A great day for all Indian Cricket Lovers  –  a world record in one day internationals made on Indian soil and dedicated to the nation. 200 runs and not out after 50 overs by the Grand Master of cricket at Gwalior against South Africa. Sachin started his career 22 years ago and this record came after 442 match appearances in 50 over matches. A performance and a record which will take a great effort to break in the future. Do we compare this record with the achievements of Muhammad Ali, Roger Bannister, Martina Navaratilova, Tiger Woods?

I remember in the sixties, 1000 runs and 100 wickets in test cricket were great milestones. With the advent of limited over matches and more cricketing all around, the record for batting went up to 10,000 runs and bowling to 500 wickets. Sachin is on his way to soon score may be 20,000 runs in test cricket and around 50 centuries in the near future. The “Run Machine” is on and more action is on the way!!

What makes this little man tick? The hallmark of his stellar performance are perseverance, mental mobility and an ability to superbly time his shots using the pace of the ball coming on to him. A 31 Gun salute to Sachin!


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