Dec 30, 2009

India vs Sri Lanka ODI Series

He remained unbeaten on 96 and together with Dinesh Karthik wrapped up the match in the 43rd over

Sachin Tendulkar raises his bat on completing his half-century as Kumar Sangakkara looks on during the thirrd One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

He grew in confidence to play some delicate shots behind the wicket

Tendulkar brought up his 17th ODI fifty against Sri Lanka off 57 balls

Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhir added 72 for the second wicket as India began to dominate the Sri Lankans on 21 Dec 2009

Tendulkar ensured the hosts continued the good work on 21 Dec 2009


Sachin Tendulkar plays a shot during his 43-run stand at the second One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground in Nagpur.

Sachin Tendulkar's sharp reflexes led to the run-out of Thilina Kandamby, India v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Rajkot, December 15, 2009

Virender Sehwag congratulates team-mate Sachin Tendulkar on scoring a half-century during the first ODI in Rajkot on 15 Dec 2009

Sachin Tendulkar sweeps during his 92nd ODI half-century, India vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Rajkot, December 15, 2009

Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar run between wickets during the first ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Rajkot on 15 Dec 2009

Sachin Tendulkar, Dhoni & Rahul Dravid

Sachin Tendulkar looked intent on joining the run-fest

Nov 24, 2009

India vs Sri Lanka Test Series

A square drive from Sachin Tendulkar, India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Kanpur, 1st day, November 24, 2009

India captain MS Dhoni congratulates teammate Sachin Tendulkar at the end of play on the fifth day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Motera stadium in Ahmedabad on 20 Nov 2009.

Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene congratulates India's Sachin Tendulkar after his century on the fifth day of the first Test at the on 20 Nov 2009

Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman stroll back after saving the Test, India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Ahmedabad, 5th day, November 20, 2009


Muttiah Muralitharan's silent frustration against Sachin Tendulkar's relief at reaching his match-saving century, India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Ahmedabad, 5th day 20 Nov 2009

Sachin Tendulkar takes the applause for his 43rd Test century, India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Ahmedabad, 5th day, November 20, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar is all poise and perfection, India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Ahmedabad, 5th day, November 20, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhir look towards the dressing room on the fifth day of the first Test match against Sri Lanka on 20 Nov 2009

Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhir played out 24 overs, India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Ahmedabad, 5th day, November 20, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar turns one away, India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Ahmedabad, 5th day, November 20, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar received a reality check, India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Ahmedabad, 1st day, November 16, 2009

Nov 5, 2009

India vs Australia ODI Series

Sachin Tendulkar reaches 17,000 ODI runs, India v Australia, 5th ODI, Hyderabad, November 5, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar grimaces after getting out, India v Australia, 5th ODI, Hyderabad, November 5, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar reaches his 45th ODI century, India v Australia, 5th ODI, Hyderabad, November 5, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar celebrates after scoring his 45th ODI century on November 5, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar celebrates after scoring his 45th ODI century during the fifth ODI match between India and Australia on November 5, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar celebrates after scoring his 45th ODI Century


Sachin Tendulkar flicks during his 175, India v Australia, 5th ODI, Hyderabad, November 5, 2009

MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar of India punch gloves during the fifth One Day International match between India and Australia at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on November 5, 2009


Sachin Tendulkar during the fifth One Day International match between India and Australia at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on November 5, 2009


Sachin Tendulkar glances one fine, India v Australia, 5th ODI, Hyderabad, November 5, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar hits down the ground, India v Australia, 5th ODI, Hyderabad, November 5, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar hits out during the fifth One Day International match between India and Australia at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on November 5, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar jumps to cut, India v Australia, 5th ODI, Hyderabad, November 5, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar steers it to fine leg, India v Australia, 5th ODI, Hyderabad, November 5, 2009


Sachin Tendulkar walks back after scoring 40, India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali, November 2, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar drives to the cover region during the fourth One-Day International between India and Australia at Punjab Cricket Association stadium in Mohali.

Sachin Tendulkar cuts one behind point


Sachin Tendulkar deals with a short ball, India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali, November 2, 2009