IPL 2009

Mumbai Indians' captain Sachin Tendulkar with son Arjun after the IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders, in Port Elizabeth on 27 April 2009

Sachin and Jayasuriya jointly receive the award for maximum sixes at the presentation ceremony after the IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders, in Port Elizabeth on 27 April 2009

Sachin Tendulkar and Lasith Malinga are delighted with the win, Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL, Port Elizabeth, April 27, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar pulls, Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL, Port Elizabeth, April 27, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar cuts, Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL, Port Elizabeth, April 27, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya during their century stand, Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL, Port Elizabeth, April 27, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya added 127 for the first wicket, Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL, Port Elizabeth, April 27, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar has plenty to smile about during a practice session ahead of a Twenty20 game, Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians, IPL, 12th Match, Durban, April 25, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar evades a bouncer, Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians, IPL, 12th Match, Durban, April 25, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar made a breezy 36, Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians, IPL, 12th Match, Durban, April 25, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar glances the ball fine, Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL, 1st game, Cape Town, April 18, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar drives powerfully, Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL, 1st game, Cape Town, April 18, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar attempts a cut, Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL, 1st game, Cape Town, April 18, 2009