Friends well wishers and his own countrymen have run out of adjectives to describe this feat. This is sheer genius and nothing less. You are the pride of the nation and shall ever be so."
Echoing similar sentiments, Abhishek Bachchan
, tweeted "Bow down people. Master blaster just rocked the House. We are privileged to have lived in the same time as you Sachin."
Actors Retiesh Deshmukh and Priety Zinta also congratulated Sachin.
"Tendulkar's 50th Test hundred amongst his most important for India saved us from humiliation. Thrilled.... admiration unbounded for Sachin," said former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor.
Team members and sports personalities were also elated on Sachin's feat on fourth day of the first Cricket Test against South Africa in Centurion on Sunday.
Batsman Yuvraj Singh tweeted, "Greatest achievement by a batsman ever. Come on master blaster keep going."
Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle said, "it is a great moment."
Tennis player
Sania Mirza added, "woooowww...Sachin Tendulkar greatest batsmen ever."
