The evolution of Sachin Tendulkar: in pictures

World Cup 2007 was a disaster for Team India as they failed to make it past the initial group stages. Tendulkar had a torrid time with the bat and his attitude was questioned by the then coach Greg Chappell.

Tendulkar later admitted that it was the lowest point of his career and he had contemplated retiring from the game.

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Tendulkar played a key role in the 2008 Commonwealth Bank tri-series series as India went on to defeat Australia 2-0 in the best of the three finals. Tendulkar scored 117 not out and 91 in the two finals.

Tendulkar enjoyed a lengthy stint as a Mumbai Indians player ever since the IPL was introduced. Even at the fag end of his career, he managed to re-adjust his game and master the new format to perfection.