Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar (b. 1973)

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Biography

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is an Indian former international cricketer who captained the Indian national team. Often dubbed the "God of Cricket" in India, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. He holds several world records, including being the all-time highest run-scorer in international cricket, receiving the most player of the match awards in international cricket, and being the only batsman to score 100 international centuries. Tendulkar was a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha by presidential nomination from 2012 to 2018.

Timeline

The story of Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, told in moments.

1989 Event

Made his Test debut against Pakistan in Karachi at 16 years and 205 days old. He was hit on the nose by a bouncer from Waqar Younis, bled, declined medical attention, and kept batting.

You were hit in the nose at sixteen and refused to leave -- what were you proving? Was debuting against Pakistan in Karachi terrifying or thrilling? Did that first bouncer from Waqar Younis define your career?

2003 Event

Named Player of the Tournament at the Cricket World Cup. Scored 673 runs across 11 matches. Wisden had ranked him the second-greatest Test batsman behind Don Bradman and second-greatest ODI batsman behind Viv Richards.

Does Player of the Tournament in a World Cup you didn't win feel hollow? How do you measure yourself against Bradman? Were 673 runs enough without the trophy?

2011 Event

Won the Cricket World Cup with India in Mumbai. It was his sixth World Cup and his first winner's medal. His teammates carried him on their shoulders around Wankhede Stadium. He was 37.

What did it mean to finally win the World Cup in your home city? Why did your teammates carry you on their shoulders? Was that night in Mumbai the peak of your life?

2013 Event

Retired after his 200th Test match. 34,357 international runs. 100 international centuries. Both all-time records. Awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. First sportsperson ever to receive it. He was 40.

Is 100 international centuries a number or a feeling? Does the Bharat Ratna mean more than any sporting record? At forty, was retirement a relief or a loss?

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