Published 17:47 IST, January 4th 2021
Sachin Tendulkar scores all-time record 51st Test century on January 4, 2011: WATCH
Former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar scored the last of his 51 Test hundreds on January 4, 2011, against South Africa, facing the likes of Steyn and Morkel.
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Former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar is widely regarded as one of greatest batsmen of all time. After his international debut in 1989, cricketer went on to claim several batting records and remained a mainstay of India’s batting order for subsequent 24 years. On January 4, 2011, Tendulkar registered last of his 51 Test centuries to d to his alrey-illustrious batting record in format.
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Sachin Tendulkar centuries: A look back into cricketer’s 51st Test ton on its 9th anniversary
Under leership of MS Dhoni, Team India toured South Africa for a three-match Test series in 2010-2011. In third Test of series, Sachin Tendulkar batted with much grit and determination en route to smacking 146 against likes of Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel. ‘Master Blaster’ faced 314 deliveries with his innings fuelled by 17 elegant boundaries and two sixes.
Interestingly, a rare Sachin Tendulkar records section got furr enhanced with his 146-run kck. Tendulkar brought up his 100 with a six off bowling of Morne Morkel, thus marking sixth instance of him reaching three-figure mark in Tests with a maximum. As per Tendulkar's records, he has achieved milestone most number of times in Tests.
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Sachin Tendulkar centuries in international cricket
Sachin Tendulkar centuries section in international cricket composes of some staggering numbers. His 51st Test hundred was his 97th overall as he went on to register three more centuries in ODI cricket reafter to finish on a tally of 100 tons. With 100 international centuries, Tendulkar continues to le all-time list and is followed by Ricky Ponting (71) and Virat Kohli (70).
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How much is Sachin Tendulkar net worth?
According to entrepreneur.com, Sachin Tendulkar's net worth figure is estimated to be ₹1,286 crores ($170 million). Some of his net worth comprises of his earnings from Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as a former Indian cricket player. Sachin Tendulkar's net worth also includes his salary through endorsement deals from popular brands like idas, Paytm First Games, Boost, Pepsi and several ors. He was said to be first cricketer to land a deal worth ₹100 crores, courtesy of agreement he signed with MRF in 2001.
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Currently, Sachin Tendulkar is owner of popular 100MB app, which curates content on his life in and out of cricket since his retirement and this ds to his net worth figure as well. He is also said to own a ₹7-8 crore flat. aforementioned house is located in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, which he reportedly bought as a gift for his wife Anjali in 2017, according to Architectural Digest.
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17:47 IST, January 4th 2021