evidence: Sachin Tendulkar's struggles in the nervous nineties. Despite coming agonizingly close to a century numerous times across formats, he fell just short. These near-misses highlight both his consistency and the fine margins that sometimes kept greatness just out of reach. Tendulkar, regarded as the greatest batsman in cricket history, holds numerous records, but one of the more frustrating ones for the 'Master Blaster' is being dismissed the most times in the nineties in international cricket. [...] Though unlucky in this regard, Tendulkar’s frequent entries into the nineties reflect his unparalleled consistency and longevity, remaining a testament to his greatness in international cricket despite these near-misses.