Sachin Tendulkar is certainly an unparalleled figure in cricket as well as the epitome of a complete batsman and the most prolific run-scorer in the rich cricketing history. The prolific Indian batting brilliance was rooted in fundamental principles that helped him make batting really easy as well as made fans stay tuned to their Television sets. Sachin holds the record for scoring the most international runs. The elegant Indian batter has scored more than 34000 International runs in cricket,
Tendulkar did not rely on a single signature stroke, showcasing mastery across a wide range of shots. His game displayed no discernible weaknesses; he could score anywhere on the field, adapt to any situation, and excel in diverse conditions worldwide. The 50-year-old will also continue to remain an iconic figure, leaving an indelible mark on the cricketing world till the time the game will be seen and played.
The former India legendary batter is the only batter to score 100 hundreds combined in all the forms of game and it seemed that scoring a century for the master blaster was a cake walk but one should also recall that it took long enough for the former India batter to score his first ODI century.
It was on this day when the former India opener achieved his first-ever ODI century in September 1994 against Australia in Colombo, scoring 110 runs. This milestone came in his 78th ODI match since making his debut against Pakistan in December 1989. India emerged victorious in that particular match, winning by a margin of 31 runs.
While Tendulkar made his Test debut in 1989, it was in 1990 that he secured his first Test century. This remarkable feat occurred at Old Trafford, Manchester, against England, where he remained unbeaten with a score of 119 runs. In the realm of One Day Internationals, Tendulkar commenced his ODI career against Pakistan in December 1989. Interestingly, he began his ODI journey with two consecutive ducks, first against Pakistan and then against New Zealand. It took nearly five years for Sachin Tendulkar to register his first ODI century, achieving this milestone with a score of 110 against Australia in September 1994.