Double Century Victory
(Pic credit cricinfo)
Sachin's record-breaking 200 runs. (Pic credit cricinfo)
(Earlier in the game, with Karthik, Sachin reaches 50. Pic credit cricinfo)
Imagine ... a double century! The first ever in the 50-over form of the game. And who else but Sachin Tendulkar to achieve it? Reaching his double century at Gwalior tonight against South Africa, Sachin, with his bat in one hand and his helmet in the other, stretches his arms towards the heavens, giving thanks. 200 runs not out, in India's first innings score of 3 for 401, with batting partner Dhoni scoring 64. The double century was scored with a single run off the third ball in the last over, from a Dale Steyn delivery. During the game Sachin hit 25 boundaries and 3 sixes. Embodying magnificence itself!
Almost impossible to get through to cricinfo to see the victory .... meltdown from worldwide acclaim.
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A couple of comments that came in overnight ... my thanks to you. First Sharon: 'Lovely to see an entry on latest ST breaking news.' Then Anonymous: 'Yes, it is a great day for all the Cricket lovers. Personally speaking, I was not so happy with the earlier record of Sahid Anvar, because he is just a good batsman, not a great one. Now I believe the crown went to the person who deserves it. Your words in the blog were authentic and accurate.'
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome innings. Feel priveleged to be born in the same era as this great man. Hope he continues this way for a long time. And hope you bring us some more juicy info about Sachin through your interviews with people who have played with or against him.
ReplyDeleteAwesome? I agree. Thanks to you for your comment, Anonymous. Though I don't think 'juicy info' is what I'm delivering to devoted fans. And I'm also not sure why readers like to remain anonymous ... makes me think you're all secret agents! Surely not ....
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