
Sachin during his 5th World Cup ton

Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his 47th ODI century, 27 Feb 2011

Sachin Tendulkar celebrates reaching his 47th ODI century during the 2011 ICC World Cup Group B match between India and England at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on February 27, 2011 in Bangalore,

Sachin Tendulkar sends the ball into the stands during his 103-ball century, India v England, World Cup, Group B, Bangalore, February 27, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar plays the ball late, India v England, World Cup, Group B, Bangalore, February 27, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar picks a gap on the off side, India v England, World Cup, Group B, Bangalore, February 27, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar lifts the ball for a six on his way to a fifty off 66 balls, India v England, World Cup, Group B, Bangalore, February 27, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar hits during the 2011 ICC World Cup Group B match between India and England on February 27, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar hits during the 2011 ICC World Cup Group B match between India and England at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on February 27, 2011 in Bangalore

Sachin Tendulkar hits a six over long on with Matt Prior of England looking on during the 2011 ICC World Cup Group B match between India and England at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on February 27, 2011 in Bangalore

Sachin Tendulkar reaches his half century during the 2011 ICC World Cup Group B match between India and England at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on February 27, 2011 in Bangalore

Sachin Tendulkar goes after a short ball, India v England, World Cup, Group B, Bangalore, February 27, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhir take a run during their century partnership, India v England, World Cup, Group B, Bangalore, February 27, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar during the 2011 ICC World Cup match between India and England

Sachin Tendulkar during the 2011 ICC World Cup Group B match between India and England at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on February 27, 2011 in Bangalore

Sachin Tendulkar chases a short ball outside off stump during the 2011 ICC World Cup Group B match between India and England at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on February 27, 2011

Sachin removes a hand from the bat as he drives square of the wicket during the 2011 ICC World Cup Group B match between India and England at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on February 27, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar sings the national anthem during the 2011

Sachin Tendulkar sings the national anthem during the 2011 ICC World Cup Group B match between India and England at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on February 27, 2011 in Bangalore

Sachin Tendulkar enters the stadium during the 2011 ICC World Cup Group B match between India and England at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on February 27, 2011 in Bangalore, India.

Sachin Tendulkar arrives for India's training session, Bangalore, February 26, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar at a practice session, Bangalore, February 25, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni enjoy a game of football, Bangalore, February 25, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar bats left-handed in the nets, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, February 23, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh share a laugh during India's training session, Bangalore, February 23, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar made 28 before he was run out, Bangladesh v India, Group B, World Cup 2011, Mirpur, February 19, 2011

Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar got India off to a rapid start against Bangladesh, Bangladesh v India, Group B, World Cup 2011, Mirpur, February 19, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar bats during the opening game of the ICC Cricket World Cup between Bangladesh and India at the Shere-e-Bangla National Stadium on February 19, 2011 in Dhaka.