And after a wait of 369 days, the day has finally come! March 16, 2012 will go down in the history books as the day when the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar reached the almost unrepeatable milestone of 100 International Centuries in the Game of Cricket.
This particular century had garnered a lot of attention, especially since it was the 100th one. And also because it took such a long time. Possibly the most Sachin has taken between centuries before. But as we say, all good things come with a wait, Sachin also had to sweat it out for 33 innings and then came this much-awaited century. It hasn't been easy for him at all, it's not that you by-default get a 100 if you reach a particular point. He had to strive for each and every run, even for the single after the 99. That's how the game is. Just merely because he is an expert in the game, doesn't make his work easy. It just makes others to consider it as easy for him. For him, each and every match, each and every innings is the same. And to mention that he could bring it only against Bangladesh is another attrocity! Bangladesh would be remembered for the game, not only in that match, but also for the whole o
To speak of him, words will always be short. But we must thank him for all the inspiration that he has given to numerous children and youth within the country is essential. And as every kid who did love and play cricket, I also tried to imitate him during my childhood days. And even today, he inspires me a lot. Each and every time I see him play, I always have a smile on my face. That impeccable straight drive which he plays, I almost have my eyes popping out, each time he does that. We always see him performing and escalating everybody's expectations - which make us expect more. He has been doing that for the past 22 years! We all must respect that commitment and love, which he has for the game.
A 1000 salutes to the Genius! And thanks for making us proud, as a country, as an Indian!
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