If Karachi was an impressive start, Tendulkar announced himself on the world stage by scoring an unbeaten 119 at Old Trafford.
England had scored a massive 512 in the first innings, but India, known for its batting woes in seaming overcast conditions, played out a defiant draw on the final day.
Tendulkar played his part by hitting 68 in the first innings and following it up with a century on the final day.
The next overseas series also proved fruitful, as he scored 368 runs in five Tests in Australia, including centuries in Sydney and a bouncy WACA wicket in Perth.
Merv Hughes famously told Allan Border during Tendulkar's 114 at Perth, 'This little prick's going to get more runs than you.'
Well predicted, Merv!
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