Sachin Tendulkar is an icon. Not only is he India's best batsman but also the most exciting one to watch in the world of cricket. The year 2001 was yet another productive one for Tendulkar; playing in 10 Test matches, he scored 1003 runs at an average of 62.68 per innings. His overall Test record now stands at 7419 runs off 89 Tests at an average of 57.96 per innings. The master batsman missed out on the Sri Lankan tour due to an injured big toe but made a strong comeback by scoring 500 runs in eight Test innings at an average of 71.43