The Master recorded a half century of centuries yesterday. However, it was greatly and I mean greatly soured by India's heavy defeat by South Africa at the Centurion. On the fifth and final day, however I was bemused by Sachin's approach as he did not farm the strike and led Sreesanth and debutant Unadkat to the slaughter and before time it was all over with Tendulkar remaining unbeaten.

Great achievement but remembered for the wrong reason. Long live the Master.