Cheteshwara Pujara scored his 5th test century as India gains lead of 168 on 2nd day of second cricket Test among India-West Indies being played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday.
Pujara scored 108 and is accompanied by Rohit Sharma who is playing at 23. Earlier Virat Kohli who looked in sublime touch departed at 57.
But highlight of the day remained Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar.
The first 68 minutes of the day that was dominated by Tendulkar in his 200th Test.
Sachin Tendulkar departed for 74 on his farewell test failing to break 15-year-old jinx of not scoring a century at his home ground. His first and only Test century at the Wankhede was way back in 1997, a fine 148 against the Sri Lankans in the first innings.
Sachin was done in by some extra bounce from spinner Narsingh Deonarine and the thick edge flew quickly to skipper Darren Sammy at first slip reducing India to 221 for three in the first innings, a lead of 39 runs. Tendulkar hit 12 fours in his 118 balls knock.
Fans filled up the Wankhede early in the day, anticipating a big knock from Tendulkar on his swansong. The master blaster, who was on 38 overnight, enthralled the packed stadium with another 36 runs.
Tendulkar was in supreme touch and looked determined to get his 52nd Test century, second at this venue, handpicked by him for his farewell.
When Sachin got out, the giant screen showed images of his mother Rajani and wife Anjali, who were clearly in shock. The expression on their faces said it all. For them, it was tough to accept the soft dismissal.
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