March 16th, 2012, is a date forever etched in the annals of cricket history. On this remarkable day, Sachin Tendulkar achieved a feat that no cricketer had ever accomplished before—his 100th international century. While scoring a century is a tremendous achievement in itself, doing it 100 times across formats is pure magic, something only the legendary "Master Blaster" could manage.
The milestone century came during a match against Bangladesh in Mirpur, but what made it even more special was the pressure surrounding it. Tendulkar, who had been on the verge of this record for months, described this 100th century as the toughest of his career. The expectations from fans and media were overwhelming, and the weight of history was on his shoulders. Despite the immense pressure, he calmly guided the ball to the boundary, marking an unforgettable moment in cricket.
What made this century even more poignant was that it turned out to be Tendulkar’s last international century. While he continued playing for a few more years, that match on March 16th marked the final time he reached the three-figure mark in international cricket.
Tendulkar’s 100th century was not just a number; it was a testament to his skill, resilience, and longevity in the game. March 16th, 2012, will forever remain not just a date, but a milestone—a defining moment in cricket, cementing his legacy as one of the sport's greatest ever players. It was a moment that encapsulated his career, and it is one that cricket fans will never forget.
