Sachin Tendulkar scored his 100th international century on March 16, 2012, in an Asia Cup match against Bangladesh. This landmark achievement, which has not been surpassed since, highlights his legendary status. Despite the personal milestone, India lost the match, which marked a challenging phase in his career.
Sachin Tendulkar is celebrated as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, known for his remarkable career milestones. A standout achievement is his 100 international centuries, which remains unbroken. Virat Kohli, for example, has reached 82 centuries but still has a gap to cover to surpass Tendulkar’s record.
His 100th international century was scored on March 16, 2012, against Bangladesh during the Asia Cup. Despite this milestone, India lost the match, rendering the achievement bittersweet for Tendulkar. His chase for the century took over a year, highlighting the challenges faced in reaching such a landmark.
In that Asia Cup match, Tendulkar’s milestone was marked when he scored a single off Shakib Al Hassan, achieving his 49th one-day international century against Bangladesh. Interestingly, he chose not to celebrate to keep his focus amid sky-high expectations from fans.
Reflecting on his journey, Tendulkar stated, “I can’t think of anything at this stage, it has been a tough phase for me… it does not matter how many hundreds you score, you still have to grind it out.” His previous century (111) was recorded against South Africa on March 12, 2011, during the World Cup. Several opportunities to reach this milestone occurred in crucial matches, but he faced consistent challenges.
Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th international century on March 16, 2012, remains a historic moment in cricket, exemplifying his status as a legendary batsman. Despite the pressures and setbacks leading to this achievement, his dedication to the sport and perseverance are clear. The record of 100 centuries stands as a monumental achievement in cricket, with only Virat Kohli nearing this milestone.
Original Source: indianexpress.com
