10 instances when cricketers broke into tears

6. Sachin Tendulkar breaks down after Hyderabad ODI against Australia in 2009

During Australia’s tour of India in 2009, Sachin Tendulkar played one of the most memorable One-Day Internationals (ODI) knocks of his career. After four matches of the competition, both sides won two games apiece. In the fifth ODI, both teams locked horns at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Winning the toss, Australia skipper Ricky Ponting put his team to bat first and his decision worked as the Aussie batter succeeded in creating pressure on Indian bowlers, putting up 350 runs on the board. Following the massive total, India got a fierce start with the help of their openers Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar.

However, after the fall of Sehwag's wicket, Tendulkar took the matter into his hands and played brilliantly. While all other India batters struggled in front of the Aussie bowlers. Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja put up some fight along with the Master Blaster, but in the end, India lost the game by three runs. Tendulkar, who notched up 175 off just 141 deliveries, became the Player of the Match. While receiving the award, Tendulkar's eyes got wet as his excellent batting efforts went in vain.