In the Year 1990, 17-Year-Old Cricket Phenom Sachin Tendulkar Racks Up His Initial Century of 100
Seventeen-Year-Old Sachin Tendulkar Saves the Day in Historic 1990 Test Match
In a thrilling turn of events during the second Test of the 1990 India tour of England, a young and determined Sachin Tendulkar scored an unbeaten 119 runs, saving the match for India at Old Trafford, Manchester.
India was facing a daunting target of 408 runs set by England, and the team was struggling at 109 for 4 wickets when Tendulkar walked in to bat. The English bowling attack, led by Chris Lewis, Devon Malcolm, Angus Fraser, and Eddie Hemmings, was proving to be a formidable challenge.
Tendulkar's entry into the game came at a crucial juncture, with the captain Mohammad Azharuddin having already fallen for 11 runs. The young prodigy displayed remarkable maturity and resilience, stitching an unbeaten 160-run stand for the seventh wicket along with Manoj Prabhakar.
This century, Tendulkar's maiden in international cricket, was a testament to his talent and potential. It marked the beginning of his illustrious career and is still celebrated for its significance in the annals of cricket history.
Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev - these were the key batsmen for India during Tendulkar's time at the crease. Tendulkar, however, was the standout batsman in the latter part of the innings, helping India to finish the match on 343/6.
The captains shook hands, indicating a draw, and Tendulkar ended the match with 119 not out. This historic innings not only saved the match for India but also set the stage for Tendulkar's iconic international career.
On August 14, 1990, at the age of just 17, Sachin Tendulkar made history, scoring his first international century and embarking on a journey that would see him finish his career as arguably the greatest batter the world has ever seen.
[1] India vs England, 1990 Old Trafford Test Match [2] Sachin Tendulkar's Maiden Century [3] Sachin Tendulkar Saves the Match for India [4] Sachin Tendulkar's Iconic International Career Begins [5] The 1990 India Tour of England
[1] Sachin Tendulkar's iconic international career began during the 1990 India Tour of England, as he saved a historic Test Match at Old Trafford, Manchester, with a praised-worthy century that showcased his outstanding talent in sports.
[2] Sachin Tendulkar's maiden century in international cricket significantly boosted both his personal health and the team's collective spirits, demonstrating the profound role sports can play in shaping one's destiny.
