Little Master's Big Record

Tendulkar hit 88 runs on the first day of the second test between India and Australia, to total 12,027 runs in 152 tests, averaging 54.17 per turn at bat.

In so doing, he bested Lara, who retired in 2007 with a world record of 11,953 runs in 131 tests, averaging 52.88, with 34 centuries and 48 half centuries.

Tendulkar, 35, affectionately known as the “Little Master,” already holds the record of most centuries in tests with 39, three ahead of Australian Ricky Ponting. He also has 50 half centuries. Tendulkar holds the record for the most limited-overs runs with 16,361 from 417 one-day internationals.

Australian Don Bradman, who ran up 6,996 runs at an average of 99.96 in the 1930s and 40s, is considered the greatest test batsman of all time.