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Congratulations Sachin on 100th Century!

In the world of Cricket, history was made on Friday March 16  when Sachin Tendulkar made his 100th century in international cricket - 51 in test cricket and 49 in one-day format. The significance of this record is that it will never be broken for potentially next 100 years or ever! This goes right in the league of Sir Don Bradman's record of average of 99 runs per match which had not been broken till now and will never be broken. Sachin's century of centuries came after 22 years of cricket (he started playing when he was 16 years old). Last year he and Indian team made history by winning Cricket World Cup and since then all of India was eagerly waiting for this milestone. It was a long wait but worth every moment of it.

Congratulations The Little Master for making India proud. We love you!

What's next for Sachin? Given his form over last 2-3 years, he still has quite a bit of cricket in him (even if he is 38 years old). But given that many senior players (Rahul Dravid) are retiring or plan to retire (or rested by selection committee), Sachin would most likely retire in 2012 or 2013. Winning Asia Cup would be a nice icing on top of World Cup win.

Coming to other significant events of the week. Apple stock made sort of history by briefly crossing $600 mark this week on eve of "new" iPAD release. Looks like in short term, my prediction of Apple stock overvalued at $500 would be dead-wrong. It keeps on going up like energizer bunny. For now at least it is defying all rules of big numbers (aka gravity). Nasdaq is benefiting from this momentum in Apple stock with 16% influence. If apple stock continues to go up like this, Nasdaq could make history by reclaiming magical 5000 mark at some time in next few years.
All of cricketing world loves Sachin and all of world loves Apple!

Have a great St Patrick's Day!

/Shyam

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