It was another well constructive double ton from Sachin Tendulkar. This is not the first time that Sachin has scored such tons but the striking thing about Sachin’s hundreds is the way he scores them. Each of his hundred has a different story, has a different plan and a different charm.
The
knock of 214 against Australia
is one of those Test hundreds which has been scored through sheer mid games. For
Tendulkar there is always a different plan from every opposition captain. Ricky
Ponting knew very well that Tendulkar relishes more on boundaries while scoring
hundreds and for which he set a field in such a manner to deny Tendulkar from
scoring boundaries.
But
Tendulkar accepted Ponting’s challenge and relied more on smart accumulations
rather than boundaries. More than the fearsome cuts, sublime on drives or majestic
whacks over the midwicket and square leg, Tendulkar scripted deft nudges,
pushes and silent drives. The good balls were pushed silently while the rippers
were tamed with ease. You can only do such things when you have supreme command
over your batsmanship and Tendulkar seems to be gaining more command over his
batsmanship with the progress of time.
And
of course, age has not taken its toll over his mind yet. Sharp singles and twos
lie not merely in placing the ball on the bat, but knowing the speed of the
ball at which it will travel to the fielder. Tendulkar’s calm and composed mind
seems to know the speed of the ball while traveling to fielders. His mind is still
sharp to calculate such things. And that’s why he is Sachin Tendulkar – the best
of the best of this era.
Thank
You
Faisal
Caesar
He is amazing!
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