As we wait for the second day of the Test between India and South Africa at Centurion, the broadcasters broadcast the 50th Test century of Sachin Tendulkar, one of the most unique innings played by the Indian batsman in South Africa …
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As the Test between India and South Africa at Centurion awaits the 2nd day, the broadcasters broadcast Sachin Tendulkar’s 50th Test century, one of the most unique innings played by an Indian batsman in South Africa. The former Indian batsman scored a century on the same ground in 2010. Tendulkar has a good record in South Africa. Legendary batsman Rainbow toured the country six times and scored six centuries. He scored 111 in 1992 in Johannesburg. He then impressed in Cape Town in 1996 with 169 runs. Five years later, Tendulkar scored 155 in Johannesburg. Although he did not score a century in 2007/06, he dazzled as a former India captain. Impressed with two centuries on his last tour of South Africa.
India face South Africa in Durban during the 2006/07 tour. Youngster Morne Morkel made his debut in that match. He bowled the first ball to Sachin Tendulkar. Morkel, who retired as one of South Africa’s best Test bowlers, has revealed that he was panicking in his debut. He said he started his career by bowling to the great Tendulkar. “When I made my debut in 2006, I bowled my first over to Sachin.” Said Morkel.
Five years later Morkel had the opportunity to bowl to Tendulkar again. This time he bowled very confidently. South Africa won the match. Tendulkar’s 111 runs were wasted.
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