Sachin Tendulkar
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| Birth Name | Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar |
| Born | April 24, 1973 |
| Origin | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Batsman |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium, Leg break |
| Teams | India, Mumbai Indians, Mumbai |
| Debut | November 15, 1989 vs Pakistan |
| Matches | 200 Tests, 463 ODIs |
| Runs | 15,921 (Test), 18,426 (ODI) |
| Wickets | 46 (Test), 154 (ODI) |
| Website | Official Website |
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar (born April 24, 1973) is a former Indian international cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is the highest run-scorer of all time in international cricket.
Early Life
Born in Mumbai to Ramesh Tendulkar, a noted Marathi novelist, and Rajni Tendulkar, Sachin showed prodigious talent from a young age. He was coached by Ramakant Achrekar at Shardashram Vidyamandir and debuted for Mumbai at age 14.
International Career
Debut and Early Years
Tendulkar made his Test debut against Pakistan in Karachi on November 15, 1989, at the age of 16 years and 205 days. He scored his first Test century against England in 1990.
World Cup Glory
Tendulkar played in six Cricket World Cups and was instrumental in India's 2011 World Cup victory, finally winning the trophy in his sixth attempt.
Records
- Most runs in Test cricket: 15,921
- Most runs in ODI cricket: 18,426
- Most international centuries: 100 (51 in Tests, 49 in ODIs)
- First batsman to score a double century in ODIs
Career Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 200 | 15,921 | 53.78 | 51 | 68 |
| ODI | 463 | 18,426 | 44.83 | 49 | 96 |
| T20I | 1 | 10 | 10.00 | 0 | 0 |
Awards and Recognition
- Bharat Ratna (2014) - Highest civilian award
- Padma Vibhushan (2008)
- Padma Shri (1999)
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (1997)
- Arjuna Award (1994)
- ICC Cricketer of the Year (2010)
- Wisden Cricketer of the Year (multiple times)
Post-Retirement
After retiring in 2013, Tendulkar was nominated to the Rajya Sabha (2012-2018). He is involved with various charitable initiatives through the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation.
Legacy
Tendulkar is often referred to as the "God of Cricket" in India. His 24-year international career inspired millions and transformed cricket into a religion in India.