Tendulkar's imposing record as the game's fourth-leading run scorer includes 31 centuries in 109 Tests.

However, the 30-year-old looked out of touch in making nought, 37 and one in the opening two Tests of the four-match series, which India lead 1-0.

"I can't remember Sachin going through a series without putting up a big score," Ganguly told a news conference on Wednesday ahead of the third Test which starts on Friday.

"It's good for us because these are the two crucial Test matches and if he fires, we will definitely be in a very, very good position."