On this day in 2013: When Sachin Tendulkar last batted for India in international cricket

November 15 is an important day in both Indian and international cricket. Sachin Tendulkar He made his debut on 15 November 1989, and exactly 24 years later, the Master Blaster played his last international innings for India. During the second test match against West Indies, Sachin came out to bat for the last time at his home ground in Mumbai. When he was walking on the field, he got a huge applause because everyone knew what a big moment it was.

India were 77/2 when Sachin took charge of the innings. His last outing turned out to be memorable, even though his entire career has been filled with even more scintillating innings. He scored 77 runs in 118 balls and thus completed his 68th Test fifty. His innings, which included 12 fours, was extended to the next day.

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India had reached a comfortable score in the first innings when Sachin was dismissed, and the match was shaped in such a way that the hosts did not need to bat again, making the 77-run stand Sachin’s final international appearance. Went.

As Sachin was walking back after getting out, the entire stadium erupted in applause, thanking him for his service. “What a innings Master, thank you for entertaining 24 years. It would be awesome if it were a hundred. Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, thank you, thank you, thank you,” Sunil Gavaskar, who was commenting that day, said on air.

The BCCI has also shared Sachin’s last innings on its official website for fans to reminisce about the Indian legend’s last international appearance. The Indian Cricket Board also took to Twitter to pay tribute to the Master Blaster.

During his career spanning 24 years, Sachin played 200 Tests, scoring 15,921 runs including 51 tons and 68 half-centuries. In the limited overs format, he scored 18,426 runs in 463 matches. 49 ODI centuries and 96 half-centuries came from his bat.

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