Michael Vaughan pays tribute to Sachin Tendulkar – Cricket News Update
Acknowledging http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Michael-Paul-Vaughan-c76145 lauded the veteran batsman for making an indelible impression in the history of the game with his record-breaking 100 international centuries.
The potential record came into the limelight after the 38-year-old’s 99th century in the World Cup last year against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757, after which the pressure to score another ton sent the batsman into a downward spiral.
However, the wait for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 in the 4th match of the ongoing Asia Cup – India’s veteran batsman contributed 114 runs to the total, a record-breaking
score which overshadowed the Men In Blue’s eventual 5-wicket defeat.
Writing in his column in the Daily Telegraph, Vaughan likened the 100 centuries to Don Bradman’s average of 99.94– both potentially unbeatable records – and went on to state that it was proof of Tendulkar’s status as a legend of the game.
“When Sachin Tendulkar ended 369 days of waiting for his 100th international century we witnessed a player leaving the mark of true greatness on the game,” the 37-year-old wrote.
“Only the true greats in sport set an unreachable benchmark and his 100 international centuries is Tendulkar's equivalent of Sir Donald Bradman's Test average of 99.94.”
Vaughan went on to reflect on the fact that Tendulkar had been playing cricket since 1989, and since modern batsmen were unlikely to last that long, the record of a hundred centuries was unlikely to ever be broken by any other player.
“What does Sachin do now?” Vaughan wrote, reflecting on the future. “… I think he will play on. He loves the game so why should he retire? … He can play for the love of the game.”
The Little Master, who will be turning 39 on April 24, has stated that he has no plans to retire anytime soon. Emphasizing that he was currently on top of his game, he added that he would consider it a selfish move if he were to retire when he could still
contribute and add value to the team.
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