off to you, SRT

Latheesh · 24th February 2010, 22:50

I agree to those words now "if cricket is a religion sachin is god"

Jebs · 24th February 2010, 23:48

Me too really agree that those wonderful words "If cricket is a religion, Tendulkar is a god almighty"

ishaanranderia · 24th February 2010, 23:52

It had to be him, he had to achieve it. We bow in respect

vasanthn21 · 24th February 2010, 23:57

Congrats Sachin! and Congrats India...

I have utmost respect for him for coming back again and again and proving his critics wrong.

He is the cricketer of the century probably only next to Sir Don Bradman.

But, can we compare his innings with that of Saeed Anwars? Saeed Anwar played in times when there were no power plays + it was a day and night match + the stadium was slightly bigger.

Saeed Anwar's innings:

R M B 4s 6s SR
Saeed Anwar c Ganguly b Tendulkar 194 206 146 22 5 132.87
SR Tendulkar not out 200 226 147 25 3 136.05
I want to reiterate, I have much much more respect for Tendulkar as compared with Saeed Anwar, and I believe SRT is THE greatest. Consistent performance of significance for 20+ years is no mean feat and I dont think any one can come close to Tendulkar.

But, just comparing the innings, what do you guys think?

EDIT: Ironically Sachin took Anwar's wicket

Soney pey Suhaga

I know that Sachin has a regret that he has not been in a world cup winning team. I sincerely pray and hope that he plays in the world cup and gets it once again to India.

niks_devil666 · 25th February 2010, 00:02

SRT has made all of us proud today , he gets better and better every year !

Hats off to the master blaster

kanwal · 25th February 2010, 00:20

What a Legend! Truly Marvelous.. Lucky to get a chance to see him play and witness the history today!

harry10 · 25th February 2010, 00:56

@vasanthn21- Did sachin played most of his knock with a runner?
No, but anwar did and that was a deliberate one as everyone could see he has no injury.
God can't be compared to a human

Btw this was a day-night too.

JackSparrow · 25th February 2010, 02:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasanthn21

Congrats Sachin! and Congrats India...

I have utmost respect for him for coming back again and again and proving his critics wrong.

He is the cricketer of the century probably only next to Sir Don Bradman.

But, can we compare his innings with that of Saeed Anwars? Saeed Anwar played in times when there were no power plays + it was a day and night match + the stadium was slightly bigger.

Saeed Anwar's innings:

R M B 4s 6s SR
Saeed Anwar c Ganguly b Tendulkar 194 206 146 22 5 132.87
SR Tendulkar not out 200 226 147 25 3 136.05
I want to reiterate, I have much much more respect for Tendulkar as compared with Saeed Anwar, and I believe SRT is THE greatest. Consistent performance of significance for 20+ years is no mean feat and I dont think any one can come close to Tendulkar.

But, just comparing the innings, what do you guys think?

EDIT: Ironically Sachin took Anwar's wicket

Soney pey Suhaga

I know that Sachin has a regret that he has not been in a world cup winning team. I sincerely pray and hope that he plays in the world cup and gets it once again to India.

I don't think they should be compared at all. Lets enjoy the moment and pray that he continues his amazing form into the world cup and may INDIA win it.
As harry said "human can't be compared to GOD".

_raviShankar_ · 25th February 2010, 03:36

Hats off to Sachin !
This was an amazing innings. He never gave a chance to the SouthAfrican bowlers. Was in complete control throughout the 50 overs, playing as fluently as ever.
If somebody deserved a 200 it was only him.
@ vasanthn : Saeed Anwar's innings cannot be compared to Sachin's bacause Anwar had used a runner most of his innings.
I dont think they can be compared.
And moreover it was just a one off performance by Anwar. How many 150+ scores does Anwar have ? only one.
Sachin had 3 150+ scores before this. How many others have 3 150+ scores in ODIs?
Viv Richards had 3 i guess. Even Ricky Ponting has only one.
SACHIN'S THE GREATEST !

deepakhon · 25th February 2010, 06:18

Truely brilliant innings! I watched part of it, and it was a privilege to watch it. Though I am not a major fan of Tendulkar, this innings has to be there right at the top of my favourites. Kudos to Sachin. You deserve it.

24th February 2010, 22:13	#46
StarVegabond Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,891 Thanked: 42 Times	Sach a Human 38 years old, 21 years in International Cricket Holds the world record for highest number of world records in cricket #1 century maker in Test Cricket #1 century maker in One Day Cricket #1 run getter in Test Cricket #1 run getter in One Day Cricket Most Number of appearances in Test & Cricket for India Played all forms of cricket, Club, First Class, Test, Oneday, T20, County, Benefit matches Shouldering expectations of 1B cricket fans for over 2 decades Led from front to make India number 1 test playing country. Discipline, Passion, Abilities, Skills personified Leadership by example, rise to the occation, Deliver most of the time where there is a need Has played several roles, * A Youngest cricketer to play test cricket * An Explosive middle order batsman * An More Explosive Opening Batsman * A Successful Captain * A Team builder * A Strategist, Planner during Crunch situations * A Bowler who delivered when needed * A Great, Fit Fielder * A Mentor to other young crickers ...there could be more Most Importantly, He is most successful and still very humble.. This is what makes him the greatest. Last edited by StarVegabond : 24th February 2010 at 22:20.*
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24th February 2010, 22:35	#47
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,115 Times	Sachin, you have shown us superb demonstrations of physical skill, determination, unity, discipline, coordination, cooperation, and dedication. You are truly the little master, and, really, THE ONE. Last edited by sidindica : 24th February 2010 at 22:41.
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24th February 2010, 22:42	#48
harishnayak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: DELHI Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 125 Times	Sachin Tendulkar - God of cricket , hats off to him.
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24th February 2010, 22:44	#49
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,065 Thanked: 1,877 Times View My Garage	I still remember while going for exams, I used to watch his Sharjah Aus inning before going to college for the paper. May God let him play for years to come
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24th February 2010, 22:46	#50
anku94 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 249 Thanked: 351 Times	He owns cricket. Absolute genius. Hats off to you, SRT
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Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,243 Thanked: 10,091 Times	I agree to those words now "if cricket is a religion sachin is god"
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24th February 2010, 23:48	#52
Jebs BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 379 Thanked: 66 Times	Me too really agree that those wonderful words "If cricket is a religion, Tendulkar is a god almighty"
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24th February 2010, 23:52	#53
ishaanranderia BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 167 Thanked: 57 Times	It had to be him, he had to achieve it. We bow in respect
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24th February 2010, 23:57	#54
vasanthn21 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 811 Thanked: 521 Times View My Garage	Congrats Sachin! and Congrats India... I have utmost respect for him for coming back again and again and proving his critics wrong. He is the cricketer of the century probably only next to Sir Don Bradman. But, can we compare his innings with that of Saeed Anwars? Saeed Anwar played in times when there were no power plays + it was a day and night match + the stadium was slightly bigger. Saeed Anwar's innings: R M B 4s 6s SR Saeed Anwar c Ganguly b Tendulkar 194 206 146 22 5 132.87 SR Tendulkar not out 200 226 147 25 3 136.05 I want to reiterate, I have much much more respect for Tendulkar as compared with Saeed Anwar, and I believe SRT is THE greatest. Consistent performance of significance for 20+ years is no mean feat and I dont think any one can come close to Tendulkar. But, just comparing the innings, what do you guys think? EDIT: Ironically Sachin took Anwar's wicket Soney pey Suhaga I know that Sachin has a regret that he has not been in a world cup winning team. I sincerely pray and hope that he plays in the world cup and gets it once again to India. Last edited by vasanthn21 : 25th February 2010 at 00:06.
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25th February 2010, 00:02	#55
niks_devil666 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 535 Thanked: 237 Times	SRT has made all of us proud today , he gets better and better every year ! Hats off to the master blaster
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25th February 2010, 00:20	#56
kanwal BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 149 Thanked: 15 Times	What a Legend! Truly Marvelous.. Lucky to get a chance to see him play and witness the history today!
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25th February 2010, 00:56	#57
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,628 Times View My Garage	@vasanthn21- Did sachin played most of his knock with a runner? No, but anwar did and that was a deliberate one as everyone could see he has no injury. God can't be compared to a human Btw this was a day-night too.
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25th February 2010, 03:36	#59
_raviShankar_ BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 149 Thanked: 75 Times	Hats off to Sachin ! This was an amazing innings. He never gave a chance to the SouthAfrican bowlers. Was in complete control throughout the 50 overs, playing as fluently as ever. If somebody deserved a 200 it was only him. @ vasanthn : Saeed Anwar's innings cannot be compared to Sachin's bacause Anwar had used a runner most of his innings. I dont think they can be compared. And moreover it was just a one off performance by Anwar. How many 150+ scores does Anwar have ? only one. Sachin had 3 150+ scores before this. How many others have 3 150+ scores in ODIs? Viv Richards had 3 i guess. Even Ricky Ponting has only one. SACHIN'S THE GREATEST !
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25th February 2010, 06:18	#60
deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 65 Times	Truely brilliant innings! I watched part of it, and it was a privilege to watch it. Though I am not a major fan of Tendulkar, this innings has to be there right at the top of my favourites. Kudos to Sachin. You deserve it.
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