The fourth ODI between India and Australia has much significance. Firstly, batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar is 47 runs short of historic milestone 17000 runs in ODI especially when he is just 2 weeks short of completing 20 years in international cricket. This is the very special one in the sense; no one in the world has reached that feat it so far.
Ponting told that he was questioned in South Africa on chasing Sachin record but he replied he has been the benchmark for international players in the world. He jokingly mentioned that it would be nice if Sachin retires sometime.
Sachin Tendulkar, who scored his 44th century against hosts Sri Lankans in tri-series final, wants to see India on top ODI team in the world, when he touches 20 years of his international career. The batting Maestro had his debut at the age of 16 against Pakistan in 1989. Till then he never looked back and was keep setting benchmarks and records in both ODI and Test cricket.
Legendary fast bowler of Pakistan Wasim Akram was highly impressed by Sachin Tendulkar’s 44th century in Compaq Cup finals against Sri Lanka in Premadasa Stadium. His innings helped Indian to clinch the cup and India is winning finals in Sri Lanka after 10 years in Sri Lanka.
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