Sachin Tendulkar hits 48th Test Century
Batting Genius Sachin Tendulkar hit his 48th Test hundred to Direct the Indian fightback on third day of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Wednesday.
The batting Genius hit his ton in 167 balls which was studded with 13 boundaries and a six.
Tendulkar, who holds the record of scoring Maximum number of centuries, Played out brilliant cricket with Suresh Raina to Control the day.
Sachin also equalled the former Aussie captain Steve Waugh’s Test record to have played the most number of matches (168).
Before that, debutant Raina slammed his maiden half-century to Direct the Indian fightback with Sachin Tendulkar.
VVS Laxman Left after a slow partnership with Sachin Tendulkar to leave India tottering at 243 for four at tea.
Tendulkar and Laxman Just about batted through the second session but Ajantha Mendis broke the Slow-moving 68-run stand by trapping the Fancy VVS 10 minutes before tea break.
Tendulkar, who was dropped on 29 by Prasanna Jayawardene off Dilhara Fernando, was batting on 39 and debutant Suresh Raina was yet to open his account.
Laxman (29) and Tendulkar dug in went about their business slowly and raised a stand of 68-run to deny the Lankan bowlers any Achievement for almost two hours.
The mid-session produced 70 runs Following the Bothered Starting session, which saw India being jolted by three quick blows including that of explosive Virender Sehwag.
Tendukar’s runs came off 95 balls while Laxman consumed 98 balls for his 29-run Inning.
The duo Retarded down the proceedings by playing a lot of dot balls and Depended on ones and twos to keep the scoreboard moving.
Laxman was lucky as his edges, off spinner Suraj Randiv and paceman Dammika Prasad, fell short of fielders.
Laxman Ultimately got out as he failed to read a Mendis googly and was caught in front of the wicket.