Tendulkar falls short of century of centuries in Sydney

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Sachin Tendulkar was dismissed for  80 after lunch on the fourth day of the second test between  India and Australia last night, coming up short once again in  his quest for a 100th international century.

The 38-year-old resumed on 70 after lunch having raced to  his 65th test fifty in the morning session and had added 10 runs  when Australia captain Michael Clarke’s occasional spin bowling  brought an end to his innings.

Tendulkar came forward and got a thin edge to the ball,  which deflected off the gloves of wicketkeeper Brad Haddin into  the hands of Mike Hussey at slip.

It was Tendulkar’s 21st innings in tests and one day  internationals since hitting his 99th century against South  Africa in Nagpur during the 50-over World Cup last March.