Master Batsman

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By R Rajesh

Sachin Tendulkar

When we talk about cricket there is one name always stands up. That is Sachin Tendulkar India’s greatest every cricketer. He has many cricketing records under his belt. He born on 24th April 1973 in Mumbai and become cricketer at the age of 15.


Early Life

Sachin Tendulkar father Ramesh Tendulkar was a novelist. His brother Ajit encouraged him to play cricket. He started playing cricket in his school days. He has taken cricket seriously as a profession from the age of 11. In his school days he involved in a record partnership of unbroken 664 runs with his friend and teammate Vinod Kambli. In which Tendulkar scored unbeated 326 runs. When he practices in the nets his coach put a one-rupee coin in the stumps. In case if sachin survives the whole session without loosing his wicket then he can take the coin otherwise the bowler who gets him out can take the coin. This really made him to play long innings without loosing his wicket. Like this Sachin has 13 coins which he regards as one of his valuable possessions. When he was 14 years old Gavaskar gave him his pads. This is one of moral booster for him in cricket.

Domestic Career

He made his domestic career debut in 11th December 1988 in which he scored a brilliant century. At that time he was only 15 years and 232 days old. He is the only player to score a century in the entire major domestic championships debut. He also played county cricket in his early career.

Social Activities

He helps 200 children every year through charitable institution which is associated with his mother-in-law. Each and every celebrity or player must follow him in charitable works in their respective fields. This is one of the remarkable works done by him. Helping others especially children is a great thing.

Humble Man

Inspite of many success and glories Sachin still remains as humble man. This is one of his extraordinary quality. All people praises his humble and kind nature with child like smile.

Skipper

Sachin lead the Indian Team on many occasions. With his experience he gives timely advice and suggestions to the captain which on many occasions worked out very well.

One Day International (ODI)

Sachin is the highest run scorer and century maker in the One Day Internationals. He also won many man of the match awards.  Till now he scored more than 16,000 runs in ODI's.

Test Cricket

Sachin is the highest run maker in the history of test cricket. He also scored most number of test hundreds. Till now he scored more than 12,000 runs in test cricket.

Records

Sachin Tendulkar has been a record holder through out his career. He got most number of centuries and run in both One Day International's as well as Test Cricket. He is still a role model for many international cricketers. He is playing cricket for 2 decades, still his batting techniques are very much effective.

Sachin Tendulkar Photos

Sachin Tendulkar (Taken from Flickr)
Sachin Tendulkar (Taken from Flickr)

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Master Batsman in the News

  • Sachin Tendulkar returns for two-Test series against BangladeshNew Kerala8 hours ago

    Chennai, Jan 5: Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who opted out of the ongoing tri-series against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, will return to the Indian team for the two-Test series against the hosts, which was announced here on Tuesday.

  • Tendulkar returns for Bangladesh Test seriesThatsCricket.com1 second ago

    Chennai: Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who opted out of the ongoing tri-series against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, will return to the Indian team for the two-Test series against the hosts, which was announced here on Tuesday.The team, which was selected for

  • BCCI trying 'scupper' plans to sign Sachin: MiddlesexNew Kerala7 hours ago

    London, Jan 5 : The captain of an English county team has accused the Indian cricket board of trying to "scupper" its plans to sign up Sachin Tendulkar.

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