"I would rate this hundred as one of the best that I have scored. Victory makes it even more special," said Tendulkar, whose 41st Test century, along with Virender Sehwag's violent 83 and Yuvraj Singh's sedate 85 not out guided India to a six-wicket win against Kevin Pietersen's England.

"It is quite emotional too. I would like to dedicate this to all the people of India," he added.

With this knock, Tendulkar also erased the nightmare of a 1999 Test where India, despite a sparkling 136 from him, could not chase down 271 runs and went down to Pakistan.

"That would always be there in back of my mind. But today I feel extremely happy that every batsman dreams of finishing off the game in the fourth innings scoring huge runs. I am quite happy that I was able to achieve for the team cause," he said.

"The disappointments are there. They will be there. But what one can do is just show that you do not repeat the same thing in future. Today in particular, I am extremely happy and proud that we were able to achieve something very special," said Tendulkar, after India completed the highest successful fourth innings chase in the sub-continent.

Tendulkar said he kept talking to Yuvraj Singh throughout their partnership and ensured both stayed put to finish the job at hand. PTI