I prefer not to count my centuries, says Tendulkar

[suraj]

I hope we have some more batsmen who loike to count their centuries- if they can get 39 of them I am all for it!

[Guest HariSampath]

I have to add something here. I am never saying its a bad thing to be stat-minded' date=' nor am i saying " Sachin shouldnt be like that". All i am saying is - " He is like that, but doesnt admit it in the open, which is understandable".[/quote'] Here is where your problem is...being stats minded and stats aware are 2 different things, Sachin is not stats minded, meaning he is not ruled by it, but by team needs only, but he is stats aware , which is not a crime

[yoda]

May be he doesn't know how to count.

[head coach]

When did i ever say' date=' " Sachin should not be stat-minded", or " It is wrong if he counts his performance" ?[/quote'] I had a thread created long ago on his "Records, Stats and Sachin" it is funny, really!

[Ram]

He is both stat-aware and stat-minded. Just have a look at his recent 100s and you will know.

[The Outsider]

Now, he is being blamed for staying not out. Tendulkar thou cuppa of sins runneth over!!:hysterical:

[Guest HariSampath]

He is stats aware ( just as you and I are inevitably aware of our paycheck and what social security we pay), but he is not Stat "minded " to the extent of being influenced for performing for it....he is team minded , and also stats aware as anyone reading papers would be.

[head coach]

He is stats aware ( just as you and I are inevitably aware of our paycheck and what social security we pay)' date=' but he is not Stat "minded " [b']to the extent of being influenced for performing for it....he is team minded , and also stats aware as anyone reading papers would be.

Influenced on performing is actually another "S". Sponsor-minded! (alight time to go hide)

[Gambit]

Now' date=' he is being blamed for staying not out. Tendulkar thou cuppa of sins runneth over!!:hysterical:[/quote'] :hysterical: Along with SRT the batsman, his critics/criticisms have also evolved. First it was 'he doesn't make big 100s'. He started making big 150s, then it was 'he doesn't make double tons and doesn't have it in him to play the really big knocks'. To counter that he has a sequence of 176,193,241*,194* and 248*. Then it was 'he isn't there till the end and doesn't bat with the tail'. Now that he is doing it, it's become 'he just wants to stay not out and boost his average'. I mean, wtf? :hysterical:

[Bumper]

Brilliant 100 by SRT. Perhaps his best in this decade. So finally my anti-Tendu rants have fixed him for good:haha:

[Guest whineleg]

tendulkar has no need to count centuries with all his worshippers counting every hundred, 90 and even every not out he gets by hiding when the tail is in

[fineleg]

tendulkar has no need to count centuries with all his worshippers counting every hundred' date=' 90 and even[b'] every not out he gets by hiding when the tail is in

:two_thumbs_up: WL:GKD 1:0

[Anakin]

:haha::haha:

[head coach]

tendulkar has no need to count centuries with all his worshippers counting every hundred' date=' 90 and even every not out he gets by hiding when the tail is in[/quote'] Another leg with no body attached? Quite a dig at all Sachin worshippers here :eyedance:

[Grim Reaper]

:hysterical: Along with SRT the batsman, his critics/criticisms have also evolved. First it was 'he doesn't make big 100s'. He started making big 150s, then it was 'he doesn't make double tons and doesn't have it in him to play the really big knocks'. To counter that he has a sequence of 176,193,241*,194* and 248*. Then it was 'he isn't there till the end and doesn't bat with the tail'. Now that he is doing it, it's become 'he just wants to stay not out and boost his average'. I mean, wtf? :hysterical:

I fully agree with you. True valid points there Gambit. :two_thumbs_up:

[Ram]

Come on guys, cant anyone even point out normal things about Sachin ?

[vroomfondel]

lol @ this thread, and the failure of dry humor in general. :) I really enjoyed His reaction post-century. He seemed so at ease, bared his 'batteesi' more out of joy than relief. It was a stark contrast to his reaction after No. 38. The raising of the bat didn't have that desperate, "take that, you mofo critics" feel to it, more like, "i earned it, yay...now moving on" He seems to be enjoying himself, and not at all under pressure. This has to do with his great personal form, of course, but must also be attributed to the mood of the team since Kumble has taken over. In hindsight, if captaincy had come straight to Kumbles post-Ganguly, we would have been leagues ahead of where we are now.

[yoda]

tendulkar has no need to count centuries with all his worshippers counting every hundred' date=' 90 and even every not out he gets by hiding when the tail is in[/quote'] are you saying people don't need to do their daily pooja? :D

[DesiChap]

Scoring a hundred isn’t everything: Sachin - It will be an honour if I get knighted, says senior-most pro LOKENDRA PRATAP SAHI Adelaide: The Master, as Team India mates call Sachin Tendulkar, scripted yet another Test hundred — 39th overall and first at the Adelaide Oval — on Thursday. Later, he took questions from the media and, on returning to the Hyatt, briefly spoke separately to The Telegraph. The following are excerpts On whether he’d been more determined to get a hundred at the Adelaide Oval as it’s one venue where he didn’t have a three-figure innings (previous best being 61 in 1999-00) in Tests I knew this hadn’t been a great ground and, so, I was determined... Yes... I realised I had to get a big one... This also happens to be Sir Don’s home ground... On whether his latest hundred could be seen as a tribute to Sir Don When I was batting, I obviously wasn’t thinking of that... I was concentrating on what I had to do, but I’m very pleased with this hundred. On whether he’d like to dedicate it to anybody (Shrugs) Well, no... On whether he sees this hundred as one of his most complete innings A hundred is special, more so when the team needs it... I’m quite happy, for I played some big shots and also defended... It was important to stay out there, watch the ball and play on merit... If somebody’s bowling well, like Brett Lee, then you need to give him respect and play out that spell. On having hit two hundreds (No.1 in Sydney) in the first 24 days of the year I haven’t been counting, but it’s nice that they’re coming my way. I’m enjoying it. On being conscious about venues where he hasn’t got a Test hundred Generally, not really... But scoring a hundred isn’t everything and there’s more to cricket... I’ve been focusing that way and, if in doing so, one gets a hundred then why not? On the standing ovation he’s been receiving at grounds across Australia It’s truly special, very overwhelming... Sometimes I need to look at the scoreboard to figure out whether I’m batting on a 100-plus or I’m on zero! The fantastic ovation has made this trip very, very special... I want to thank each and everyone. On whether Australia can be considered his second home (Laughs) I have only one home, India... On whether it’s been an emotional period for him I don’t want to be emotional... I want to stay focused and get runs... I haven’t been thinking that this could be my last Test (in Australia). On Australia bringing the best out of him I’ve always tried to give off my best against every opposition... Australia’s a tough team and it’s challenging to score against them... It’s satisfying as well. On having been content with throw-downs instead of full-fledged nets in the build-up to the Test I go with whatever I need to work on... If there are areas where I feel I need to be working on, then I do so... I don’t bother much about whether I should be getting into the nets or... I go by the feel... By what I feel comfortable... If I feel I’m ready for the match, then other things don’t matter. On when does he feel that he’s really in when out in the middle It’s a tough question... Hadn’t thought about it... When you’re middling the ball is when you know you’re in... There are days when the feet move well and there are days when they don’t... You need to wait for the particular moment when your level of confidence shoots up.. On when that “moment” came on Day I Probably when I played the first straight drive off Lee... I middled the ball well and the shot went exactly where I wanted it to. On having hit a six (off Michael Clarke) in the nineties The wind was behind me and I thought I should use it a bit... I knew that even if I didn’t middle the ball, the wind would still help. I timed it well. On whether he had to restrain himself after that six took him to 98 If the ball was there to be put away, I was prepared to do so again... On the wind also being a factor for batsmen Absolutely. On Lee’s bowling He had a fantastic second spell... He’s been their top bowler throughout the series and hasn’t given us any breathing space at all. Right through, he’s bowled in fantastic areas. On having taken on Brad Hogg There were patches when he bowled well and there were patches when I thought I could put the ball away... I waited for those opportunities and made it count. On whether, more than being guided by the conditions, he sets out to target specific bowlers No... I don’t think like that... Any bowler can get you out, so I don’t take things for granted... One can get into trouble if one does that... It depends on the flow of my innings... If I pick the ball early enough, then I’ll put it away. On whether he’s open to suggestions from those around him Always open, even if I’m batting well, because there are times when you don’t realise what mistakes are being made... However, the non-striker immediately notices them... I keep telling teammates that don’t wait for me to repeat a mistake... I’m open to advice, opinions... That can only make you a better player... I’m an easy-going person. On Team India fielding five specialist bowlers The decision has to be commented upon by the captain (Anil Kumble)... No.2 onwards our batting order didn’t change... Irfan Pathan opened because he’d done well against the second new ball in Perth... He’d got useful runs and isn’t someone who is a tailender... He can bat and has a big heart. On the road ahead for India in the final Test Putting up a big total in the first innings will be the key... Later on, the wicket could have big cracks... We’d like to score as many as possible tomorrow (Friday)... We’ll give it our best shot... Put up our best performance... The first spells tomorrow are going to be important... On the role he expects Kumble and Harbhajan Singh to play A big one... The wicket has bounce for the spinners too... The cracks will also start widening... It’s a fantastic track right now and we need to concentrate harder. On sporting a Bjorn Borg-like stubble (Laughs) I enjoyed his and John McEnroe’s tennis... I supported McEnroe, though... No, the stubble has nothing to do with Borg. On pairing up with Roger Federer, in the near future, for a social cause-specific ad commissioned by the Swiss Of course I’m excited... McEnroe was my favourite, Federer is... However, I don’t have details of the shoot as yet. Finally, on British Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s call for the likes of him to be considered for knighthood Frankly, I’m not aware of the technicalities, but it will be an honour if I get knighted. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080125/jsp/sports/story_8824811.jsp

[DesiChap]

SACHIN’S HUNDREDS Sachin Tendulkar’s unbeaten 124 was his 80th international century (41 in ODIs and 39 in Tests). As many as 30 of his Test hundreds have come in the first innings, while 34 have been scored batting at No. 4. It was his 23rd three-figure knock in Tests outside India. Following is the list of his Test hundreds: 119* vs Eng (1990) at Old Trafford 148* vs Aus (1991-92) in Sydney 114 vs Aus (1991-92) in Perth 111 vs SA (1992-93) in Jo’burg 165 vs Eng (1992-93) in Chennai 104* vs SL (1993-94) in Colombo (SSC) 142 vs SL (1993-94) in Lucknow 179 vs WI (1994-95) in Nagpur 122 vs Eng (1996) at Edgbaston 177 vs Eng (1996) at Trent Bridge 169 vs SA (1996-97) in Cape Town 143 vs SL (1997-98) in Colombo (RPS) 139 vs SL (1997-98) in Colombo (SSC) 148 vs SL (1997-98) in Mumbai (Wankhede) 155* vs Aus (1997-98) in Chennai 177 vs Aus (1997-98) in Bangalore 113 vs NZ (1998-99) in Wellington 136 vs Pak (1998-99) in Chennai 124* vs SL (1998-99) in Colombo (SSC) 126* vs NZ (1999-00) in Mohali 217 vs NZ (1999-00) in Ahmedabad 116 vs Aus (1999-00) in Melbourne 122 vs Zim (2000-01) in Delhi 201* vs Zim (2000-01) in Nagpur 126 vs Aus (2000-01) in Chennai 155 vs SA (2001-02) in Bloemfontein 103 vs Eng (2001-02) in Ahmedabad 176 vs Zim (2001-02) in Nagpur 117 vs WI (2001-02) in Port of Spain 193 vs Eng (2002) at Headingley 176 vs WI (2002-03) in Calcutta 241* vs Aus (2003-04) in Sydney 194* vs Pak (2003-04) in Multan 248* vs Ban (2004-05) in Dhaka 109 vs SL (2005-06) in Delhi 101 vs Ban (2007) in Chittagong 122* vs Ban (2007) in Mirpur 154* vs Aus (2007-08) in Sydney 153 vs Aus (2007-08) in Adelaide http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080125/jsp/sports/story_8824820.jsp