Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar set a world record for most test hundreds on Saturday, stroking his 35th century to surpass compatriot Sunil Gavaskar.
The 32-year-old Mumbai batsman reached the milestone on the opening day of the second test against Sri Lanka.
He spent tense moments on 99 and declined an offer of light before turning Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas to square leg for the all-important single.
An emotional Tendulkar punched the air in delight and raised his arms before looking skywards to say a silent prayer, wiping away a tear.
"There have been very few moments in my life that I have felt emotional," he said. "This was one of them, so it is very special for me.
"I was addressing my father. I'm sure he would have enjoyed a few moments from up there," Tendulkar said in reference to his late father Ramesh.
He was hugged by team mate Saurav Ganguly and congratulated by the Sri Lankan players with the crowd of over 20,000 giving him a standing ovation.
great performance by one of the greatest players of all time this year has been really gud for cricket.some great performances by lara,inzi and trescothic and tendulker
