Sachin Tendulkar prepares to bowl during the second day of the third Test against England at the Birmingham: Every time India's second wicket has gone down, the crowd has greeted Sachin Tendulkar to the wicket with a standing ovation. It is said, it's an honour only Sir Donald Bradman received from cricket lovers in England. For three Tests, English supporters have thronged the stadiums in the hope of getting to see Tendulkar bat in his full glory. The India batsman is one short of hundred international centuries and everyone thought it would be fitting if he got it at the home of cricket.But, surprisingly, not much has gone right for the champion. Instead of being an inspiration, the talk of the hundredth hundred seems to have weighed him down. There’s no doubt that his lack of runs has pulled India down. In five innings, Tendulkar has managed just one half century. Read Full : 'Looking at long term will put Sachin at ease' - Hindustan Times
