Sachin Tendulkar (born April 24, 1973) is a retired Indian cricketer
widely considered one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He
made his international debut for India in 1989 at the age of 16 and played for
the national team for 24 years until his retirement in 2013.
During his career, Tendulkar set numerous records and achieved many
milestones, including the most runs and centuries (100 or more runs in a single
innings) in both Test cricket (the traditional, longer version of the game) and
One Day Internationals (a shorter, limited-overs version of the game). He is
the only player to score one hundred international centuries, the first batsman
to score a double century in a One Day International, and the only player to
complete more than 30,000 runs in international cricket.
Tendulkar is also known for his longevity, consistency, and his ability to
score runs across all formats of the game. He was known for his ability to
score runs against any opposition and in any conditions. He was honored with
the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 2014 for his contribution
to Indian cricket.
He was also known for his humility and sportsmanship, He was always
respected by his peers and opponents alike, as well as his fans and the Indian
public. He was also known for his philanthropy, supporting various causes such
as children's education and health care.
Tendulkar's retirement marked the end of an era in Indian cricket. His contributions to the game and his impact on Indian society and culture were widely celebrated, and his legacy continues to inspire future generations of cricketers and sports enthusiasts.
Sachin Tendulkar's personal life is marked by his passion for cricket and
his dedication to the sport. He was born in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, and
began playing cricket at a young age. He was spotted by cricket coach Ramakant
Achrekar at the age of 11 and was given special coaching under his guidance.
Tendulkar was married to Anjali Mehta, a pediatrician, in 1995, and they
have two children, Sara and Arjun. He is known for being a private person and
keeping his personal life separate from his public image as a cricketer.
In addition to his cricketing achievements, Tendulkar has also made
significant contributions to society through his philanthropy and social work.
He is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and
has been actively involved in various charitable causes, including children's
education and health care.
He has also set up the "Sachin Tendulkar Foundation" which aims
to provide education and healthcare to underprivileged children in India. He is
also a member of the "World Sports Academy" which aims to promote
sports education in schools.
Tendulkar is widely regarded as a national hero in India and his contributions to Indian cricket and society have been widely celebrated. He is considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time and his impact on the sport and on Indian culture will be felt for many years to come.