PM congratulates Tendulkar on 100th international ton

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday congratulated batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar on his scoring his 100th international ton, saying that the cricketer had made India proud.

“I join the nation in congratulating Sachin Tendulkar on his making history – a hundred centuries. He has made India proud,” an official statement quoted the prime minister as saying.

“Tendulkar’s long career has been a triumph of class, character and courage. Wish him many more innings and feats to continue inspiring the youth,” he added.

Tendulkar scored his elusive ton against Bangladesh in the fourth match of the Asia Cup in Mirpur. He got to the magic figure in 138 balls, hitting 10 fours and a six.