Sachin Tendulkar scored his first ODI century after 78 innings as he established himself as a big name on September 9, 1994.
The left-handed opening batsman feels that he was fortunate to have had a chat with the Indian legend before departing to represent Mumbai against Oman.
The Indian cricket team started a new life in the series against New Zealand as the likes of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman retired from international cricket.
James Anderson has dismissed Virat Kohli seven times while he has sent back Sachin Tendulkar nine times.
Muttiah Muralitharan had dismissed Sachin Tendulkar a total of 13 times in his career.
Rohit Sharma scored 83 in the first innings of the second Test against England at Lord's and has been providing good starts in the ongoing Test series.
Sachin Tendulkar scored his first century on this day 31 years ago against England in Manchester.
Shoaib Akhtar is best remembered for touching the 100 mph speed barrier in cricket.
James Anderson has accounted for a total of 619 Test wickets in his career so far and it goes without saying that he will eventually break Anil Kumble's record.
Ricky Ponting blasted his first century and it came in the Ashes Test against England in 1997.