Dhaka, Dec 11: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar today congratulated Sachin Tendulkar for equalling his world record of 34 Test centuries, saying he was more precious to the Indians than even the 'Kohinoor' and must not stop before 50 centuries. "We may not have the Kohinoor but we have Sachin and to us Indians he's worth far more and even more precious," Gavaskar said in his congratulatory message to Tendulkar.

The former Test skipper asked Tendulkar not to stop his juggernaut before taking it to 50 centuries. "When he came off the field at tea, I said to him that my expectations of him are now higher and I want not 40 but 50 Test hundreds from him," Gavaskar said. He said Tendulkar once again gave everyone a moment to feel proud to be an Indian.

"It's a moment to be proud as Indians and congratulations are also due to his family and friends who have helped him to be the cricketer and person he is." Recalling the initial days of India's ace batsman's career, Gavaskar said, "Right from the time when I first saw Sachin play a flick shot wide of mid-on in the nets for Mumbai Ranji probables, I knew that here was a special talent." (Agencies) 

Published: Sunday, December 12, 2004

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