Summary
SACHIN TENDULKAR was struck down by flu on the eve of yesterday's NatWest Series match in Bristol, but it was ill-judgment rather than ill-health that denied the Little Master the first hundred of his tour.
India's batting icon and the world's all-time leading one-day international run-scorer had made light of the virus and cramp in his left hand to reach 99 when he was sent on his way in controversial fashion. The 34-year-old fended off a brute of a bouncer from Andrew Flintoff and when Matthew Prior took a fine diving catch to his left, South African umpire Ian Gould raised the finger.See the full content of this document
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Sachin Stunner ; Tendulkar Caught Short On 99, but Flintoff Hits Five-Wicket Landmark
A stunned Tendulkar stood his ground for several seconds, an ironic smile etched across his face, before turning for the pavilion. His reaction was entirely understandable when TV replays appeared to sho...
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