In Mohali, Sachin Tendulkar becomes the top run-scorer in test cricket history, breaking Brian Lara's record and crossing 12,000 runs.
On October 17, the Master Blaster overtook Brian Lara's record to become the Tests' top run-scorer. Tendulkar scored 11,953 runs in the second Test against Australia in Mohali, with old buddy Sourav Ganguly — who was playing his farewell series — at the non-end. striker's He got the milestone a few minutes after tea by stealing three fast runs from Peter Siddle. Tendulkar accomplished the feat in 152 Tests and 247 innings at an average of 54.03. Lara has completed 131 tests.
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