Sachin Tendulkar has been the most complete batsman of his time, the most prolific run maker of all time, and arguably the biggest cricket icon the game has ever known. His batting was based on the purest principles: perfect balance, the economy of movement, precision in stroke-making, and that intangible quality given only to geniuses – anticipation. If he didn’t have a signature stroke – the upright, back-foot punch comes close – it’s because he was equally proficient at each of the full range of orthodox shots (and plenty of improvised ones as well) and can pull them out at will.
There were no apparent weaknesses in Tendulkar’s game. He could score all around the wicket, off both front foot and back, could tune his technique to suit every condition, temper his game to suit every situation, and made runs in all parts of the world in all conditions.
Some of his finest performances came against Australia, the overwhelmingly dominant team of his era. His century as a 19-year-old on a lightning-fast pitch at the WACA is considered one of the best innings ever to have been played in Australia. A few years later he received the ultimate compliment from the ultimate batsman: Don Bradman confided to his wife that Tendulkar reminded him of himself.
Sachin Tendulkar is one of the greatest batsmen in the history
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar earned several names including a master blaster, God of Cricket, and little master. He is considered one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. Let us have a look at his early life, childhood days, cricket journey, awards, recognition, etc. Sachin Tendulkar, the master blaster, is the name that continues to inspire many, not only in India but also all over the world, to take up the sport. Isn’t! We know that in India cricket is a religion and Sachin Tendulkar is a God. Very few cricketers, bowlers or sportsmen have gained such type of imagination, popularity as Tendulkar has
“People throw stones at you and you convert them into milestones.” – Sachin Tendulkar
Do you know that the career of world-famous cricketer Sachin Tendulkar began at the age of 13 years when he made his cricket debut in the Cricket Club of India? On 11 December 1988 in a first-class cricket match between Mumbai and Gujarat, Sachin scored 100 not out. Starting from here, he played several cricket matches at the national as well as international levels. In the 2011 World Cup Victory, he became the highest run-scorer with 482 runs at an average of 53.55 the tournament and he could not stop his tears after this victory.
Sachin Tendulkar: Awards And Recognition
There is a lot more to cherish about him in his biography. Let us see several awards and recognition he has achieved.
- Arjuna Award – 1994
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award – 1997-1998
- Wisden “Cricketer of the Year” – 1997
- Padma Shri – 1999
- Maharashtra Bhushan Award – 2001
- “Player of the Tournament” in the Cricket World Cup – 2003
- C. C. World O. D. I. XI – 2004 and 2007
- “Rajiv Gandhi Award” in the sports category – 2005
- Padma Vibhushan – 2008
- “Cricketer of the Year” in the I.C.C. Award – 2010
- The Asian Awards for the “People’s Choice” as well as the “Exceptional Achievement in Sports” – 2010 in London
- “B.C.C.I. Cricketer of the Year” Award – 31 May 2011
- The “Castrol Indian Cricketer of the Year” Award – 28 January 2011
- Wisden India Outstanding Achievement Award – 11 June 2012
- Honorary Member of the Order of Australia by the Australian government – 6 November 2012
- Bharat Ratna – 2014
- First brand Ambassador of UNICEF for South Asia – 28th November 2013.
- “Most Influential People in the World” – Time 100 list
Sachin Tendulkar: ODI Records Centuries
- The highest number of centuries (49) and fifties (96)
- Most centuries in a calendar year (9 in 1998)
- Most fours scored in the career (2016 times)
- Most stadium appearances (90 grounds)
- First-person to score a double century
- Most 150+ scores
- Most Man of the Match awards (62)
- Most Man of the Series awards (15)
Sachin Tendulkar: Test Records
- The highest number of centuries (51)
- Leading run-scorer (11,953)
- Joint-fastest cricketer to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket with Brian Lara
- 1000+ Test runs in calendar years (6 times – 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2008, 2010)
- Only player in the world to have scored 5 Test centuries before turning 20
Sachin Tendulkar Retirement
His 24 year-long marvellous cricket career came to an end on 16 November 2013 when he announced his retirement. In December 2012, he played his last ODI match and in 2013, he had twenty20 matches. Let us tell you that his 200th test match against West Indies on 16th November 2013 was his adieu to the cricketing world as a player.
