April 24 is Sachin Ramesh’s 52nd birthday TendulkarThe man who crossed the boundaries of cricket to become a global sports icon. As fans around the world celebrate the “God of Cricket”, we take a look at some amazing facts and records that define their heritage.
A 24 year symphony
From his debut in 1989, in his last walk in 2013, Sachin Tendulkar’s international career spread for 24 brilliant years. During that time, he played with 989 different cricketers -a shocking figure that reflects his long life and frequent relevance in generations.
The biggest match winner
No one expected a nation like Sachin. He recorded 207 times in an innings, which defeat modern great people such as Virat Kohli (162), Kumar Sangakkara (154), and Brian Lara (135). Their habit to deliver in crunch conditions is mythological.
A record book in human form
Here are just a handful of mind-making data from his career:
200 Tests, 463 Odis
34,357 international runs
100 International centuries (51 in tests, 49 in ODI)
164 fifties, 76 times crossing 90
Highest Score: In 248 Tests, 200 in Odis
201 Man of the Match Awards, 62 Man of the Series Awards
More than 4,000 limits, 264 sixes
201 wickets as a part -time bowler
256 catches, and many match winning participation
From Richards to Kohli – Tendulkar timeline
Sachin Tendulkar’s career was so long and mythological that he beat up several generations of cricket. When he made his debut in 1989, Viv richards Was one of the biggest names in world cricket. In 2013, Virat Kohli was emerging as India’s next batting superstar until Sachin retired.
Throughout his career, Tendulkar pace – and was often crossed – records determined by some of the greatest cricketers in history. For example:
At the time of his debut, Sunil Gavaskar recorded a record for most international centuries. By the time Sachin retired, he handled the record.
Don Bradman had the highest number of 150+ scores in tests during his time – Tendulkar was matched and then went beyond such a elite benchmark.
Viv Richards was known to win the match and was the most man of the match at one point. Sachin eventually defeated him.
Tendulkar was not just a part of the history of cricket – it was a bridge between ages, it does not matter who was the stars of that time.
A lifety praise
Tendulkar’s excellence has been recognized as far away:
Bharat Ratna – India’s highest civilian award
Padma Vibhan, Padma Shri, Arjuna Award, Khel Ratna
Visden lead cricketer, ICC cricketer of the year
Order of Australia, Honorary IAF Group Captain
Included in both ICC Hall of Fame and Guinness World Records
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