CB Series, India - Australia - Sri Lanka - 2012

Angelo Mathews celebrates dismissing Sachin Tendulkar, India v Sri Lanka, CB Series, 2nd ODI, Perth, February 8, 2012

Sachin Tendulkar chops Angelo Mathews onto the stumps, India v Sri Lanka, CB Series, 2nd ODI, Perth, February 8, 2012

Sachin Tendulkar cuts powerfully, India v Sri Lanka, CB Series, 2nd ODI, Perth, February 8, 2012

Sachin Tendulkar attempts an upper-cut, India v Sri Lanka, CB Series, 2nd ODI, Perth, February 8, 2012

Sachin Tendulkar lofts over the leg side, India v Sri Lanka, CB Series, 2nd ODI, Perth, February 8, 2012

Sachin Tendulkar fell for 2, Australia v India, CB Series, 1st ODI, Melbourne, February 5, 2012

India vs South Africa ODI Series

Sachin Tendulkar sports a new hairstyle at an awards function, Mumbai, January 28, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar was named campaign ambassador for the 'Support my School' programme, Mumbai, January 24, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar smiles during a promotional event, Mumbai, January 24, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar with actor Dia Mirza at a promotional event, Mumbai, January 24, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar gets some treatment from the support staff, South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Johannesburg, January 15, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar, playing his 444th ODI, equalled Sanath Jayasuriya as the game's most capped player, South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Johannesburg, January 15, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar drives, equalled Sanath Jayasuriya as the game's most capped player, South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Johannesburg, January 15, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar cuts off the back foot, equaled Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) as the game's most capped player, South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Johannesburg, January 15, 2011


Sachin Tendulkar walks back for 7, South Africa v India, 1st ODI, Durban, January 12, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar scoops one in the air straight to short fine-leg, South Africa v India, 1st ODI, Durban, January 12, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar takes a break during practice, Durban, January 11, 2011

Sachin Tendulkar prepares for the first ODI against South Africa on January 10, 2011

Sachin 200

Sachin Tendulkar looks to the heavens after reaching the magical mark of 200, 2nd ODI, Gwalior, February 24, 2010

Hashim Amla runs up to congratulate Sachin Tendulkar after his 200, 2nd ODI, Gwalior, February 24, 2010


Sachin Tendulkar collared South Africa's attack on his way to a historic unbeaten 200 as India amassed 401 in the second ODI in Gwalior, 24 Feb 2010

Sachin Tendulkar savours reaching his double century, 2nd ODI, Gwalior, February 24, 2010

Sachin Tendulkar celebrates after scoring his double century during the second One-Day International between India and South Africa in Gwalior.

Sachin Tendulkar acknowledges the crowd after reaching his century during the second One-Day International between India and South Africa in Gwalior.

Sachin Tendulkar is congratulated by MS Dhoni after rewriting the record books, 2nd ODI, Gwalior, February 24, 2010

MS Dhoni is happy as Sachin Tendulkar reaches 200 in the last over, 2nd ODI, Gwalior, February 24, 2010

Sachin Tendulkar hits a late shot on a rising delivery during the second One-Day International between India and South Africa in Gwalior.

Sachin creates history 46th ODI Century

Sachin Tendulkar looks to pull, India v South Africa, 2nd ODI, Gwalior, February 24, 2010

Sachin Tendulkar looks up to the heavens after getting to his fifty, India v South Africa, 2nd ODI, Gwalior, February 24, 2010

Tendulkar's paddle-sweep evades Mark Boucher's gloves, 2nd ODI, Gwalior, February 24, 2010

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

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