Sachin Tendulkar's Biography

Sachin Tendulkar Birth Anniversary: 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 Birth Anniversary: Sachin Tendulkar was born on 24 April 1973. Today is his 50th birthday. He is the only batsman in world cricket to hit 100 centuries. 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 the God. 

 

Sachin Tendulkar Biography

Name Sachin Tendulkar

Full Name Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar

Date of Birth 24 April 1973

Place of Birth Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra

Other Names God of Cricket, Little Master, Master Blaster

Nationality Indian

Father's Name Late Ramesh Tendulkar

Mother's Name Rajni Tendulkar

Siblings Nitin Tendulkar, Ajit Tendulkar, Savita Tendulkar

Spouse Anjali Tendulkar

Marriage Date 24 May 1995

Children Sara Tendulkar, 

Role Batting

Batting Right-handed

Bowling Right-arm medium, leg break, off-break

ODI Debut 18 December 1989 vs. Pakistan

Test Debut 15 November 1989 vs. Pakistan

Favourite Food Bombay Duck, Prawn Curry, Crab masala, Keema Paratha, Lassi, Chingri Prawns, Mutton Biryani, Mutton Curry, Baigan Bharta etc.

Favourite Actor Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan & Nana Patekar

Favourite Actress Madhuri Dixit

Favourite Colour Blue

Retirement 16 November 2013

Sachin Tendulkar: Early Life, Family Background

Sachin Tendulkar was born to a Brahmin family on 24 April 1973 in Dadar, Mumbai. That is he belongs to the renowned Saraswat Brahmin Family. His father, Ramesh Tendulkar, was a Marathi poet and novelist. His mother was Rajni who worked in the insurance industry. He has two half-brothers namely Nitin and Ajit and one half-sister Savita. His formative years were spent in the "Sahitya Sahawas Cooperative Housing Society" in Bandra (East). He did his schooling at the Sharadashram Vidyamandir High School. In their school days, he attended the M.R.F.Pace Foundation to train himself to be a fast bowler. But as per the suggestion of Dennis Lillee, the fast bowler from Australia, he concentrated on batting. Sachin Tendulkar also likes playing tennis. At the age of 14, he scored 326 out of a world-record stand of 664 in a school match and became famous in Bombay schoolboys.

Sachin Tendulkar: Personal Life

He met his life partner, Anjali, at the Mumbai International Airport when he was returning from his first international tour. It was love at first sight for Sachin. Fortunately, he was introduced by a common friend to Anjali and she did not know anything about sports, cricket. In 1995, the couple got married after dating each other for five years. They have two children Sara and Arjun Tendulkar.

Sachin Tendulkar: Cricket Journey

Let us tell you that it was Sachin's elder brother, Ajit, who recognised his cricketing ability and introduced him to Cricket in 1984. He took Sachin to Ramakant Achrekar's academy at Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai. He was impressed by Sachin and advised him to shift his schooling to Sharadashram Vidyamandir English High School in Dadar. Sachin went to his aunt's home which was nearer to the school in Dadar and took admitted to the school. His career was shaped by the efforts and guidance of his coach Ramakant Achrekar. Do you know that the Dronacharya award-winning Guru passed away on 2 January 2019, in Mumbai?

Do you know that the career of world-famous

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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 in the tournament and he could not stop his tears after this victory.

Tendulkar became the first batsman in history to cross the 34,000 run aggregate in all formats of Cricket on 5 December 2012. In international cricket approx. he played a total of 657 matches. On 16th March 2012, his much-awaited 100th-century milestone was achieved against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup. Sachin announced his retirement on 23rd December 2012 from ODI Cricket. He also stated that he will not be playing in T20 Internationals.

Major Cricket teams he played for: Indian Cricket Team, A.C.C. Asian XI, Mumbai Cricket teams, Mumbai Indians and Yorkshire Cricket team.  

Sachin Tendulkar: Awards and Recognition

Sachin 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

 I. 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 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, twenty20 match. 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.

No doubt Sachin Tendulkar is one of the greatest batsmen in the world. His list of records is almost unending. At the age of 16, he became the youngest player and till then he continued breaking records and setting new ones. He has inspired millions. He had made his position in almost all the hearts of a person in the world. It’s like when we talk about cricket the first name that comes to our mind and tongue is Sachin only.