Sachin Tendulkar Profile


Sachin Tendulkar is a retired Indian cricketer and one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the sport. Here's a profile of Sachin Tendulkar:



Full Name: Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar

Date of Birth: April 24, 1973

Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Batting Style: Right-handed

Bowling Style: Right-arm medium, Leg break, Off break


Personal Life:

As a private individual, Sachin Tendulkar has always maintained a relatively low profile regarding his personal life. He is married to Anjali Tendulkar (née Mehta), a pediatrician, and they tied the knot in 1995. The couple has two children, a son named Arjun Tendulkar, who has shown interest in cricket and has played junior-level matches, and a daughter named Sara Tendulkar.

Tendulkar has been known for his humility, discipline, and dedication to the game of cricket. Throughout his career, he maintained a clean and professional image both on and off the field. After his retirement, he continued to be associated with cricket in various capacities, including mentoring young talents and being involved in different cricketing initiatives.


Career Highlights:


Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut for India at the age of 16, on November 15, 1989, in a Test match against Pakistan in Karachi. He was the youngest player to debut for India in Tests at that time.

He had a career spanning nearly 24 years and played 200 Test matches and 463 One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India.

Tendulkar holds numerous records in international cricket, including being the all-time leading run-scorer in both Test matches and ODIs. He is the first player to score 100 international centuries (51 in Tests and 49 in ODIs).

He was a part of the Indian cricket team that won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011, and he played a crucial role in the team's success throughout the tournament.

Tendulkar received several awards and honors during his career, including the Arjuna Award (1994), the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (1997), and the Padma Shri (1999). He was also awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 2014.

In 2012, Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from ODIs, and in 2013, he retired from Test cricket, marking the end of an illustrious career.

Off the field, Tendulkar is known for his humility, sportsmanship, and philanthropic efforts. He has been involved in various charitable activities and is considered a cricketing icon and a role model for millions of aspiring cricketers worldwide.



Retirement:

Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from international cricket on two different occasions, marking the end of an illustrious career that spanned nearly 24 years.

ODI Retirement:

Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) on December 23, 2012. His last ODI appearance was on December 18, 2012, against Pakistan at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi. He finished his ODI career as the leading run-scorer in the history of the format, amassing 18,426 runs in 463 matches at an average of 44.83, including 49 centuries and 96 half-centuries.


Test Retirement:

Sachin Tendulkar bid farewell to Test cricket on November 16, 2013. His 200th and final Test match was a special occasion held at his home ground, the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where India played against the West Indies. Tendulkar ended his Test career with 15,921 runs in 200 matches at an average of 53.78, which included 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries. He held the record for the most Test runs until he was surpassed by Kumar Sangakkara in 2019.