Sachin: The cat with six lives

Sachin Tendulkar missed out on his 100th international ton but lived a charmed life on his way to 85 against Pakistan, getting six lifelines during his knock. (Getty Images)

Tendulkar was dropped by Umar Akmal on 81, just before his luck finally deserted him and he was caught for 85. (Getty Images)

When on 70, Tendulkar offered a tough chance to Pakistan wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal, but was lucky to escape as Kamran wasn't quick enough to move to his right to snap the catch. (Getty Images)

Younis Khan dropped a sitter to ensure Tendulkar's survival on 45. (Getty Images)

The first of the dropped chances came when Pakistan vice-captain Misbah-ul-Haq failed to grasp a catch when Tendulkar was just on 27. (Getty Images)

On 23, Tendulkar survived a close stumping call as he managed to put his foot down just as Kamran Akmal took off the bails after the master blaster was foxed by Saeed Ajmal. (Getty Images)

Tendulkar's tryst with luck began just a ball before surviving the stumping chance as the umpire's decision to give him out lbw was overturned after the referral. But, as they say, 'luck also favours only the brave!' (Getty Images)