Test cricket is about to celebrate its ability to remain relevant with the 2,000th match to be played between India and England at Lord's on Thursday. India will engage England in a four test series with their World No.1 ranking at stake. The Lord's test will also be the 100th between India and England. Sachin Tendulkar, who has 99 international centuries to his credit, is expected to strive for his 100th ton at Lord's. West Indies batting legend Brian Lara has expressed the hope that Sachin will get his 100th international century.