Cricket Photos

Vignettes from Sachin's farewell domestic match

October 29, 2013 20:51

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who was playing his final Ranji Trophy tie, scored an unbeaten 79 to take Mumbai to a four-wicket victory over Haryana.

Zoom

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who was playing his final Ranji Trophy tie, scored an unbeaten 79 to take Mumbai to a four-wicket victory over Haryana. (All PTI images)
Zoom

Sachin Tendulkar was felicitated by Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda ahead of the Ranji Trophy opener between Mumbai and Haryana at Lahli, Rohtak on October 27, 2013. It was Sachin's final appearance in a domestic tie as he prepares for his farewell Test series against West Indies in November.
Zoom

It wasn't a particularly happy outing for Sachin and his team in the first innings as Mumbai were bowled out for 136, replying to Haryana's total of 134. Sachin was clean bowled for 5 by medium pacer Mohit Sharma, who also plays for MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
Zoom

Sachin makes the long walk back to the hut after being bowled for 5. It was only the second time that Sachin was playing at Lahli.
Zoom

Sachin here is seen fielding in the outfield of the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium. No surprises, he was the crowd favourite at the 8000-capacity ground.
Zoom

Haryana players celebrate the fall of wicket of Mumbai's Ranji veteran Wasim Jaffer early in the second innings chase.
Zoom

Sachin's job was cut out in the second innings as his team Mumbai were set a 240-run target on a bowling friendly track.
Zoom

The Master Blaster batted with much responsibility shielding one end up and anchoring the Mumbai innings on Day 3 of the Ranji tie at Lahli. He shared a consolidating 51-run stand with Abhishek Nayar.
Zoom

Mostly circumspect, Sachin did put the loose balls away whenever they were on offer.
Zoom

At times, in order to get quick runs, the Master Blaster did use his patent upper dab shot over the slips.
Zoom

Sachin finally reached his fifty, his 115th half-century in first-class cricket and 19th in Ranji Trophy. His unfinished 55 on Day 3 made sure Mumbai need another 39 runs on the fourth and final day to start their Ranji title defence with a win.
Zoom

Mumbai reached the target with ease and as was expected, Sachin was lifted on the shoulders by his teammates as the Master ended his domestic career in the best possible way.

Back to Cricket photos