Throwback: Sachin Tendulkar scores his record 100th international ton, on this day in 2012

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar has numerous batting records to his name and one among m is 100 international tons which he had completed on this very day in 2012 during Asia Cup match against Bangladesh at  Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka. Little Master had to wait for over a year to reach this milestone. He had scored his 99th international ton against South Africa during India's World Cup 2011 league game in Nagpur.

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Ind Vs Ban: Sachin scores his 100th international ton

After being asked to bat by Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim, India had lost wicket of star opener Gautam Gambhir after which his opening partner Sachin Tendulkar and youngster Virat Kohli added 148 runs for second-wicket stand. Tendulkar had played a slow innings but once he got loose deliveries, he punished Bangladeshi bowlers for erring in line and length. He was beautifully rewarded for his patient innings as he went on to register his 100th international century. Meanwhile, this was also his 49th ODI ton. 

governing body of world cricket, International Cricket Council (ICC), came forward and posted a throwback picture of this epic milestone on ir official Twitter handle. 

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'God of Cricket'

Even die-hard cricket fans came forward to relive moment. Here are some of reactions.

Riding on batting maestro's ton and fine half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina, India posted a competitive score of 289/5 in ir 50 overs. However, hosts chased it in style riding on splendid kcks from Tamim Iqbal, Jahurul Islam, and Nasir Hossain as eventual runners-up stunned India by five wickets in final over.

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