Sachin Tendulkar crosses 30,000 runs in International Cricket, Sachin’s yet another milestone

Sachin Tendulkar crosses 30,000 runs in International Cricket

Brilliant Sachin Tendulkar crosses yet another milestone by crossing 30,000 runs in International cricket, both Tests and ODI’s cumulative.

Sachin Tendulkar became who is the highest run scorer in Cricket reached the mark of 30,000 international runs as he scored his 35th run in the second innings against Sri Lanka on the fifth and final day of the first Test.

Brief stats on Sachin Tendulkar:
Test played: 160 ODI played: 436 T20 Played: 1 Total Centuries: 87 Total Half Centuries: 145

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Sachin Tendulkar completes 20 years of International Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar the "master blaster" considered as the greatest player of cricket and still going great guns recently completed 17,178 runs in ODI and 12,773 runs in Test cricket; has completed 20 grand years in International cricket.

His Test debut & ODI was against Pakistan in a tour to Pakistan in the year 1989 at a very young age of 16 years. He was well known for his hitting ability (Abdul Qadir's spin bowling was manhandeled by this young talent.)

His cricketing career has been on a high ever since he had been a part of the Indian Team, without missing any major seasons till recently he missed a few series due to a tennis elbow injury which haunted him again and again.

Some excellent pictures of Sachin the Master

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India won Compaq Cup, beat Sri Lanka by 46 runs, Tendulkar hit 44th ODI Century

Master blaster played one of his best ODI innings on the way to his 44th century and spinner Harbhajan Singh took 5 wickets in a high scoring final and helps India to break the jinx in loosing finals and won the Compaq up by 46 runs against Sri Lanka on September 14, at Colombo.

SachinTendulkar (138 runs) with Dravid (39) started the inning and put 95 runs for the 1st wicket then put 110 runs with Dhoni (56) and then 71 runs with Yuraj (56*) as India made a huge total of 319 runs in 50 overs. Sachin Tendulkar hit his 44th ODI and 86th International century got Man of the Match as well as Man of the series award.

Jayasuriya and Dilshan started positively for a big chase and scored 60 runs in 7 overs before Harbhajn took 2 wickets in 2 overs. Sri Lankan tried to maintain high run rate but wickets at regular intervals reduced their chance. Kapugedera and Kandamby put 70 runs in the end but unable to finish the game. Harbhajan took 5 wickets for 56 runs.

India 319 for 5 (Tendulkar 138, Yuvraj 56*, Dhoni 56) beat Sri Lanka 273 (Kandamby 66, Harbhajan 5-57) by 46 runs

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Sachin Tendulkar says Sehwag comes closest to his style of batting | Sachin aims for 15K runs in Test

Excerpts of an interview given by Sachin Tendulkar to Wisden Cricketer reveals that Sachin has a desire to reach 15,000 runs in Test cricket as Sunil Gavaskar requested him to do so and also would be unhappy if he didn’t manage to get the runs to reach that landmark. Excerpts also reveals that he is not very pleased with the comments by John Buchanan about Sachin unable to handle the short deliveries, and justified himself by saying that John need not be correct always, and he needs to correct himself in saying so as if he (Sachin) has problems facing the short pitch deliveries than why has he been scoring heavily against the top bowlers in world cricket.

He also mentioned in his interview that Sehwag is the closest one who has reached to his caliber in terms of batting style.

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Mumbai Indians (MI) Vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - IPL 2009 47th Match

In the 47th match of 2009 Indian Premier League, The Mumbai Indians will face a do-or-die game with Chennai Super Kings at Port Elizabeth today from 12.30PM, 10.30GMT, 4.00PM IST.

Mumbai Indians lost their last crucial game against Rajasthan Royals. Mumbai Indians will have to win this match to qualify for the semi finals. Abhishek Nayar was impressive in the last match. Only 2 points difference is keeping Mumbai Indians at 7th place as compared to Chennai Super Kings who are currently on 2nd position in IPL Points Table.

Chennai Super Kings also lost their last match against Royal Challengers Bangalore by 2 wickets. Mathew Haden, Suresh Raina and Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni are in great form through out Indian Premier League 2009.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Team Players Squad

MS Dhoni (C/WK), M Vijay, Matthew Hayden, Suresh Raina, Albie Morkel, Jacob Oram, S Badrinath, Shadab Jakati, L Balaji, Sudeep Tyagi, Muttiah Muralitharan.

Mumbai Indians (MI) Team Players Squad

Sachin Tendulkar (C), Sanath Jaysuriya, JP Duminy, Abhishek Nayar, Dwayne Bravo, Harbhajan Singh, Yogesh Takawale (wk), Ajinkya Rahane, Chetanya Nanda, Dhawal Kulkarni, Lasith Malinga.

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Bravo Tendulkar sail Mumbai Indians to Victory against Kings XI Punjab

Match Summary:

ai Indians 122 for 2 (Bravo 70*, Tendulkar 41*) beat Kings XI Punjab 119 for 9 (Sohal 43, Duminy 2-15) by 8 wickets

Mumbai Indians had a dream start with their spin bowling unit providing vital breakthrough's to restrict Yuvraj's team Kings XI Punjab for a meager total of 119 which seemed like an easy total.

Punjab missed out the services of their in form middle order batsman Mahela Jayawardene. Kings XI Punjab were to blame themselves with some sloppy running between wicket's and poor shot selection, though they had a good start scoring 50 runs of the first 32 balls.

Sachin Tendulkar coming down the order at number 4, enjoyed his time at the pitch scoring some free flowing runs along with Bravo who survived a close shave with a dropped chance at the bowling of Irfan Pathan.

In all a welcome win for Mumbai Indian who liven their hope of making it to the Top 4 teams top qualify for the Semifinals.

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