Sachin Tendulkar said he does not have one eye on challenging Brian Lara's Test cricket record just days after breaking the one-day international (ODI) mark.
Tendulkar finished 200 not out against South Africa, the first double-century in the one-day format, as India won the second ODI in Gwalior. He now stands third in the one-day rankings. The 36-year-old brushed aside suggestions he might now go after Lara's world record of 400 not out in Test cricket.
"No, not right now," Tendulkar said ahead of his side's third and final ODI against India in Ahmedabad tomorrow, in which the visitors hold a 2-0 lead. "But then, I don't play for records. I play for the thrill of it and because of a passion for the game. The records have merely happened along the way."
VVS Laxman, however, hopes to see his teammate break Lara's record. "The 200 in Gwalior is a benchmark for others to follow," Laxman said. "There will be a lot of players who believe they too can make 200 in an ODI.
"But I can tell you only special players can achieve the feat. Tendulkar's love for the game is unmatched. Now, I guess only Lara's 400 is left for Sachin to surpass. I would be really happy if Sachin goes past 400 in Tests. It'll be nice if he breaks Lara's record."
Tendulkar's feat brought accolades pouring from the cricketing fraternity around the globe as well as India's political leaders.
In Delhi, members of parliament paid rich tribute to Tendulkar with speaker of the Lok Sabha, Meira Kumar, reading out a congratulatory message at the start of the session amid much desk thumping from the members.
There will be no record for Tendlukar on Saturday, however. He and fellow batsman Virender Sehwag will be rested for the third and final one-day game against South Africa in Ahmedabad.
* With agencies
MOUNTAINHEAD REVIEW
Starring: Ramy Youssef, Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman
Director: Jesse Armstrong
Rating: 3.5/5
THE BIO: Martin Van Almsick
Hometown: Cologne, Germany
Family: Wife Hanan Ahmed and their three children, Marrah (23), Tibijan (19), Amon (13)
Favourite dessert: Umm Ali with dark camel milk chocolate flakes
Favourite hobby: Football
Breakfast routine: a tall glass of camel milk
How to watch Ireland v Pakistan in UAE
When: The one-off Test starts on Friday, May 11
What time: Each day’s play is scheduled to start at 2pm UAE time.
TV: The match will be broadcast on OSN Sports Cricket HD. Subscribers to the channel can also stream the action live on OSN Play.
'The Lost Daughter'
Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Starring: Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Dakota Johnson
Rating: 4/5
The specs
AT4 Ultimate, as tested
Engine: 6.2-litre V8
Power: 420hp
Torque: 623Nm
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Price: From Dh330,800 (Elevation: Dh236,400; AT4: Dh286,800; Denali: Dh345,800)
On sale: Now
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Q&A with Dash Berlin
Welcome back. What was it like to return to RAK and to play for fans out here again?
It’s an amazing feeling to be back in the passionate UAE again. Seeing the fans having a great time that is what it’s all about.
You're currently touring the globe as part of your Legends of the Feels Tour. How important is it to you to include the Middle East in the schedule?
The tour is doing really well and is extensive and intensive at the same time travelling all over the globe. My Middle Eastern fans are very dear to me, it’s good to be back.
You mix tracks that people know and love, but you also have a visually impressive set too (graphics etc). Is that the secret recipe to Dash Berlin's live gigs?
People enjoying the combination of the music and visuals are the key factor in the success of the Legends Of The Feel tour 2018.
Have you had some time to explore Ras al Khaimah too? If so, what have you been up to?
Coming fresh out of Las Vegas where I continue my 7th annual year DJ residency at Marquee, I decided it was a perfect moment to catch some sun rays and enjoy the warm hospitality of Bab Al Bahr.
Walls
Louis Tomlinson
3 out of 5 stars
(Syco Music/Arista Records)
Recipe: Spirulina Coconut Brothie
Ingredients
1 tbsp Spirulina powder
1 banana
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (full fat preferable)
1 tbsp fresh turmeric or turmeric powder
½ cup fresh spinach leaves
½ cup vegan broth
2 crushed ice cubes (optional)
Method
Blend all the ingredients together on high in a high-speed blender until smooth and creamy.
The burning issue
The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.
Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on
Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins
Read part one: how cars came to the UAE
More on animal trafficking
