Sachin - A Living Legend in Cricket World

Sachin - A Living Legend in Cricket World

Sachin R. Tendulkar a legend in world's cricketing, a true sportsman, the man of honor, world’s greatest batsman in the cricketing history, the little master blaster has created wonders in the field of cricket and it is because of him that cricket has become a religion in India and he himself a God. He is the man who has maximum number of records registered on his name and no one else seems to be close to it.

 

Sachin is one sportsman every Indian is proud of....

April 24, 1973 - The living legend was born in Mumbai. In his childhood, he dreamed to be a fast bowler but because of his physique he could take it further and had to think of batting.

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Feb 1, 1988 - Sachin Tendulkar scored 326 runs and his friend Vinod Kambli scored 349. They made a world record for the maximum or 664 runs scored in partnership. They played the match for Shardashram school in the semi-finals of the Harris Shield Tournament.

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Sachin Tendulkar's debut in Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy and Irani trophy are marked by his first century. He is the only player to have owned this credit so far.

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The ODI debut and the International Test debut were played at the age of 16 against Pakistan. He thus made his mark as the youngest Indian cricketer to play in an International Match.

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Jan 1, 1992 - Beating Pakistan in the 1992 World Cup and Losing to South Africa in the first ODI.

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Sep 5, 1994 - Rewarded with Arjuna Award. Instituted in 1961, the award is given annually to honor sportsmen who perform exceptionally. Sachin Tendulkar definitely deserved it.

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May 24, 1995 - Sachin married Anjali, daughter of the industrialist Ashok Mehta and his British wife

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Jan 1, 1997 - The Wisden Cricketers of the Year are cricketers selected for the honor by the annual publication Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, based primarily on their "influence on the previous English season. A prestigious award for the Master Blaster.

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Jan 1, 1998 - For his hard work and great capabilities as a Cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar has been bestowed upon with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

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Jan 1, 1999 - Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, 1999. At just 25 yrs, Sachin was awarded with the Padma Shri honor. Several teenagers and aspiring cricketers were in awe and wanted to be exactly like him.

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May 29, 1999 - A tribute to his father. India Vs Kenya, 140 not out! Sachin Tendulkar's father died on 17th of May,1999. Sachin had to attend the funeral, so he flew back to India. In this match he was determined to pay tribute to his father.

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Jan 1, 2001 - Maharashtra Bhushan Award. First Cricketer to pass 10000 run in the ODI, first Cricketer to pass 15000 run in the ODI, highest run scorer in the world cup, only player to score a century in Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy and Irani Trophy debuts. Need we say more...

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Jan 1, 2002 - The car, worth 7.5m rupees (£103,000) was presented to the Indian star Sachin by Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher.

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2005 - Rajiv Gandhi Awards - Sports

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Jan 1, 2008 - “It's truly a great honor to accept this award as this is recognized by the Government of India. I have played for so many years and when government recognizes your effort, gives you the second highest civilian award in the country, it's very, very special, " the Little Master was quoted as saying.

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March 2, 2009 - Cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar was the first Indian sportsperson to be featured in Madame Tussauds when his wax statute was unveiled at the museum in 2009. In fact the wax statue was flown down to Mumbai also.

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