Know More than 30 Unknown Facts About Sachin Tendulkar

Revealing the unseen and unknown Facts About Sachin Tendulkar: Sachin Tendulkar, the cricketing maestro fondly known as the ‘God of Cricket,’ has left an indelible mark on the sport with his unparalleled achievements and records. While much is celebrated about his on-field prowess, there exists a trove of lesser-known facts that add a layer of intrigue to the legendary figure.

In this exploration, we peel back the layers to uncover the hidden facets of Sachin Tendulkar’s life and career, shedding light on the unknown stories that contribute to the enigma surrounding this cricketing icon. Join us on a journey beyond the scorecards and delve into the captivating unknown facts about the man who became a living legend in the world of cricket.

List of More Than 30 Unknown Facts About Sachin Tendulkar

1. At 14 years old, Sachin Tendulkar was the youngest player to join the Ranji team.
2. Ajit, Sachin’s step-brother, sacrificed to make Sachin’s cricket career successful.
3. Sachin served as a ballboy during the 1987 Cricket World Cup.
4. Superstition marked Sachin’s routine, including the unique way he put on his cricket pads.
5. Sleeptalking and sleepwalking were quirky habits of Sachin Tendulkar.
6. Dennis Lillee rejected Sachin’s desire to train at the MRF Pace Academy in 1987.
7. Sachin brought textbooks on trips with the Bombay Ranji team to balance studies and cricket.
8. Despite being on losing teams, Sachin received six man-of-the-match accolades, a record.
9. Sachin’s first Test century in 1990 came with a champagne bottle, unopened until 1998.
10. In 1988, Sachin and Vinod Kambli set a record by partnering for 664 runs in an inter-school match.
11. Sachin, at 19, became the first foreign cricketer for Yorkshire in 1992, playing county cricket in England.
12. During India’s 1992–1993 tour of South Africa, Sachin became the first player to be dismissed by a third umpire following a TV review.
13. Sachin scored centuries in his debut matches in all major domestic first-class tournaments.
14. Sunil Gavaskar’s batting pads were given to Sachin for his Test debut in Karachi.
15. Sachin was dismissed 23 times in the 90s during his international career.
16. Sachin received the honorary rank of Group Captain from the Indian Air Force in 2010.
17. Sachin took the oath as a Rajya Sabha member in 2012, becoming a member of parliament.
18. Sachin and Javed Miandad each had six appearances in the 50-over World Cup between 1992 and 2011.
19. Sachin took five wickets in ODIs twice in Kochi: 5/32 in 1998 against Australia and 5/50 in 2005 against Pakistan.
20. Twenty of Sachin’s 51 Test centuries came in victories, while 11 were in losses, and 20 in drawn tests.
21. Sachin has not recorded a Test century in Zimbabwe.
22. In ODIs, Sachin scored 33 centuries resulting in victories, 14 in defeats, one in a tie, and one in a drawn game.
23. Sachin was removed for 99 runs three times in ODIs, all in 2007.
24. Sachin is the only batter to surpass 2,000 runs in World Cup cricket, with 2,278 runs in 45 games.
25. English fast bowler Alan Mullally claimed Sachin’s bat was wider than a typical willow during his first Test match.
26. In 1995, Sachin went to see the movie “Roja” in disguise, but the audience recognized him.
27. Sachin grew his hair and wrapped a band over it to emulate tennis player John McEnroe.
28. Sourav Ganguly called Sachin “Babu Moshai,” and Sachin referred to Ganguly as “Chhota Babu.”
29. Sports figures like Diego Maradona, Pete Sampras, and Boris Becker admired Sachin.
30. In 1998, Sachin scored nine ODI centuries, retaining the record for the most centuries in a year.
31. In his early years, Sachin enjoyed tadpole and guppy fishing in the creek near Bandra East.
32. Sachin Tendulkar was possessive of his Ferrari, forbidding his wife Anjali from driving it.
33. Ramesh Tendulkar had three kids, Ajit, Nitin, and Savita. After his wife’s passing, he married her sister, Smt Rajni.

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