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Who is Sachin Tendulkar?

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar BR (born 24 April 1973) is an Indian former international cricketer who captained the Indian national team. He is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is the all-time highest run-scorer in both ODI and Test cricket with more than 18000 runs and 15000 runs respectively in total. He also holds the record for receiving the most man-of-the-match awards in international cricket. Known for his large fanbase and described by ESPNcricinfo as 'the most worshipped player in the world', Tendulkar is sometimes referred to as "The God of Cricket" in India. A film with that name was released in 2021.
 
Tendulkar took up cricket at the age of eleven, made his Test match debut on 15 November 1989 against Pakistan in Karachi at the age of sixteen, and went on to represent Mumbai domestically and India internationally for close to twenty-four years. In 2002, halfway through his career, Wisden ranked him the second-greatest Test batsman of all time, behind Don Bradman, and the second-greatest ODI batsman of all time, behind Viv Richards. Later in his career, Tendulkar was part of the Indian team that won the 2011 Cricket World Cup, his first win in six World Cup appearances for India. He had previously been named "Player of the Tournament" at the 2003 edition of the tournament.
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar BR (born 24 April 1973) is an Indian former international cricketer who captained the Indian national team. He is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is the all-time highest run-scorer in both ODI and Test cricket with more than 18000 runs and 15000 runs respectively in total. He also holds the record for receiving the most man-of-the-match awards in international cricket. Known for his large fanbase and described by ESPNcricinfo as 'the most worshipped player in the world', Tendulkar is sometimes referred to as "The God of Cricket" in India. A film with that name was released in 2021.
 
Tendulkar took up cricket at the age of eleven, made his Test match debut on 15 November 1989 against Pakistan in Karachi at the age of sixteen, and went on to represent Mumbai domestically and India internationally for close to twenty-four years. In 2002, halfway through his career, Wisden ranked him the second-greatest Test batsman of all time, behind Don Bradman, and the second-greatest ODI batsman of all time, behind Viv Richards. Later in his career, Tendulkar was part of the Indian team that won the 2011 Cricket World Cup, his first win in six World Cup appearances for India. He had previously been named "Player of the Tournament" at the 2003 edition of the tournament.hgj

Latest Updates on Sachin Tendulkar

Johnson hails welcome in India, says felt like Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan

Johnson arrived in Ahmedabad on Thursday as part of his two-day India trip and visited the famous Sabarmati Ashram and met industrialist Gautam Adani

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Updated On : 12 Oct 2023 | 3:18 PM IST

Fit but fat: The problem with BMI

By definition, the BMI has to be inaccurate if it classifies a wide range of top athletes as overweight

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2022 | 12:05 AM IST

It's hard to accept, Warne will continue to live in our hearts: Tendulkar

One of the all-time greats of the game, Warne died at the age of 52 due to a suspected heart attack in Thailand on March 4.

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Updated On : 29 Mar 2022 | 1:55 PM IST

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

His battles with Sachin Tendulkar during the 1998 series in India will remain a part of cricketing folklore

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2022 | 2:12 AM IST

Sachin Tendulkar to teach cricket online on edtech platform Unacademy

Edtech unicorn announces the launch of 'Unacademy Icons' to provide a structured curriculum taught by industry icons

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Updated On : 23 Feb 2022 | 2:25 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Team India on winning ODI series against WI

With the 17-run win in the third T20I, India won the three-match T20I series 3-0.

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Updated On : 21 Feb 2022 | 9:31 AM IST

Ranji Trophy: Sachin congratulates Sakibul Gani for 'solid performance'

Sakibul Gani scripted history on Friday as he became the first player to score a triple-century on a first-class debut

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2022 | 3:10 PM IST

Kohli goes past Tendulkar for most runs by Indian in away ODIs

He achieved the feat during the first ODI against South Africa here

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Updated On : 19 Jan 2022 | 9:24 PM IST

India's 'superb' bowling attack can pick 20 wickets anywhere: Tendulkar

Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday lauded the "superb bowling" by Team India in the first Test against South Africa.

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Updated On : 31 Dec 2021 | 8:45 AM IST

Hockey ACT: Always high-intensity match, says Tendulkar as India beat Pak

Former Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for securing third place in the Asian Champions Trophy after defeating Pakistan on Wednesday

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Updated On : 23 Dec 2021 | 10:51 AM IST

Sachin Tendulkar becomes 3rd most admired sportsperson in the world

Former India captain Sachin Tendulkar has become the third most admired sportsperson in the world

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2021 | 10:36 AM IST

World's Most Admired: Sachin among sportspersons alongside Messi, Ronaldo

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar has been adjudged as the world's 12th 'Most Admired Man', as per a survey conducted by YouGov, an internet-based market research and data analytics firm.

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2021 | 7:26 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar joins Spinny as strategic investor, lead brand endorser

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has joined pre-owned car retailing platform Spinny as a strategic investor and lead brand endorser.

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2021 | 11:20 AM IST

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli lead wishes for PM Modi on his 71st birthday

Legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar and India skipper Virat Kohli on Friday led the way as wishes poured in for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 71st birthday.

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Updated On : 17 Sep 2021 | 3:11 PM IST

Session with Sachin sir has helped me in my game: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Rajasthan Royals' Yashasvi Jaiswal said that he was fortunate to have had a chat with legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar before departing to represent Mumbai against Oman in a One-Day series

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Updated On : 07 Sep 2021 | 2:50 PM IST

Vasu sir was one of best coaches I have worked with: Sachin Tendulkar

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has paid glowing tributes to noted coach Vasu Paranjape, who died here on Monday, terming him one of the best coaches he has worked with.

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Updated On : 30 Aug 2021 | 10:49 PM IST

In England team, so far only Root looked like scoring a century: Tendulkar

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar says the current England team is in complete awe of India's world-class seam attack with only its skipper Joe Root looking capable of getting a big hundred

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Updated On : 17 Aug 2021 | 5:09 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar strengthens ties with JetSynthesys with $2 mn investment

The two already have an existing JV for a digital destination for all things cricket called 100MB, and immersive cricket games Sachin Saga Cricket Champions and Sachin Saga VR

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Updated On : 29 Jul 2021 | 10:23 PM IST

Tendulkar helps farmer's daughter to pursue dream of becoming doctor

Tendulkar has once again shown his philanthropic side

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Updated On : 28 Jul 2021 | 3:09 PM IST

Go for elusive medal: Tendulkar tells Tokyo-bound track and field athletes

Tendulkar on Tuesday urged India's 26-strong squad for Olympics to enjoy the pressure and not be bogged down by it during the Games as he joined the AFI in giving them an online send-off

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Updated On : 20 Jul 2021 | 8:22 PM IST