Happy Birthday Sachin | A look at the master blaster's most memorable knocks

On the occasion of Sachin Tendulkar's 49th birthday, we turn back the clock to take a look at some of his most memorable innings. Although it is a tough task with over a century of century knocks to choose from, DH picks out some that have stayed long in the memory.

Happy Birthday Sachin | A look at the master blaster's most memorable knocks

Sachin put up a memorable 98 against Pakistan in the 2003 ODI World Cup, facing a legendary bowling attack of Shoaib Akhtar, Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram. Credit: DH Pool

Peter George of Australia claps as Sachin Tendulkar celebrates after scoring a double century during day four of the Second Test match between India and Australia at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on October 12, 2010 in Bangalore. Credit: Getty Images

Sachin scored 160 runs against New Zealand in the first Test of the series in 2009, at McLean Park in Napier of New Zealand. Credit: Getty Images

Sachin raises his bat on scoring his century during the Group B ICC World Cup Cricket match between India and South Africa at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground on March 12, 2011. Credit: Getty Images

Sachin celebrates his century during the second day of the third Npower Test match at Headingley in Leeds on August 23, 2002. Credit: Getty Images

Sachin scores a hit on the off side on his way to an unbeaten 194 during day one of the 1st Test match between Pakistan and India at Multan Stadium on March 28, 2004. Credit: Getty Images

Sachin Tendulkar celebrates scoring a century during the Commonwealth Bank One Day International Series first final match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on March 2, 2008. Credit: Getty Images

Sachin celebrates his 50th Test century during day 4 of the 1st Test match between South Africa and India at SuperSport Park on December 19, 2010 in Centurion. Credit: Getty Images

Sachin plays a drive on his way to his century during the match between England and India in the NatWest One Day Series at Chester Le Street, Durham, England on July 4, 2002. Credit: Getty Images

Sachin raises his bat to celebrate his century during Cricket World Cup match between England and India at The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on February 27, 2011. Credit: AFP/Getty Images