This Day That Year: Master Blaster achieved the unthinkable in ODIs
One of the best batsmen of all time, Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman in One-day international cricket to hit a double century. He achieved this remarkable against a top-quality South African bowling line-up played at Roop Singh Stadium, Gwalior on 24 th February 2010. Indian captain MS Dhoni won the toss and decided to bat first. The Indian openers Virender Sehwag and Sachin started off brightly with an attacking approach. South Africa got the early breakthrough dismissing Sehwag cheaply. Sachin Tendulkar looked in sublime touch putting the visitor's bowlers under immense pressure. Sachin made the batting look at ease and completed his fifty off 37 balls. He along with Dinesh Karthik smashed the South African bowling-line up comprising of Steyn, Morkel, Parnell, Charl Langldevt. Sachin played according to the merit of the ball and made use of good batting conditions reaching his century off 90 balls. After completing his century, the master blaster upped the ante...