Now that Sachin has scored two centuries back to back, the chances of him reaching a century of 100s in tests and ODI are looking better. However, I wonder if he can really get there if he is going to play only till 2011 World Cup.
Sachin scores an average of one test century per 3.7 tests or 6 innings and one ODI century per 10 innings; though he hadn't scored one till he turned opener in his 84th ODI. By just looking at averages, he will need 60-70 ODIs to get to 7 more ODI centuries and 29 tests to get to 8 more test centuries--assuming he gets to 5o each in both tests and ODIs. Looks tough given this.
But great men don't just go by averages. They do better when it really matters. Sachin had scored 20 centuries in a 1.5 years stretch in 1998-99. So he can indeed get that to the so-thought improbable 100 centuries mark if he plays at his best.
Sachin stats from 1998-99
ODI: 56 matches 2737 runs 186* 55.85 avg 12 centuries
Tests: 15 matches 1735 runs 217 highest 72.29 avg 8 centuries
Go for it Sachin.
I agree! Sachin's ton of tons will put an end to those who thought End-ulkar and will prove him to be the Ton-dulkar!
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