77 Unforgettable Facts & Records: Celebrating Sachin Tendulkar’s Golden Birthday

Sachin Tendulkar, also known as the “God of Cricket,” is one of the greatest cricketers of all time. On April 24th, Sachin Tendulkar turned 50 years old, and the cricketing world commemorated the birthday of an unparalleled legend in the realm of cricket. Sachin’s career spanned over 24 years and earned him many accolades and records, making him an icon in the sport.

Let’s take a look at some of the records and unknown facts about Sachin Tendulkar on his 50th birthday.

1. Most Test matches played: With 200 Test matches, Sachin holds the record for the most appearances in this format.
2. Most capped Test player: Sachin surpassed Steve Waugh’s tally of 168 Tests.
3. Highest Test run-scorer: With 15,921 runs in Tests, Sachin leads the pack.
4. Most Test centuries: No other cricketer has scored more than Sachin’s 51 Test centuries.
5. Only batter with 100 international centuries: Sachin holds this unique record across all formats.
6. Most international half-centuries: Sachin holds the record with 164 international fifties.
7. 90 different venues: Sachin played at 90 different venues during his career.
8. First cricketer given out by third umpire: Sachin was the first cricketer to be given out by the third umpire in an ODI match.
9. Married at 22: Sachin got married to Anjali Mehta at the age of 22.
10. Father-in-law’s achievements: Sachin’s father-in-law is a seven-time national bridge champion.
11. Brother’s influence: His elder brother, Ajit Tendulkar, had a significant role in Sachin picking up cricket.
12. Named after a musician: His father, Ramesh Tendulkar, named him Sachin after legendary musician Sachin Dev Burman.
13. Ball boy at the 1987 World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar was a ball boy during the 1987 World Cup, co-hosted by India.
14. Named among Bombay Ranji Trophy probables: Both Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar were named among the 36 Bombay Ranji Trophy probables in 1987.
15. First cricketer with 50 international hundreds: Sachin achieved this feat in 2000.
16. Alleged broader bat: It was alleged that Sachin’s bat was broader than the prescribed limits, as claimed by former England pacer Allan Mulally.
17. First meeting with Sourav Ganguly: Sachin met Sourav Ganguly for the first time at the under-15 national camp in Indore.
18. First car: Sachin’s first car was a Maruti-800.
19. Test debut: He made his Test debut against Pakistan in November 1989.
20. Kapil Dev’s milestone: Sachin’s debut Test was legendary Indian skipper Kapil Dev’s 100th.
21. ODI debut: Sachin Tendulkar represented India for the first time in ODIs in December 1989 against Pakistan.
22. Duck in ODI debut: He scored a duck in his ODI debut.
23. Home international debut: Sachin Tendulkar made his home international debut against Sri Lanka in 1990.
24. Lone T20I match: Sachin played only one T20I match during his career.
25. Performance in lone T20I: He scored 10 runs off 12 balls in the T20I match against South Africa.
26. First Test hundred at 17: Sachin Tendulkar scored his first Test century at the age of 17.
27. 16 Test centuries before 25: He managed to score 16 Test hundreds before turning 25.
28. Surpassing Brian Lara: Sachin Tendulkar surpassed Brian Lara to become the leading run-scorer in Tests in 2008.
29. First ODI double century: Sachin scored the first-ever double century in ODIs against South Africa in 2010.
30. ODI double hundred at 36: He achieved the ODI double hundred feat at the age of 36.
31. Most ODI runs: Sachin is the leading run-scorer in ODIs with 18,426 runs.
32. Most ODI centuries: He holds the record for the most ODI centuries with 49.
33. Most ODI appearances: Sachin Tendulkar played 463 ODIs, the most by any cricketer.
34. Most runs in a single World Cup: Sachin scored 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup, the most in a single edition of the tournament.
35. Most World Cup appearances: He participated in six World Cups (1992-2011).
36. Most World Cup runs: Sachin has scored 2,278 World Cup runs, the most by any player.
37. Member of the World Cup-winning team: Sachin was part of the Indian team that won the 2011 World Cup.
38. Most Man of the Match awards: He has received the Man of the Match award 62 times in ODIs.
39. Most Man of the Series awards: Sachin Tendulkar has 15 Man of the Series awards to his name.
40. Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1997: Sachin was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1997.
41. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award: He received India’s highest sporting honor in 1997.
42. Padma Shri award: Sachin was honored with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in 1999.
43. Padma Vibhushan award: He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, in 2008.
44. Arjuna Award: Sachin received the Arjuna Award in 1994 for his achievements in cricket.
45. Bharat Ratna: Sachin was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 2014.
46. Member of Parliament: Sachin was nominated to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, in 2012.
47. Philanthropy: Sachin is actively involved in philanthropy and supports various causes, including education, health, and disaster relief.
48. Co-owner of sports teams: He is the co-owner of the Indian Super League team Kerala Blasters FC and the International Premier Tennis League team Mumbai Mavericks.
49. Biopic: A biographical film, “Sachin: A Billion Dreams,” was released in 2017, based on his life and cricketing career.
50. Autobiography: Sachin published his autobiography, “Playing It My Way,” in 2014.
51. Coaching: Sachin mentored Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League for a few years after his retirement.
52. Retirement: Sachin retired from all forms of cricket on November 16, 2013.
53. Last international innings: In his final international innings, Sachin scored 74 runs against West Indies.
54. Farewell speech: Sachin’s emotional farewell speech at his last international match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, is etched in the hearts of cricket fans worldwide.
55. Unique stadium tribute: The MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) renamed the Western Express Highway Stand at Wankhede Stadium as the Sachin Tendulkar Stand in his honor.
56. Wax statue: Madame Tussauds in London unveiled a wax statue of Sachin Tendulkar in 2009.
57. Coins with his image: In 2013, the East India Company issued limited-edition gold coins featuring Sachin’s image to commemorate his retirement.
58. Five-wicket hauls: Sachin, a part-time bowler, took two five-wicket hauls in ODIs.
59. Opening the batting: After a suggestion from Ravi Shastri, Sachin started opening the batting for India in ODIs in 1994.
60. Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy: In 2017, Sachin collaborated with Middlesex County Cricket Club to launch the Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy, which aims to develop young cricketing talent.
61. Captaincy: Sachin served as the Indian cricket team’s captain twice, from 1996 to 1997 and 1999 to 2000.
62. Honorary rank: Sachin was granted the honorary rank of Group Captain in the Indian Air Force in 2010.
63. Tendulkar’s Corner: A special section called “Tendulkar’s Corner” was inaugurated at the National Sports Museum in Pune, India, to display Sachin’s memorabilia.
64. Youngest to 3,000 runs: Sachin became the youngest player to score 3,000 runs in Test cricket at the age of 23 years and 169 days.
65. Most runs in a calendar year: Sachin scored the most runs in a calendar year in Test cricket in 2010, amassing 1,562 runs.
66. Most centuries in a calendar year: Sachin holds the record for the most Test centuries in a calendar year, with nine hundreds in 1998.
67. Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy: Sachin won the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2010.
68. Partnership records: Sachin holds the record for the highest partnership in ODIs (331 runs) with Rahul Dravid, achieved against New Zealand in 1999.
69. Most runs against Australia: Sachin is the highest run-scorer in Tests against Australia, amassing 3,630 runs.
70. Most runs in a single edition of the IPL: In the 2010 season of the Indian Premier League, Sachin scored 618 runs, the most by any player in a single edition of the tournament at that time.
71. Fastest to 10,000 Test runs: Sachin became the fastest player to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket, reaching the milestone in 195 innings.
72. Most fours in Tests: Sachin has hit the most number of fours in Test cricket, with 2,058 boundaries to his name.
73. Youngest Indian to score 1,000 Test runs: Sachin became the youngest Indian to reach 1,000 Test runs, achieving this feat at the age of 19 years and 217 days.
74. Most runs in a calendar year in ODIs: Sachin scored 1,894 ODI runs in 1998, which is the highest by any player in a calendar year.
75. Most runs in Tests against South Africa: Sachin is the highest run-scorer in Tests against South Africa, accumulating 1,741 runs.
76. Most appearances in the Asian Test Championship: Sachin played in all six editions of the now-defunct Asian Test Championship between 1999 and 2004.
77. Most Test runs in the fourth innings: Sachin has scored 1,625 runs in the fourth innings of Test matches, the highest by any Indian cricketer.

77 Unforgettable Facts & Records: Celebrating Sachin Tendulkar’s Golden Birthday

Sachin Tendulkar’s Golden Birthday: The list of incredible facts and records could go on, but these achievements and milestones offer a glimpse into the storied career of one of cricket’s greatest players. Sachin Tendulkar’s name will forever be etched in the annals of cricket history, and his golden birthday is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the man who has inspired millions with his exceptional talent, sportsmanship, and unwavering dedication to the game.His humility, determination, and dedication to the sport will continue to inspire generations to come.

Here’s to the ‘God of Cricket,’ a living legend, Happy Birthday!

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