A young fan's memories of Sachin Tendulkar - 4 memorable matches

2) 200 vs South Africa at Gwalior, 2010: It took 40 years for any batsman to score a double hundred in a one-day international – and fittingly the Little Master was the man to do the unthinkable.

He batted through the 50 overs to ensure the team score reached a formidable 401 against South Africa, displaying all the moves of his game. After a steady 90-ball ton came the fireworks when with nine fours and a six, he managed an uncharacteristic third half-century from only 28 balls.

He launched two more huge sixes on his way past the Saeed Anwar’s ODI record of 194. Finally came the magic moment when took a single of Charl Langeveldt’s and the bat went up towards the sky in trademark fashion.