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Sir Ian Botham says Alastair Cook could get close to matching Sachin Tendulkars Test record of 51 centuries. But could the England skipper even surpass it? Sky Sports statistician Richard Isaacs investigates...Cook, 31, became the 13th player to pass the mark of 30 Test tons when he struck 130 in Englands second innings of the first Test against India, his fifth hundred in India and the most by an any overseas batsman. Youngest batsmen to reach 30 Test 100s Name Age Test Sachin Tendulkar 29y 120d 99 Ricky Ponting 31y 95d 102 Alastair Cook 31y 320d 136 Jacques Kallis 32y 170d 118 Kumar Sangakkara 34y 247d 110 So, can Cook pass Tendulkars record? Cook has been playing Test cricket since 2006 so averages 12.36 Tests per year across his 11-year career. If you work out the similar ratio to his centuries, its 2.72 centuries per year.Taking that average into account, he will need another eight years to hit 22 more centuries in what could, using the figures above, be another 99 Tests.However, it should not be forgotten that Cook has played in 134 consecutive Test matches since missing Englands memorable victory in the third Test in Mumbai in 2006 with a stomach bug when India were skittled by Shaun Udal and Andrew Flintoff for just 100.Or the fact that Tendulkar reached his 30th Test ton before the age of 30 and retired eleven years later aged 40 years and 206 days, having played in another 101 Tests, in which he hit 21 centuries. Tendulkar added just one further ton scoring his 50th in 2010 against South Africa Or that The Little Master went 23 Tests at the back end of his career without hitting one after reaching his 51st and final Test hundred against South Africa at Cape Town in January 2011, playing on for another 34 months without registering three figures again.Fitness is always the key. Cook, as mentioned, has survived without missing a game for over 10 years and his record of 134 Tests in a row is only bettered by Allan Borders 153 from 1979 to 1994 - thats 15 years uninterrupted. India vs England November 17, 2016, 3:30am Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass But it also could be down to a desire to continue. The unflustered England captain has dropped a handful of comments over the last few months that his time could come to an end with form, energy levels and family the main consideration.He showed that his desire is still there with his superb 130 in Rajkot to guide his side to safe waters and with teenager Haseeb Hameed looking as though he has all the credentials to become Englands next high quality opening batsman, Cook might wish to stay and assist him in his progress. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price There is always that fear of going on for too long. When former Australian captain Ricky Ponting announced his retirement, he stated that it just feels like the right time to finish playing.Ponting reached his 30th Test ton in Durban in 2006 but finished some six-and-a-half years later, having played another 66 Tests in which he collected another 11 centuries.Cook doesnt turn 32 until Christmas Day, by which time he should have played another four Tests in this series, but the most centuries scored by a player aged 32 or over is Steve Waughs 20. Most Test centuries scored aged 32 or over Name Matches Runs Average 100s Steve Waugh 79 5357 51.50 20 Brian Lara 51 5420 60.89 19 Rahul Dravid 78 5925 47.02 18 Jacques Kallis 57 4438 52.21 18 Kumar Sangakkara 49 5092 60.61 18 And Englands Alec Stewart holds the record for the most Test matches played at 32 years of age and older with 88.Has Cook got it in him? If you consider the ICCs Future Tours Programme, England have 31 Tests between now and the World Cup in 2019 by which time he will be 34.Ten Test players have played over 50 Tests aged 34 or more of which eight are front-line batsmen (only Bob Taylor and Courtney Walsh miss out), including his old Essex and England mentor Graham Gooch.So, only time will tell but there is every chance Sir Ian might be right.Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price!Also See:Hussain: Dont rush AndersonBen Duckett blogAnsari: Confidence is highRahul back in India squadJerome Walton Cubs Jersey . "Hes going to have hip surgery on Jan. 7, and hell be expected to rehabilitate for four to six months beyond that," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said Friday in an interview. Tony Kemp Jersey .ca! Hi Kerry, Its another day and here we are looking at another dubious hit to the head. 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DAmigo scored twice in regulation and added the shootout winner as the Toronto Marlies edged the San Antonio Rampage 5-4 in American Hockey League action.FRISCO, Texas -- The MRI on Dez Bryants injured right knee was delayed because the Dallas Cowboys?wide receiver was absent from Mondays treatment for injured players and Tuesdays meetings, sources confirmed.Bryant was hurt in Sundays victory over the Chicago Bears. Injured players are required to report for treatment the following Monday, even though it is the players day off. The Cowboys had a conditioning workout and meetings on Tuesday, but Bryant was unable to get to an MRI since the team does not yet have an imaging device at its new facility.The MRI took place Wednesday morning. Bryant was diagnosed with a hairline fracture of his tibial plateau in his right leg near the knee, according to a source.Coach Jason Garrett refused to explain the reason for the delay when asked multiple times earlier Wednesday. Left guard?Lael Collins, who?suffered a sprained right big toe in Sundays game, had his MRI performed Monday, and the Cowboys knew of a treatment plan the same day.Players are subject to fines for missing meetings and treatment sessions. The Dallas Morning News first reported Bryants absences.I dont want to get into the whole medical procedure, Garrett said. We have this information now with Dez, and were going to take his situation day by day. Well evaluate his status for the game as the week goes on.Garrett would not rule Bryant out of Sundays game against the?San Francisco 49ers, but a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that the injury could sideline Bryant for up to three weeks.dddddddddddd. Bryant did not practice Wednesday, but Garrett said the wide receiver worked out.Were hopeful that hell be able to play, Garrett said.Bryant missed only six plays after he was injured during the second play Sunday when Bears linebacker Christian Jones dragged him down after an 11-yard gain. Bryants knee and ankle got caught under Jones, and Bryant went to the ground before getting off the field.He finished the game with 3 catches for 40 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Bryant played 52 of 68 snaps, but he wasnt on the field late in the fourth quarter as the Cowboys attempted to run out the clock.If Bryant cant play Sunday, Brice Butler, who has 1 catch for 16 yards in 3 games, would move into the starting lineup.Rookie quarterback?Dak Prescott said Bryants potential absence does not affect the Cowboys plans.I dont really pay attention to who Im throwing to, said Prescott, who has connected with Bryant 11 times for 150 yards and 1 touchdown this season. I just go through my reads. Whoevers open gets the ball. So, I mean, hope [he] gets well, is well really, really soon, but it doesnt really affect this offense.ESPN staff writer Nick Wagoner contributed to this report. ' ' '