Tendulkar scores 74 as India take total control

Sachin Tendulkar's dazzling strokeplay in what is likely to be his farewell innings dominated the proceedings as his majestic 74 helped India take total control of the second cricket Test against the West Indies here today.
At lunch, India cruised to 282 for three stretching their lead to exactly 100 runs as Cheteshwar Pujara, batting on 85, looked good for a big knock with Virat Kohli (36 batting) for company.
Tendulkar and Pujara added 144 runs for the third wicket to lay foundation for a big first score as another three-day finish to a Test match looks imminent.
The morning session belonged to none other than Tendulkar, who is playing his 200th and final Test match.

Starting the day on 38, the maestro looked fluent during his 68-minute stay at the wicket on the day. He faced 118 balls in all, hitting 12 boundaries, all of which were pure class.
All roads led to Wankhede today in anticipation of a century but on 74, it was offie Narsingh Deonarine, who got one to bounce that bit extra as Tendulkar tried a cut shot which ended in rival captain Darren Sammy's hands in the first slip.
Deonarine's name will certainly feature in the record books for years to come as it is unlikely that West Indies will be able to get India to bat a second time on a pitch that has shown considerable wear and tear.

However, the time he was at the crease was pure unbridled joy for all those who witnessed a 'Vintage Tendulkar' on display.