Sachin’s 49th ton

Bangalore, October 11
Milestone man Sachin Tendulkar struck an unbeaten 191 and starred in a marathon 308-run stand with Murali Vijay to fuel India's robust reply in the second Test against Australia today.

A day after crossing 14,000 Test runs, Tendulkar lit up third day's play with his 49th Test century while Vijay (139) registered his maiden on a belter of a track to help India reach 435 fore five wickets at close.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (11) was giving company to Tendulkar at stumps with India, who lead the two-Test series 1-0, 43 runs behind Australia's first innings total of 478.

Tendulkar hit a sparkling 319-ball knock studded with 20 fours and two sixes to remain on course for his sixth double century. — Reuters