Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar a boy of 16 walks in to bat against the fiery attack of WaqarYounis and Wasim Akram and is hit on the head, even then this little boy goes on to make half century. This boy was none other than the phenomenal Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin Tendulkar, the very name that strikes terror in the hearts of the bowlers all over the world, is regarded as the most accomplished batsman of modern day cricket. Since his debut against Pakistan in 1989, Sachin Tendulkar has been shining like a star in the international cricketing arena.

Achievements And Accolades

Ever since Sachin made his debut against Pakistan at the age of 16, he has not looked back. Sachin has piled up runs against all teams in the world. Sachin Tendulkar is rightly hailed as the master blaster as he treats most of the bowlers with utter disdain.

At present Sachin is the highest run getter (over 13000 runs) in the one day form of the game and is inching towards becoming the highest run scorer in the test cricket as well. Sachin also has the maximum number of test and one day centuries to his name.

Turning Point

Initially Sachin Tendulkar wanted to be a fast bowler and even undertook trials at the MRF pace foundation, Chennai, but his short height proved to be an obstacle. Changing his school to ShardashramVidyaMandir and meeting Mr.RamakantAchrekar (who became his coach) was the turning point of Sachin’s cricket career.

Sachin Tendulkar to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Sachin Tendulkar will become the first sportsperson to receive a Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, the government announced hours after the batting great’s 200th and final test
Cricket’s most prolific run-scorer bid an emotional farewell to the game at his home ground in Mumbai, ending a glittering 24-year career during which he bagged almost every batting record.

NUMBERS TO REMEMBER

Tendulkar scored his maiden hundred in his 79th match. He holds the world record formost number of matches (463),most runs (18,426), mostcenturies (49), and mostfifties (96). Tendulkar scored the bulk of his runs (15,310) opening the innings, including 45 centuries and 75 fifties in 340 innings Tendulkar was the first player to complete the all-round treble of10,000 runs, 100 wickets, and100 catches He is only the second player (after JavedMiandad) to appearin six World Cups – from1992 to 2011.