There is no denying the fact that Tendulkar and Ponting are two of the greatest in the modern-day game. They have both led their sides and are the most prolific scorers in Tests and one-dayers.
With the Boxing Day Test round the corner, the duo would both be eyeing a century, albeit for different reasons.
Tendulkar will be keen to get the monkey off his back by scoring his 100th international ton, while Ponting would look to end the century-draught. He has not scored one in nearly two years. The former captain quit captaincy in March and turned 37 on Monday. The ton could go a long way in saving his career.
Not that they have not had their opportunities to achieve the same. Tendulkar reached 94 in the third Test against the West Indies in Mumbai last month but nicked one to the slips.
The 38-year-old also threatened with a 76 in the first West Indies Test following a 91 in the fourth Test against England at the Oval in August.
He has totalled 651 runs in eight Tests for an average of 46.50 this year
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