
Sachin Tendulkar is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, and an icon in the world of sports. Born on April 24, 1973, in Mumbai, India, Sachin’s interest in cricket was sparked at a very young age, and he began playing the sport when he was just 11 years old.
Sachin’s talent was soon recognized, and at the age of 14, he was selected to play for Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy team. In 1989, at the age of 16, Sachin made his debut for the Indian cricket team in a Test match against Pakistan, becoming the youngest Indian to do so.
Over the course of his career, Sachin became a household name in India and around the world, thanks to his incredible skill and dedication to the sport. He played in a record 200 Test matches and scored 15,921 runs, making him the highest run-scorer in Test cricket history. He also played in 463 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and scored 18,426 runs, again making him the highest run-scorer in ODI cricket history.
Sachin’s list of accomplishments is lengthy and impressive. He is the only player to score 100 international centuries, and he has won numerous awards, including the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2010, and the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 2014.
In addition to his cricketing achievements, Sachin has also been a philanthropist and ambassador for various charitable causes. He has supported initiatives to promote education and healthcare, and he has worked to promote awareness about social issues such as HIV/AIDS and child welfare.
Sachin retired from cricket in 2013, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come. His impact on Indian cricket and the sport as a whole has been immeasurable, and he will always be remembered as one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
Sachin’s talent was soon recognized, and at the age of 14, he was selected to play for Mumbai’s #Ranji Trophy team. In 1989, at the age of 16, #Sachin made his debut for the Indian #cricket team in a Test match against Pakistan, becoming the youngest #Indian to do so.@sachin_rt
— Pranav Mishra (@pranavmishra108) April 23, 2023

