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Ten brightest and sad moments for Indian sports in 2012

New Delhi: As 2012 draws to a close, a quick assessment on a memorable year for Indian sports. India for the first time won two silvers and four bronze medals at the Olympics, thanks to 

India TV News Desk Updated on: December 20, 2012 6:21 IST
3.Centurion of centurions,  Sachin  scores his 100th international hundred



Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, treated like a God by his fans, ended the long and tiring wait for his 100th international century at Dhaka's Shere Bangla National Stadium. 



Tendulkar, the leading run scorer in the history of both Test and one-day cricket, achieved the most-coveted ton by taking a single off Shakib Al Hasan against Bangladesh in Asia Cup.  

Tendulkar's century came off 138 balls and was studded with 10 fours and a six. Towards the end of the year, Sachin's career showed a downward graph with prospects of retirement looming large.

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