India vs New Zealand Test Series

And yet his defence remained solid

Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar plays a shot during the second day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at Seddon Park Stadium in Hamilton

Sachin Tendulkar runs, New Zealand v India, 1st Test, Hamilton, 3rd day, March 20, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar punches off the back foot, New Zealand v India, 1st Test, Hamilton, 3rd day, March 20, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar plays a deft cut, New Zealand v India, 1st Test, Hamilton, 3rd day, March 20, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar reaches out for one, New Zealand v India, 1st Test, Hamilton, 3rd day, March 20, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar eyes the ball as he runs to complete a run during the second day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at Seddon Park Stadium in Hamilton

Sachin Tendulkar cuts off the back foot, New Zealand v India, 1st Test, Hamilton, 3rd day, March 20, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar drives, New Zealand v India, 1st Test, Hamilton, 2nd day, March 19, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar cuts behind point, New Zealand v India, 1st Test, Hamilton, 2nd day, March 19, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar acknowledges his fans, New Zealand v India, 1st Test, Hamilton, 3rd day, March 20, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his 42nd Test century, New Zealand v India, 1st Test, Hamilton, 3rd day, March 20, 2009

India vs New Zealand ODI Series

Indian batsmanSachin Tendulkar flicks a ball away from the New Zealand bowling during the third one-day international in Christchurch, on March 8,

Sachin Tendulkar on his way to his first ODI century in New Zealand, New Zealand v India, 3rd ODI, Christchurch, March 8, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar lofts down the ground, New Zealand v India, 3rd ODI, Christchurch, March 8, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar of India celebrates reaching his 91st half century during the third One Day International match between the New Zealand Blacks Caps

Sachin Tendulkar cuts, New Zealand v India, 3rd ODI, Christchurch, March 8, 2009

Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar scored 69 runs in the batting Powerplay, New Zealand v India, 3rd ODI, Christchurch, March 8, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar blasts through the off side, New Zealand v India, 3rd ODI, Christchurch, March 8, 2009

Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar celebrates after scoring a century against New Zealand during the third one-day international in Christchurch, on 08 Mar 2009

Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his 43rd century, New Zealand v India, 3rd ODI, Christchurch, March 8, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his century against New Zealand in the 3rd One-Day International at AMI Stadium in Christchurch

Indian captain MS Dhoni congratulates Sachin Tendulkar after his 43rd ODI Century.

Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar grimaces as he receives treatment to a stomach injury during the third one-day international in Christchurch on 08 Mar 2009

Sachin Tendulkar retires injured, 163 not out against New Zealand in the 3rd One-Day International at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.

Sachin Tendulkar of India retires hurt after scoring 163 during the third One Day International match between the New Zealand Blacks Caps and India

Sachin Tendulkar walks back after he was given lbw out to Daniel Vettori for 61 runs in the 2nd One-Day International at Westpac Stadium, Wellington

Virender Sehwag receives treatment to a leg injury whlie teammate Sachin Tendulkar stands near by during the 2nd One-Day International against New Zealand at Westpac Stadium in Wellington

Sachin Tendulkar plays to the boundary against New Zealand in the 2nd One-Day International at Westpac Stadium in Wellington

Sachin Tendulkar opens the face, New Zealand v India, 2nd ODI, Westpac Stadium, Wellington, March 6, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar cuts, New Zealand v India, 2nd ODI, Westpac Stadium, Wellington, March 6, 2009

Rain stops play in Wellington, New Zealand v India, 2nd ODI, Westpac Stadium, Wellington, March 6, 2009

Sachin leaves the pitch as rained stopped play against New Zealand in their 1st one-day international match at McLean Park in Napier on Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar runs through against New Zealand in the 1st one-day international match at McLean Park in Napier on Tuesday, March 3, 2009