Amir Khan's birthday wishes for Sachin

Actor Aamir Khan, wishes just one thing for him — that he scores a 100 international centuries in cricket becoming the first ever cricketer in the history of the game to do so. Currently, Sachin has scored 93 international centuries — 47 in Tests and 46 in One Day International’s (ODI).

Aamir says, “I am waiting for the day when Sachin will score his 100th century. I know he can. In fact, I have been telling this to him for a long time now that he is heading towards his 100th century. I am hopeful that the landmark is not far away from him.”

Aamir had also wished his fellow Bandra boy when he scored the first double century in a One Day International match against South Africa a few months ago. The actor also reminds us that Sachin is inching towards another landmark —a century of half centuries in One Day International cricket. Even here Sachin is just seven half-centuries short having scored 93 50s.

Aamir feels Sachin has reached such a cult status that his success and failures have started to affect the ‘collective self-esteem’ of the general public. He says, “Sachin is the self-esteem of the collective consciousness of society. You, I or the rickshawdriver who is listening to cricket commentary — we all feel a sense of achievement whenever Sachin does well; he has such an effect on us. He forms our collective self esteem.”

What binds both Sachin and Aamir is the passion for their respective professions. Aamir ends saying, “He is truly inspirational. The passion and the love with which he does what he does best is something that is inspirational.”

MI defeated for the second time

MI played against CSK in chennai. It was a must win match for chennai and also won easily. Chennai won the toss and elected to bat first. MI bowled well to restrict them in just 165 runs. Sachin was drained out earlier while chasing, which turned the match towards Chennai's way. Sachin scored 45 runs and despite of Harbajan's fight in the end match finally went Chennai's way. Sachin assured that he will be alright and play next match.

AR Rahman to perform in IPL closing ceremony

There is a chance for fans meeting Sachin and Rahman in one place. If the sources are to be trusted, AR Rahman is going to perform in the IPL's closing ceremony in mumbai. The Sachin led team MI is in very good form and they are looking prominent to reach the grand tournament finals. If that happens then the visitors will be very lucky that they get opportunity to see the two true legends performing in one stage.

MI winning streak continues

Mumbai Indians beat Deccan Chargers by 63 runs. It was another huge victory for Sachin & co. MI won the toss and Sachin decided to bat first. MI scored 178 runs with some spectacular batting from Sachin, Tiwary & Rayudu who scored 35, 44 & 55 respectively. DC failed in chasing the good fighting total. The main players did not shine and contribute. MI sent back the batsman in regular interval. Finally DC bowled out for just 115 in just 18.2 overs. Harbajan, Pollard, McLaren, Zaheer took 2 wickets each. MI is the first team qualified for semi finals with 14 points. They won 7 matches out of 8 they have played so far.

Sachin Tendulkar Gate in Kanpur

Sachin Tendulkar has been received many compliments in different form after he scored a double hundred in ODI. Now it is time for Kanpur, Kanpur Municipal Corporation has built a marble gate in the city and has named it 'Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar Sarvdharam Dwaar'. They said it is the gift for Sachin by Kanpur government for his contribution to the game. Sachin will not present in the opening ceremony but they have plan to show it when he visited Kanpur next time for playing cricket. It has been built up and funded by Kanpur Municipal Corporation.

Mumbai Indians Beat DC

Mumbai Indians beat Deccan Chargers easily with the help of Harbajan's allround performance. Sachin scored another important 55 runs and Harbajan's firing 49 in just 18 balls helped Mumbai to clinch its 5th victory this season. Harbajan used Sachin's bat is an intresting story, he also took 3 wickets and awarded man of the match.

Leslie Claudius Hail sachin

Leslie Claudius legendary hockey player hails sachin:

Leslie Claudius was former Indian hockey team captain who won more number of Olympic medals in hockey hailed Sachin.

"No doubt, God is great but Sachin Tendulkar supercedes God when he plays. By doing impossible things, like notching 200 not out (in ODI) at his age is just unimaginable," he said.

Asked to compare Tendulkar with Sir Don Bradman, Claudius said, "Sachin will be the greatest player ever no doubt. He is playing so fluent at this age. He has such an array of strokes. He is a freak. With age, he is getting better.

"The greatest quality in him (Sachin) is that he is so humble, a thorough gentleman. Youngsters should learn this from him. When you do something with dedication and perseverance, even if you do not reach great heights you will end up being satisfied," Claudius said.

Yet another 50 from Sachin

Mumbai won with 5 wickets against Chennai:

What a spectacular match we have seen yesterday, it was yet another fifty, new highest score in IPL, yet another man of the match, finally yet another victory. Wow what a show was put up yesterday by both the teams. Chennai was looking strong after dhoni joined playing 11s. They started the match well with Hayden then with the help of Raina and Badhri they scored 180. Chasing 181 was never that easy but it was done quite easily by Mumbai with some spectacular innings from Shikar, Sachin, Pollard and Bravo. Sachin was not firing initially but stayed till the end and played a match winning knock. He scored 72 runs in just 52 balls which includes 8 fours and a six. This is also his highest score in IPL. Now Mumbai Indians won 4 out 5 matches played and top the chart with 8 points.

Sachin Unveil Dungarpur's portrait

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar today unveiled Raj Singh Dungarpur's portrait at the Cricket Club of India here and recalled his long association with the late cricket administrator.

"It's an emotional moment for me. I was associated with Rajbhai for a long time and today it gives me immense pleasure to see Rajbhai's portrait here," said the champion batsman after unveiling Dungarpur's portrait at the main hall of the CCI.

Tendulkar also recalled with gratitude all the help he had received as a young boy from Dungarpur in fulfilling his dream of playing for the country.

"I was very close to him from my schooldays and he was among those instrumental for giving me the opportunity to play for the country. You may have talent but it needs the right platform and Rajbhai was instrumental in providing it," said Tendulkar.

Sachin's new brand ST

Sachin Tendulkar wants to go beyond retirement with brand ST. They have formed a strategy to popularize the brand ST. They already designed a mnemonic and you can find that in sachin's new adidas bat. They are planning to slowly extend that to cricket academies, sporting goods, apparel, chocolates, health drinks, energy bars, coaching books and manuals among others.Venu Nair, president (South Asia), World Sport Group says “Sachin is planning a brand overhaul. We are betting on him for at least the next 10 years". They also planned to start 4 cricket academies including one in Australia and England. They expect the ST brand to worth $75 - $100 million dollars.

MI top in the chart

Mumbai Indians get into first position on IPL 2010. They won 3 out of 4 games played and top the chart. Today Sachin lead the team to an easy victory by a stupendous show of batting. He scored 71 runs in just 48 balls which includes 10 hits over fence. They scored fastest 50 in the IPL today also they hold the record of scoring fastest 100 earlier in the same season. Ishant Sharma is the bowler who conceded maximum boundaries in this IPL season. Earlier they restricted KKR within 155 runs by a beautiful bowling especially from Harbajan.

Sachin's UNEP Green tip of the match

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Sachin to unveil Durgarpur's Portrait at CCI

Sachin Tendulkar will unveil the portrait of late cricketer-turned-administrator Raj Singh Dungarpur at the entrance lobby of the Cricket Club of India on March 24.

Durgarpur was a former president of BCCI. He played 16 years of cricket for India and served for more than 20 years in board. He was also president of CCI Mumbai for 16 years. As the then chief selector, played a big role in the induction of the champion batsman in the Indian team for the 1989 tour of Pakistan as a 16-year-old boy. He played a key role in changing the board rules to include sachin into the Indian team. He passed away last august by the time Sachin was not in India, after returning former's condolence meeting on the lawns of the Brabourne Stadium and paid a momentous tribute to him.