Is Sachin’s hundred unlucky for team India?

Again, yesterday Sachin Tendulkar scored a ton and India lost the game. A few days back, he scored hundred against England and India could not win. But remember 2003 world cup, in a big match against Pakistan, Master Blaster got out on 98 and India won! Does this clearly indicate Sachin’s ton is unlucky for team India?

I think the human memory is designed to remember all the wrong things more vividly, but the numbers don’t lie, thanks to statistics which is free from this kind of memory disorders.

This cricbuzz.com link gives some interesting facts about this issue. Out of 48 one day centuries Sachin has scored till the date 33 has resulted in a win and 2 in a draw. Sachin also tops the chart of players whose tons helped in winning cause of their team.

Another interesting thing in the chart is; he also tops when it comes to remaining not out after scoring a ton while team is winning the match. This gives a shock to the belief that Master Blaster is not a finisher.

Do you really think Sachin is unlucky for India? Is it fair to blame him for poor performance of rest of 10 in the team?

Sangamwadi - Shadal Baba Dargah road is now operational (Sangamwadi Bypass)

Just few days ago I checked the status of this road on google maps and to my surprise it was nearing completion.
I was happy for both google maps updates and the construction status of the road  :)

Today morning I used the much awaited Sangamwadi - Shadal Baba Dargah road for the first time.
Using this road one can skip Sangamwadi goan and Bombay Sappers to reach Yerwada and Airport.

This road was under construction since a long because of the army concerns (must be related to security).


Although the road is dusty now, it was pleasure riding over it as it saves me from bumpy ride from Sangamwadi to Bombay Sappers. However once this road ends you are expected to face more traffic.

The line in red is the new road. About the quality of the road, it is a tar road and not cement one but it is good enough to carry 3 SUVs both sides at a time.

I will come up with photos of this fresh road soon :)