Sachin Tendulkar’s last probable innings in a Mumbai Test ended in disappointment yesterday when he was trapped leg before wicket by England’s Monty Panesar for eight. Doubtless, it was heartbreaking for Tendulkar fans to watch their hero make his way back to the Wankhede Stadium pavilion as Alastair Cook’s team celebrated wholeheartedly.

While Tendulkar’s decision to continue playing one-day cricket even after achieving his long-awaited World Cup success, was criticised by the most well meaning of former players and pundits, he was still scoring runs at Test level. Things are not the same now though considering his best Test score in the last 10 innings is just 27.