Sachin Tendulkar

 SACHIN TENDULKAR

Sachin Tendulkar is a former Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the sport. He was born on April 24, 1973, in Mumbai, India.

Tendulkar began playing cricket at a young age and made his debut for the Indian cricket team at the age of 16 in 1989. He went on to have a remarkable career, playing in 200 Tests and 463 One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India over a span of 24 years. He is the only player in the history of cricket to score 100 international centuries (51 in Tests and 49 in ODIs) and holds numerous other records, including most runs in both Test and ODI cricket.

Tendulkar was a master of his craft and was known for his impeccable technique, incredible concentration, and his ability to score runs in all conditions. He was equally adept at playing both spin and pace bowling and was able to adapt his game to suit the situation. Tendulkar was also a skilled fielder and a part-time bowler who could contribute with his off-spin.

Tendulkar retired from international cricket in 2013 after an illustrious career that spanned more than two decades. He has since been involved in various roles in cricket, including as a commentator and a mentor to the Mumbai Indians, an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise. He remains a revered figure in Indian cricket and is considered one of the greatest sportsmen in the country's history.

Sachin's Record :-

Here are some of Sachin Tendulkar's major cricketing records in a table format:

Records	Description
Most runs in Test cricket	15,921 runs in 200 Tests
Most runs in ODI cricket	18,426 runs in 463 ODIs
Most international runs	34,357 runs in 664 matches
Most centuries in international cricket	100 centuries (51 in Tests and 49 in ODIs)
Most half-centuries in international cricket	164 half-centuries (68 in Tests and 96 in ODIs)
Most runs in a single calendar year in Test cricket	1,894 runs in 1997
Most ODI runs in a single calendar year	1,894 runs in 1998
Most runs in World Cup history	2,278 runs in 45 matches
Most Man of the Match awards in international cricket	62 awards
Most Man of the Series awards in international cricket	15 awards

These are just some of Sachin Tendulkar's many records, but they give a sense of his incredible achievements over the course of his cricketing career.

Tendulkar started playing cricket at a young age, and by the time he was 11, he was playing for a local cricket club in Mumbai. He was coached by Ramakant Achrekar, a famous cricket coach who saw great potential in Tendulkar. Under Achrekar's guidance, Tendulkar honed his skills and began to establish himself as a young prodigy.

Tendulkar made his debut for the Indian cricket team in 1989 at the age of 16, and he quickly made an impact. He scored his first Test century in 1990, at the age of 17, becoming the second-youngest player to do so. Tendulkar's rise to prominence coincided with a period of transition for Indian cricket, and he soon became the team's talismanic player.

Over the next two decades, Tendulkar established himself as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the sport. He played in 200 Tests and 463 One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India, scoring a total of 34,357 runs in international cricket, including 100 centuries. Tendulkar was known for his impeccable technique, incredible concentration, and his ability to score runs in all conditions.

Tendulkar retired from international cricket in 2013 after an illustrious career that spanned more than two decades. He has since been involved in various roles in cricket, including as a commentator and a mentor to the Mumbai Indians, an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise. He remains a revered figure in Indian cricket and is considered one of the greatest sportsmen in the country's history.