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Tendulkar passes Lara record

Sachin Tendulkar became the most prolific batsman in Test history as he overhauled Brian Lara's record this morning.

The Indian sparked celebrations when he reached 16 shortly after tea on the first day of the second Test against Australia in Mohali.

The 35-year-old, who made his debut in 1989, went past Lara's tally of 11,953 as India reached 177 for four.

Tendulkar, in partnership with Sourav Ganguly, was then looking to rebuild India's innings after Australia had undermined their strong start.

Three wickets just before tea had seen India slip from 146 for one to 163 for four, with Mitchell Johnson having claimed three for 48.

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