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