+Sachin Tendulkar ,the most prolific batsman in international cricket, hits sparkling 74 in the second and final cricket Test against the West Indies at Wankhede on Friday.
40-year-old batting legend showed once again his skillfull technique and helped his adoring fans to enjoy the day fully who waited for a firy innings from his blade. Today he started his show from overnight 38 with some wonderful shots."He has crossed boundaries, meant something to everyone, which is why you see such outpouring of emotion," former India captain Rahul Dravid said while commentating on television. "He has touched the lives of so many people over the years."
There was a stunned silence after his dismissal for 74. The crowd realised that it was the end of Tendulkar's outstanding career. Probably he will never bat again for India. They rose and applauded for their hero. Their roar was louder when their god walked closer to his grandstand exit. Part-time offspinner Narsingh
Deonarine gets the wicket of not only Sachin but spoils their last hope from seeing an outstanding century from their batting maestro when Sachin shaped to cut the delivery to lone slip Darren Sammy.
Tendulkar faced 118 balls and hits 12 classic boundaries. He added 148 runs for the second wicket partnership with Pujara.
On the otherhand Pujara scored a patient 113 and ensures his fifth Test century. Pujara hit 12 fours off 167 balls.Another star,Rohoit Sharma completed his second successive Test century. Rohit showed how to bat with a tail-ender .He bagged unbeaten 111 off 127 balls. Though he gave a chance in the deep when he is on 85 but Shane Shillingford overstepped.
At stumps, West Indies were at 43 for three in their second innings . They are trailing by 270 runs with seven wickets in hand and three full days left in the game.
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