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batsman combined brilliance with incredible longevity and none of his contemporaries commanded god-like status like he did. "A batting genius who has played the game for almost a quarter of a century, he combined brilliance with incredible longevity. He outlasted fellow greats such as West Indies champion Brian Lara, Australian legend Ricky Ponting and Indian teammate Rahul Dravid, and inspired a new generation of players who wanted to be like him," the newspaper said. "The others were all champions, and South Africa's relentless all-rounder Jacques
.jpg) Sachin is the greatest of all times, admits " David Cameron" : Sachin Tendulkar is widely acknowledged as the greatest batsman of his generation. On Wednesday, the British Prime Minister David Cameron described the Master Blaster as "the greatest of all times" and wished him good luck for his ongoing 200th Test match against the West Indies in Mumbai. "He is the greatest of all times. He's an extraordinary cricketer...a fantastic player. I wish him well today," he said while interacting with Indian businessmen. Courtesy: Rediff.Com Kallis is still going, but none of his contemporaries commanded Tendulkar's god-like status, which coincided with India's rise as a cricket superpower," it said. There were several write-ups, columns and video footages of the past which had comments made by experts and former players over the years during Tendulkar's long career of 24 glorious years, all leading to one conclusion that he is the number one contemporary batsman, equal in greatness only to Bradman in the history of the game. 'Daily Telegraph' said it's now accepted by the cricketing world that Tendulkar and Bradman are the greatest batsmen in the history of the game. "The cricketing cognoscenti are largely united when it comes to naming history's two greatest batsmen: Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar. But as for identifying the greatest of the pair? That 
remains one of the game's most polarising debates," the newspaper said. "Many have attempted to anoint a winner. A Griffith University researcher, Dr Nicholas Rohde, crunched the numbers two years ago and determined Tendulkar was superior to Bradman. Others, like Steve Waugh, have relied on less scientific and more subjective measures to declare Bradman's brand of batsmanship as cricket in excelsis," the SMH said. "We look at some of factors that, by any standard, have propelled Bradman and Tendulkar beyond all-comers," it said. "His retirement will leave a massive hole in the game. Cricket, in its modern guises, is unlikely to produce another player like him," it added. The newspaper said Brian Lara might be a more damaging batsman when he was on song but Tendulkar was more consistent. "The Indian's record against Australia
 -- 3630 runs at 55 -- and in Australia -- 1809 at 53.21 -- is a testament to that. His affinity with the SCG lasted his whole career; he averages 157 there, and Englishman Walter Hammond is the only touring batsman to have made more runs at the ground," said the newspaper which also put up several Tendulkar's photos during his tours in Australia. "Tendulkar's super-stardom did not dull his runmaking. He churned out a phenomenal 51 Test centuries. A master of spin, he played Warne better than anyone. It takes a genius to know one and the pair became great friends. The incomparable Australian leg spinner is one of the few people on the planet who knows what it's like to be him, who could comprehend the fame that made Tendulkar wait until the middle of the night to drive his luxury car through the streets of Mumbai. "He carried himself with remarkable grace, on and off the field. To hear the noise  of an Indian crowd when he is at the crease, then the silence when he gets out, no matter the importance of the game, is one of sport's greatest thrills." Daily Telegraph also carried out an online poll on who is the greatest batsman of all time and Tendulkar won hands down, beating Bradman. The newspaper asked its readers to choose the best ever from among 10 batsmen -- Tendulkar, Bradman, Lara, Vivian Richards, Ricky Ponting, Gary Sobers, Jacques Kallis, Len Hutton, Rahul Dravid and Allan Border. 6234 voted and Tendulkar received 4094 votes (65.67%), far ahead of Bradman, who polled 1171 (18.78%). Lara and Richards were distant third and fourth, garnering 269 (4.32%) and 253 (4.06%) respectively. Source: Hindustan Times. BBC: Sachin Tendulkar: A model pro and the greatest of his generation: By Jonathan Agnew BBC Cricket Correspondent: The scene was extraordinary. I can
remember sitting in a commentary box in Ahmedabad, with a view over the city, when Sachin Tendulkar came out to bat. All of a sudden, a cloud of red smoke erupted. It was caused by thousands of Indian cricket fans on motorbikes that churned up dust and blew out fumes in the surrounding streets as they rode up to the ground to see their hero bat. That is the kind of attention and adoration that Tendulkar has attracted in his homeland throughout a long and successful career. The man is such a big celebrity that leading a normal life has been impossible. And yet, under enormous pressure caused by a nation's weight of expectation, he delivered consistently.
 Tendulkar's career will come to an end after the second Test against West Indies in November when he retires from all forms of cricket. It is something that has been talked about for a long time, and there's a perfect symmetry to it. He'll finish with his 200th Test match, which I'd say is nailed on to be played in Mumbai, although it's not been confirmed yet. It will be the perfect place for an outstanding cricketer and a model professional to bow out. I would call him the best of his generation. Some people might say Brian Lara deserves that accolade, and there is no doubt that those two were the best of their time. It is true that Tendulkar and Lara are completely different players, so comparing them is a difficult task. And in no way would I wish to 
belittle Lara, who was a wonderful player. But if you were to put me on the spot to pick one above the other, the records show that it has to be Tendulkar. His record has been absolutely astonishing, and he's done it under much more scrutiny. He first came to the attention of the English cricketing public at Old Trafford in August 1990, when a magnificent unbeaten 119 salvaged a draw for India in the second Test. He went on to prove he could play in all conditions. He was phenomenal. He could bowl and bat. He had some great battles with Shane Warne. The only thing that would be a slight disappointment was his captaincy. He had 25 Tests as a captain; a relatively small number for a player of his profile. Of those, he won only four and lost nine. Captaincy
 didn't affect his batting, but he didn't have a happy time in the job. It's hard to explain why, but it just didn't work, and it was the right move when Sourav Ganguly took over. All-time Tendulkar, though, is rightly lauded. In India, you will never hear a single dissenting voice about him. He's up there on a pedestal. And off the field, he's always been an absolute joy to deal with. I've interviewed him on a number of occasions, and done a couple of question-and-answer events with him in London, and he's a lovely man. I have many great memories of Tendulkar's batting. He scored an amazing century to win a Test against England on a wearing pitch in Chennai in 2008; our first  visit to the country following that year's terror attacks in Mumbai. He was never a flamboyant batsman, and he wasn't on that occasion either. But he played some beautiful back-foot strokes and demonstrated great skill against the spinning ball. There is no doubt that his time to retire has come. His last century was 39 innings ago, and that's too long for a top-level batsman. Had it been anybody else, he would have had a tap on the shoulder before now and been told it was time to move on. But, in India, that would have been an impossible thing for Coach Duncan Fletcher to do. The end was always going to be on Tendulkar's terms, and I don't think anyone would  begrudge him having carried on for a little longer than perhaps he should have done. He Always wanted to reach 200 Tests and to go out in Mumbai, which would be the perfect place for him to finish. It will be fascinating to see what he does next. He has already entered politics, having taken his oath in the Rajya Sabha - the upper house of the Indian parliament - last year. There's charity work that he does too, I'm sure he will carry on with that. He will also continue to take a keen interest in the progress of his 14-year-old son Arjun, a promising cricketer who plays for some of the year in London for Ealing. Sachin comes over to coach him and is very happy with the way he's coming on. But there's an enormous pressure on Arjun too, simply because of who his father is There will also be pressure on the young India players looking to follow the great man. There will be feverish debate as to who will be the next Tendulkar and whichever player assumes that mantle will be under a huge  amount of scrutiny. But I think India, as a team, will move on very positively. There are some amazing players coming through. Tendulkar can look back on an astonishing career. He is the only player to have scored 100 international centuries. He holds the record for the most hundreds in both Test and one-day cricket. And what is more, he never blotted his copybook off the field. You can Google everything you like about him and you will never find a bad headline. He has been a great ambassador for India and a great ambassador for cricket. He was wonderful to deal with and great to watch. Sachin Tendulkar has been a model sportsman. Jonathan Agnew was speaking to BBC Sport's Mike Whalley. In a special BBC Radio 5 live programme on Monday 14 October at 21:00 BST, Mark Chapman is joined by BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew and Indian commentator Prakash Wakankar as they look back at the career of Sachin Tendulkar. Source: Article. Cricketing world salutes Sachin: New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Current and former cricketers from all around the world saluted the achievements of Sachin Tendulkar after it was announced that the batting legend's 200th Test would be his last, ending his phenomenal career in all forms of international cricket. "It is a sad day for Indian world cricket. But it is the right decision. It is loss for Test cricket in general. The commitment he has shown all these years is incredible. The amazing fact that he has been the same humble boy after achieving so much. I wish him well," World Cup winning Sri Lanka captain Arjuna 
Ranatunga said. Renowned umpire Dickie Bird said Tendulkar was the closest to how Don Bradman played. "He was the nearest to play like Bradman. I cannot pay a higher compliment than that. I remember he played for Yorkshire at a very young age. He is one of all the time greats and someone who gave a lot of excitement to fans all around the world," said the Yorkshireman. Asked what stood out about the master blaster, Bird said: "He picked line and length very quickly, let the ball come to him and played late. I could see he would make all sorts of records." Krishnamachari Srikkanth, who was Tendulkar's first captain in 1989 when India toured Pakistan, was shocked at the news. "It is shocking that he will stop playing. Imagine a man who has played close to
200 Tests scored and 100 international hundreds. It is just incredible," said Srikkanth adding that Tendulkar's decision had nothing to do with his form. Former Indian batsman Dilip Vengsarjar said: "He dominated bowlers in all part of the world. His record will be very difficult to beat." The breaking news also had the Twitter world abuzz. "One of the Greatest ever @sachin_rt is retiring... One of my heroes and a absolute joy to play against.. #BornToPlayCricket," wrote former England captain Michael Vaughan. "Dean jones: Sachin Tendulkar is retiring from cricket on his 200 th Test v Windies #whataplayer," said former Australia batsman Dean Jones. His compatriot Tom Moody said: "Time waits for know one as #Tendulkar prepares to say goodbye, been a privilege to play & coach against the little master one of the greats!"
"Privileged to have seen a child prodigy go on to become a true legend of the game from very close quarters. All the best Sachin," said his former India teammate Sanjay Manjrekar. Source: Article. Bacher pays tribute to 'greatest cricketer in world' Tendulkar following retirement announcement: saying that Tendulkar is one of the greatest cricketers the world has seen. The Indian batting icon, who retired from one-day cricket in December 2012, had announced that he would retire from Test cricket later this year, hours before the Twenty20 international clash between Australia and India in Rajkot. According to Sport24, Bacher said that he had been privileged to know Tendulkar and watch him play on numerous occasions, adding that the 'Little Master' has handled the expectations, the hopes and aspirations of over 1.3 billion people in India for more than two decades with extraordinary maturity, calmness and responsibility. Stating that Tendulkar has always been humble without any skeletons in his cupboard, Bacher further hailed the Indian icon, saying that
during his long and distinguished career, as a person both on and off the field, Tendulkar has always shown respect for his peers and elders. Bacher further said that Tendulkar, who has played 198 Tests till now, has been a great asset to the game of cricket, adding that the world of cricket thanked him for his wonderful contributions to the game as he dropped the curtains on his career. The report mentioned that Tendulkar, who made his Test debut for India at age 16, against Pakistan in Karachi in November 1989, would end his career with two Test matches against the West Indies in November and the second game would be his 200th and final Test. (ANI) Source: Article. Sri Lankan cricketers pay tribute to Tendulkar: Colombo, Oct.11
(ANI): Sri Lankan cricketers on Friday paid tribute to the batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar after he announced his retirement a day before, and described him as a living legend. "We all know that Sachin is a living legend and he played the game for more than two decades and I was fortunate to play in his era. He has received so many great heights in this field of cricket and I wish him all the very best, he's decided to call it a day," Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews said. Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara said that it would be strange to see cricket without a big name like Sachin Tendulkar. "It's the end of an amazing career, the end of international representation, probably of one of the best players to ever play the game. It will be strange to see cricket without a big name like Sachin. He has had a career that is the envy of every other player and is a true legend of the game," he said. Earlier on Thursday, Sachin Tendulkar announced that he would be retiring from international cricket after playing his 200th Test against the West Indies. In a statement that was released by BCCI President N.Srinivasan, (ANI). Source: Article. The Japan Times: Tendulkar's Longevity Helped Set Him Apart: NEW DELHI – In an era of
National treasure: Indian great Sachin Tendulkar is stepping away from cricket as one of the most celebrated batsmen in the history of the sport. | AFP-JIJI
prolific run scorers, Sachin Tendulkar will be remembered as the most accomplished batsman of his generation. The “Little Master,” as the diminutive 165-cm Tendulkar is widely known, has plundered runs all over the world and dominated the two formats of cricket prevailing during his time. He’s the closest thing cricket has ever seen to the great Sir Donald Bradman, the Australian who famously averaged 99.94 per test innings in the 1930s and 40s and has no peers in the game. After almost a quarter of a century, and rarely putting a foot wrong in the eyes of millions of Indian fans who revered him in a country where cricket overshadows almost everything else, the 40-
 year-old Tendulkar has decided he’ll retire after an upcoming test series against the West Indies. His 200th test match will be his last. “All my life, I have had a dream of playing cricket for India,” Tendulkar said as he announced his planned retirement. “I have been living this dream every day for the last 24 years. It’s hard for me to imagine a life without playing cricket because it’s all I have ever done since I was 11 years old.” His compact defense and superb drives helped him dominate during a phase when the game transformed from stately to frantic. Tendulkar came on the scene when limited-overs cricket was overtaking tests in popularity, and leaves when the Twenty20 format is still early in its evolution. Tendulkar has staggered his retirement, trying to avoid one great shock for generations of Indian fans who can only perceive of cricket through his batting. He opted out of international Twenty20 cricket after only one game but remained a star player for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. He retired from one-day international cricket in December last year. Apart from his classy batting, Tendulkar was also a useful bowler with both seam and swing and a versatile fielder who could outrun players half his age. His success as captain was limited, but he made some vital contributions during the more prosperous reigns of skippers Mohammad Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. It was Tendulkar’s ability to bounce back repeatedly from lapses of form and his ability to adapt to different conditions and situations that helped him finish with most major batting records to his name. Tendulkar is the most prolific batsman in international cricket history with 15,837 runs in 198 tests and 18,426 runs in 463 one-day internationals. He also holds the record for most centuries in tests (51) and ODIs (49). He’s the first to score a double-century in limited-overs internationals and is the only batsman to complete 100 international hundreds. The batting figures tell a story. But his calm demeanor tells another. Tendulkar was rarely flustered at the crease, and his nerve gave his legions of followers tremendous cause for belief. Tendulkar learned to carry the weight of expectations early on, after making his international debut during a testing tour in 1989 at the age of 16 against a Pakistan lineup containing the great Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis in its bowling attack. The feat of scoring centuries on debut in all three of India’s top domestic tournaments — the Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy and Irani Cup— could not be repeated in international cricket but Tendulkar quickly slipped into the role of a reliable middle-order batsman in tests and later as a hard-hitting opener in ODIs. Some of Tendulkar’s best performances in tests came against Australia, most notably his 114 on a fiery test pitch at Perth in 1991-92 when he was still in his teens. A 241 not out at Sydney in a rare drawn series Down Under in 2003-04 and a 155 not out in the Chennai test of 1997-98 are rated among his better innings. The calls for Tendulkar’s retirement had been growing steadily as he struck a bad patch immediately after achieving a long-time ambition of winning the World Cup in April 2011. Taking limited part in one-dayers over the preceding few years, Tendulkar returned to the format for the Asia Cup in Bangladesh, where he got his 100th hundred. But the runs were still not flowing in test cricket for Tendulkar, as he fell repeatedly to incoming deliveries from pace bowlers, which many attributed to his slowing reflexes. Tendulkar finally announced his retirement from one-dayers in December while returning to domestic cricket in preparation for Australia’s test tour of India. He had several failures in 2004 and 2005, when he once went for 17 innings without a single test half-century, but magically produced sparkling knocks in one-dayers to keep himself in the reckoning. Former greats such as Imran Khan and Kapil Dev indicated that they’d have been happy had Tendulkar quit after winning the World Cup on home soil in 2011, after several notable performances in his six previous trips. In the end, it took a talk with selectors and the realization that he did not figure in  .jpg)  
"the game of cricket will surely be poorer without him". Although nothing much has been written in the Urdu press but the English dailies has taken exception to Tendulkar`s decision to retire from international cricket next month after playing his 200th Test match and described him "the greatest postwar batsman to have played the game". Dawn wrote Tendulakar`s retirement marks the end of a truly memorable career that spanned nearly a quarter of a century. Source: Article. The Guardian Said: Sachin Tendulkar, the Indian cricketer known as the Master Blaster, the Little Master or simply "the God of cricket" in his native land, announced on Thursday that he would retire from Test cricket after playing in his 200th Test against West Indies in India next month. The best known sporting celebrity in south Asia, and one of the most popular in the world. Latimes.com: Indian star Sachin Tendulkar to retire from Test cricket: India's record-setting cricket batsman Sachin Tendulkar announced Thursday he will retire next month after playing his 200th Test cricket match, a development that topped virtually every news program in this nation crazed about the sport. Sky Sports: Sachin Tendulkar to retire after 200th Test against West Indies next month: Tendulkar holds almost every major batting record in Test cricket, scoring a remarkable 15,837 runs at an average in excess of 53, including 51 centuries and 67 half-centuries. Source: Article. End of an era: Indian great Tendulkar to retire from cricket after 200th Test: The most extraordinary feature of one of the most incredible careers in any major sport is just how long Sachin Tendulkar has been at the top. When a fresh-faced and curly-haired 16-year-old first played Test cricket for India, against a Pakistan side captained by Imran Khan in Karachi in 1989, the Berlin Wall had just come down and Margaret Thatcher was prime minister. Now, 24 years later, the greatest living batsman and perhaps the best batsman ever to play cricket has announced that he will retire next month after his 200th Test and in his home city of Mumbai. Source: Article. Cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar to retire after his 200th Test following 'dream' career: One of the greatest batsman ever to play the sport has confirmed it's nearly time to hang up his boots - 24 years after his international debut Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest batsman in cricket's history, has announced he will retire from the sport after his 200th Test. Source: Article. ABC News: Sachin Tendulkar announces he will retire after his 200th test appearance for India: India batting great Sachin Tendulkar has announced he will retire after playing his 200th
%2C_cropped.jpg) Test match next month. Factbox: Reaction to Tendulkar's retirement: MUMBAI (Reuters) - Reaction to India batsman Sachin Tendulkar's announcement on Thursday that he was retiring from all forms of cricket after playing his 200th test against West Indies next month. SANJAY MANJREKAR, former India and Mumbai team mate, on Twitter: "Privileged to have seen a child prodigy go on to become a true legend of the game from very close quarters. All the best Sachin." GAUTAM GAMBHIR, India batsman, on Twitter: "Salutes to Sachin paaji. I think India jersey number 10 should retire as well and preserved forever. Thanks Paaji." AAKASH CHOPRA, former India opening batsman on Twitter: "Great player & a brilliant human being. Thanks for the memories, Paaji. Privileged to have shared the dressing room with you." ABHINAV BINDRA, India's Olympic gold medalist, on Twitter: "Don't really know what to say about sachin. Everything will fall short. Just wish him the very best for his next innings." SHAH RUKH KHAN, Bollywood actor whose popularity is perhaps only second to Tendulkar in India, on Twitter: "O no! Suddenly realized the meaning of addiction. Mine was the Master. I am going thru cold turkey. To see cricket without Sachin? Unbearable" JITENDRA SINGH, India's Sports Minister: "Sachin Tendulkar is an extraordinary sports icon who will continue to inspire Indians and all sports lovers to achieve excellence in sports. The Ministry...look forward to working with Sachin Tendulkar to promote sports in the country." GRAEME SMITH, South Africa Test captain on Twitter: "It's always difficult to comprehend how someone like Sachin lives his life. He has always managed his career well, managed to perform under an extreme amount of pressure and never had any scandals, which is a credit on him and his family." MICHAEL VAUGHAN, former England captain, on Twitter: "One of the Greatest ever @sachin_rt is retiring... One of my heroes and a absolute joy to play against.. #BornToPlayCricket". KEVIN PIETERSEN, former England captain, on Twitter: "Sachin #10dulkar - Undisputed Champion of Cricket! #SachinTheGreat." EOIN MORGAN, England batsman, on Twitter: "Sad to hear the greatest ever batsman is calling it a day. One man who inspired a nation #Sachin". IAN BISHOP, former West Indies fast bowler, on Twitter: "The sight of the straight lines of the bat on its downswing; the power of the back foot punch; thanks for the memories Sachin. Glad you came." DAMIEN FLEMING, former Australia pace bowler, on Twitter: "Sachin Tendukar to retire after his 200th test match v windies in Mumbai; Best batsman I bowled to at his peak no weakness #LittleMaster." TOM MOODY, former Australia cricketer, on Twitter: "Time waits for no one as #Tendulkar prepares to say goodbye, been a privilege to play & coach against the little master one of the greats!" (Compiled by Sudipto Ganguly; Editing by John Mehaffey), Source: Images, Source: Article. Sunil Gavaskar enumerates the Sachin Tendulkar’s talent: "It is hard to imagine any player in the history of the game who combines classical technique with raw aggression like the little champion does. There is not a single shot he cannot play."Don't just think  about the "talent that he had, because he was born with that. It is the effort that he has put in which is for all young cricketers to emulate. He had all the shots in the world." Source: Article, Image. Sachin Tendulkar the greatest batsman of our generation: Michael Clarke- Australian skipper Michael Clarke said Sachin 
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Tendulkar is surely the greatest batsman of our generation and the greatest batsman that he has seen or played against. currently recuperating from a back problem and desperately trying to get fit in time for the first Ashes Test, has followed the emotional outpouring in India following the announcement of Sachin Tendulkar's retirement with interest. A Sachin fan, Clarke says one of his greatest cricketing possessions is a pair of gloves signed by Sachin and presented to him during his debut tour of India in 2004. Source: Article. Kapil Dev's All Praise for Sachin Tendulkar From Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev praising and passing on some secrets of the game of cricket to Sachin Tendulkar in Bombay on January 1, 1989. The Depth Of Heart: Kapil Dev, former India World Cup-winning captain: "It's a sad day but everyone has to go one day. He has given happiness to millions and millions of people and has never been controversial." Source: Clip, Image. Sir Viv Richards for Sachin Tendulkar: I have never seen Bradman but heard .jpg)
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people talk about him. But I tell you what, if Bradman could bat like this man does then he was dynamite. Players like Sachin deserve to be preserved in cotton wool. Wiki. Image, Tendulkar the greatest - Sir Richard Hadlee: 03 April 2009:
Sir Richard Hadlee And Young Sachin Tendulkar
Richard Hadlee is the only New Zealander to have made the cut for the ICC's Hall of Fame. He spoke to the media on his best moments, on why he considers Sachin Tendulkar the greatest batsman to have played the game, On Tendulkar vs. Bradman: Well Sir Donald Bradman has been regarded as the greatest batsman ever. He played just Test cricket. He hasn’t played any other forms of the game. Clearly that is understandable. But to see Sachin and other players actually adjust to different forms of the game in different conditions all around the world, even though the average is fractionally more than half of the Don’s is in itself incredible. You got to respect it. On the best all-rounder in world cricket: Jacques Kallis is the best all-rounder for what he has done for South Africa. His statistics put him greater than any all-rounder with 10,000 Test runs & over 250 wickets. Source: Article. Image, Tendulkar the best batsman I have played
is one of the greatest of all time: Michael Vaughan, former England captain: "One of the greatest ever, Sachin Tendulkar, is retiring. One of my heroes and an absolute joy to play against.". Source: Clip, Image. No one can replace against: Ponting: Ricky Ponting, considered to be one of the finest batsmen in cricket history, has paid accolades to another master Sachin Tendulkar describing him as the best batsman he has played against. Ex-Australian and prolific batsman, Ricky Ponting has called Sachin Tendulkar the best batsman of his generation. ahead of the launch of his book, At The Close Of Play, in a conversation with Fox Sports News, Source: Article, Image. Michael Vaughan says Sachin Tendulkar  
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Tendulkar as the best player of his time: Shane Warne, second-highest Test wicket-taker: "Sachin Tendulkar is, in my time, the best player without a doubt - daylight second, Brian Lara third." He is the greatest cricketer I have ever seen. I haven't seen Bradman, but he is as close to perfection as you can get. His insatiable hunger, combined with incredible talent, makes him a real genius. When people criticise him, all I point to them is the 100 international hundreds. Lara was a great and Ponting too was a brilliant, but Sachin, without any hesitation, is the greatest. He is the best I have ever seen and will perhaps ever see. No batsman in the next 50 years can score 100 international hundreds. Source: Clip, Wiki. Image. Brian Lara For Sachin Tendulkar, The Price Of Modern Cricket "Brian Charles Lara" quoted: Sachin is a genius. I'm a mere mortal Wiki. Image. Muttiah Muralitharan ( greatest Test match bowler ever), Quoted For Sachin Tendulkar: There  will never be another Sachin Tendulkar. Image, Wiki. Glenn McGrath For The Sachin Tendulkar Glenn McGrath one of the greatest bowlers in cricketing 
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 quoted: I don't know what to bowl at him. I bowled an in-swinger and he drove me through covers of the front foot. Then I bowled an out swinger and he again punched through covers of the back foot He is the toughest batsmen I've bowled to. He should live long and score lots of runs, but not against Pakistan. Do you know whose catch you've dropped? Wasim Akram to Abdul Razzaq when the latter dropped Sachin's catch in 2003 world cup. Wiki. Sourav Ganguly, former India captain talks 
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About Sachin's incredible talent: "Don't just think about the talent that he had, because he was born with that. It is the effort that he has put in which is for all young cricketers to emulate. He had all the shots in the world." Source: Clip, Image. Matthew Hayden for Sachin Tendulkar: Matthew Hayden One of
in praising Sachin: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 (IANS) They may squabble over politics, but British newspapers sank their well-known political differences to heap praise on the genius of Sachin Tendulkar Saturday, with one former captain wondering: 'Is he human?' 'The archives recall not one single incriminating incident, not one drunken escapade, not one reported affair, not one spat with a team-mate or reporter,' wrote former skipper Michael Atherton in the Times, considered a pro-Establishment paper. 'As [political commentator] Mathew Parris wondered of [US presidential candidate] Barack Obama in these pages recently, is he human?' The pro-Labour Guardian newspaper carried an editorial article which said: 'Tendulkar's greatness has been much foretold, not least by those whose standing in the game he now challenges. West Indian batsman Brian] Lara said of him: 'You know genius when you see it. And let me tell you Sachin is pure genius.' Cricket's greatest ever batsman Sir Donald Bradman had the same reaction." The Guardian's veteran cricket writer Mike Selvey said Sachin's feat in becoming the highest run scorer in cricket "serves to restart the debate over which of the record-holders should be regarded as the greatest of modern batsmen," naming Viv Richards, Alan Border, Sunil Gavaskar, Brian Lara and Sachin. "Coming up strongly, and almost certain to set new standards both in terms of runs and centuries, is Ricky Ponting who may render the argument superfluous," Selvey said. Former England Test player Peter Pringle wrote in the pro-Conservative Daily Telegraph: "Supreme greatness has been predicted ever since he made 326 not out in a school match, and yesterday, on the first day of India's second Test against Australia in Mohali, that karma came to pass." Echoing Atherton's comments, Pringle said: "...While occasionally lured into indiscretions outside off-stump, he has never been lured into any outside the laws. Nothing has stained Tendulkar's saintliness over his 20-year career. Indeed, he appears to have no unnatural appetites, save for scoring runs and Formula One. "Plenty are born with talent but few are as driven to express it in full and he is as much a product of the nets as blessed genes." Source: Article. BBC Quote For The Little Master: Beneath the helmet, under that unruly curly hair, inside the cranium, there is something we don't know, something beyond scientific measure. Something that allows him to soar, to roam a territory of sport that, forget us, the greatest ever batsman Australia ever Produced, quoted a Paul Kelly song about Sir Donald Bradman: "He was more than just a batsman, He was something like a tide." and said I have seen God, he bats at no. 4 for India. Wiki. Gary Kirsten quoted  for The Sachin Tendulkar: He is cricket's greatest role model and continues to provide a great example for young aspiring cricketers on how to conduct oneself throughout one's career. Image, Wiki. Desmond Haynes quoted for .jpg) The Sachin Tendulkar: In terms of technique and compactness, Tendulkar is the best. Image, Wiki. Krishnamachari Srikkanth Says Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest by many ways : Krishnamachari Srikkanth, former Indian captain and selector: "All of us are going to miss Tendulkar.  His career has been amazing. I hope he goes out with flying colours with a hundred in his last Test. I was fortunate enough to be his first captain [in international cricket]. I still remember him talking to me in a calm and cool manner then and even today he remains that same, simple human being. "Michael Vaughan, former England captain: "One of the greatest ever, Sachin Tendulkar, is retiring. One of my heroes and an absolute joy to play against.". Source: Clip, Image. Mark Taylor (Former Australian Captain), Quoted For Sachin Tendulkar: We did not lose  to a team called India... we lost to a man called Sachin. Mark Taylor, during the test match in Chennai (1998), Wiki. Waqar Younis for Sachin Tendulkar: 
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Certainly the best I’ve seen... People talk of (Sir Don) Bradman, but our generation and the ones immediately before us didn't get to see him... Sure, he has an astounding average (99.94), but of the cricketers I've watched, Sachin’s the best. Image, Wiki. Daniel Vettori (New Zealand's most-capped test cricketer) Quoted For The Little Master: He has been in form longer than some of our guys have been alive. Image. Wiki, Damien Fleming talks about the  Inclusive abilities of sachin tendulkar: Damien Fleming, former Australia pace bowler: "Best batsman I bowled to - at his peak no weakness." Source: Clip, Image. Andy Flower quoted for The Sachin Tendulkar: There are 
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2 kind of batsmen in the world. One Sachin Tendulkar. Two all the others. Image, Wiki. Monty Panesar says Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest of all time : Monty Panesar, England spinner: "Greatest batsman retires, Sachin Tendulkar. The Master brought a lot of happiness globally. Source: Clip, Image. Sachin Tendulkar is "the world's best athlete", says Time  Magazine: Sachin Tendulkar’s super-human feats have earned him the title of “The God of Cricket” from his fans around the world. Time magazine’s latest issue – which is scheduled to go on the stands on May 11, 2012 - features him on the cover with the same title. This is the second time he would feature on Time’s cover – the first time being in the year 1999. Boby Ghosh, Time’s Deputy International Editor, interview Tendulkar after the batsman achieved the phenomenal milestone of a 100 international tons. In the interview, Tendulkar discussed numerous facets of his personality, his ability to shield himself from pressure, carrying the burden of over a billion expectations etc. Although Tendulkar is known for his quiet demeanour off the field, Ghosh was surprised to find him in a “chatty mood.” Sportsmen have often spoken about “the zone” which allows them to deliver their best. On the subject, Tendulkar said “"I need to surrender myself to my natural instincts. My subconscious mind knows exactly what to do. It's been trained to react for years." He also said that he gets into such zones only 50% of the times, “One would like to be in that zone more often, but it’s not that easy. It’s like you are completely cut off from the crowd, from the noise they are making. Your subconscious has taken over.” Tendulkar carries an enormous burden of expectations, but he spoke about his own, “Something which still gives me sleepless nights is, 'How will I go out and keep that standard, and live up to my own expectations? How am I going to go out and perform?' ” He said that it was this “restlessness” that has brought the best out of him. The pressure of expectations may prevent a player from enjoying the game and Tendulkar stressed on the importance “So much happens [on and off the field] that sometimes you forget to enjoy the game. That’s when things don’t go smoothly”. In 2006, he played a few club games after his shoulder surgery – an experience he said was a game changer, “I played a couple of practice games, and there was not too much media, not too many people watching. I realized something was very different: I was enjoying cricket.” Tendulkar’s fame and stature doesn’t allow him to move freely in India, particularly in his home city Mumbai. He said that it is “unfortunate” that he couldn’t take his children for walks etc, but said that when he spends time at home he is like any other family man. He also spoke about his son Arjun’s love for cricket and said that “As long as he is in love with cricket, it’s fine. Then you don’t look at your watch or count the number of hours you’ve practiced. It’s the sheer joy and satisfaction of being on the field. And that’s what I want [for him].” Sporting greats such as Michael Schumacher, Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe and Roger Federer have inspired Tendulkar, but he says, “but I’ve still got to be myself.” Ghosh’s article in the Time magazine titled “The God of Big Things”, unravels the phenomenon of Tendulkar and describes him as the “The World’s best athlete.” It compares him to modern sporting greats, “Every sport has record breakers, but of his contemporaries, only Michael Jordan, Lance Armstrong and prescandal Tiger Woods come anywhere close to matching him in redefining the realms of possibility.” Ghosh also says that Lionel Messi may be the best football player in the world, but he faces a stiff competition from Cristiano Ronaldo. Tendulkar on the other hand is miles ahead of his next best competitor – Ricky Ponting who has 71 international centuries to his name. The article describes Tendulkar’s cricketing journey, one that coincided with India’s new economic regime. It says that for a land that is not known to produce world-beating sportsman, Tendulkar gave India a new found belief and quotes Ramachandra Guha, "Sachin showed us that was nonsense--not only could we play, we could consistently beat countries that were supposedly of stronger physical stock." Tendulkar’s recent nomination to the Rajya Sabha surprised many and it begs the question, “what after cricket for him.” Guha pointed out that “There is life in India after Sachin, but I don't know what life for Sachin can be after cricket." © CricketCountry. Source: Article. 'Is he human?' British papers unite   even those who are gifted enough to play alongside him cannot even fathom. When he goes out to bat, people switch on their TV sets and switch off their lives. Image, Wiki. Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova quoted for The Little Master. Said little master "Sachin was so focused. He never looked like getting out. 
Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova with Sachin Tendulkar And His Wife Anjali
He was batting with single-minded devotion. It was truly remarkable. It was a lesson. Tennis legend joins the Sachin Tendulkar fan club after watching him bat at Sydney Image, Wiki. (Few players in any era of the game were as dominant and prolific as Martina Navratilova. Not only her record in singles, but her women’s and mixed doubles records stand out as among the most impressive in history. She is widely considered one of the best women tennis players of all time. Statistics- Singles: Career record: 1,442–219 (86.8%), Career titles- 167 WTA, 1 ITF (Open era record), Highest ranking No. 1 (July 10, 1978) (A) Grand Slam Singles results: (1) Australian Open W (1981, 1983, 1985), (2) French Open W (1982, 1984), (3) Wimbledon W (1978, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990), (4) US Open W (1983, 1984, 1986, 1987) (X) Other tournaments Championships W (1978, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 , 1986. (B) Doubles Career record: 747–143 (83.9%), Career titles- 177 WTA, 9 ITF (Open era record), Highest ranking No. 1 (September 10, 1984), (A) Grand Slam Doubles results: (1) Australian Open W (1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989) (2) French Open W (1975, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988) (3) Wimbledon W (1976, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986) (4) US Open W (1977, 1978, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990)Other Doubles tournaments (X) Championships W (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986(2), 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991) (all-time record) (C) Mixed Doubles Career titles: 15 Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results: (1) Australian Open W (2003) (2) French Open W (1974, 1985) (3) Wimbledon W (1985, 1993, 1995, 2003) (4) US Open W (1985, 1987, 2006) Wiki, Source: Article), Cricket won't be the same without
"I have delayed my shoots many times to watch Sachin bat" Amitabh Bachchan, Wiki
Sachin: Big B, Mumbai, 11 Oct 2013, ( IANS) Sachin Tendulkar is retiring from cricket after the second Test match against the West Indies and Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says the news came as a shock to him. "I heard the news and I was shocked," Big B told reporters Friday on the occasion of his 71st birthday. Batting great Tendulkar Thursday decided to quit from all forms of international cricket after his 200th Test against the West Indies in November. "Sachin is the heart of cricket. He is a phenomenal athlete. He has not just excelled himself in cricket, but he is also a symbol of great excellence. It's unimaginable to see him retire. Cricket will not be the same without Sachin," said Amitabh. --Indo Asian News service, uma/ar/vt. Source: Article. Image, Shahrukh Khan for Sachin Tendulkar: Bollywood legend Shahrukh Khan quoted for Sachin Tendulkar I would like to thank you from the
Shahrukh Khan with Sachin Tendulkar
bottom of my heart for allowing us to breathe the same air as you do. Image, Wiki. Late David Shepherd's quote for The Sachin Tendulkar
David Shepherd With Sachin Tendulkar
If he is not the best then I want to see the best. Image, Wiki. Harsha Bhogle, cricket commentator & journalist, quoted for the little master: For every
ball (1) Sachin has two shots in his mind. And he gets out when he plays the third one. Image, Wiki (2) "There’s no better sight on the cricket field than watch Tendulkar bat" (3) If sachin plays well.. India sleeps well. Source: Clip, Is Sachin Tendulkar the greatest schoolboy cricketer ever? Harsha Bhogle: Twenty years ago, a
"Once I get set, I don't think of anything" © Unknown
fresh-faced youngster was being hailed as the next big thing. Would he play for India, the cognoscenti asked themselves, Author's note: This piece was written 21 years ago for Sportsworld magazine (and was only retrieved thanks to Mudar Patherya, who was a young cricket writer then). Sachin Tendulkar was 15, a year and a half away from playing Test cricket and four months short of his first-class debut. I was not yet 27, in an advertising job out of business school, with one Test match and a handful of one-dayers on Doordarshan behind me. We were both looking ahead in our own spheres. What a time it was, it was, a time of innocence......... All of Bombay's maidans are a stage. Where every cricketer has a role to play. And his seems to be the blockbuster. Ever since he unveiled Act One early last year, audiences have been waiting, a little too eagerly at times, to watch the next scene. Sachin Tendulkar is only, so far, acting in a high-school production. Yet critics have gone to town. And rave reviews have not stopped coming in. I guess it can only happen in Bombay. That a schoolboy cricketer sometimes becomes the talk of the town. Why, at the end of every day's play in the final of Bombay's Harris Shield (for Under 17s) everybody wanted to know how many he had made. For he does bat three days sometimes! And for all the publicity he has received, Sachin Tendulkar is really still a kid. He only completed 15 on 24 April. And is very shy. Opening out only after you have coaxed him for some time. As his coach Mr Achrekar says, "Aata thoda bolaila laglai" [He's started talking a bit now]. And it's then that you realise that his voice has not yet cracked. His record is awesome. He has scored far more runs than all of us scored looking dreamily out of the window in a boring Social Studies class when we were his age. For a prodigy, he started late. When he was nine years old. And it was only in 1984-85 that he scored his first school-level fifty. But 1985-86 was a little better. He scored his first Harris Shield hundred and played for Bombay in the Vijay Merchant (Under-15) tournament. And 1986-87 was when he blossomed. Still only 13, he led his school, Shardashram Vidyamandir, to victory in the Giles Shield (for Under-15s). He scored three centuries - 158*, 156 and 197 - and then in the Harris Shield scored 276, 123 and 150. In all, he scored nine hundreds, including two double hundreds, a total of 2336 runs. By now everyone had begun to sit up and take notice. The beginning of the 1987-88 season saw Sachin at the Ranji nets. Once again the top players were away playing Tests and perhaps the Bombay selectors felt it wouldn't be a bad idea to give Sachin first-hand experience of a higher category of cricket. He was named in the 14 for the first couple of games, and manager Sandeep Patil kept sending him out whenever possible - for a glass of water or a change of gloves. All along Sachin probably knew that he was still at best a curiosity, and that while Bombay was giving him every blooding opportunity, he had to prove himself on the maidans. And that is exactly what he did. Season 1987-88 was a purple patch that never ended. Playing in the Vijay Merchant tournament he scored 130 and 107 and then at the Inter-Zonal stage he made 117 against the champions, East Zone. Then in the Vijay Hazare tournament (for Under-17s) he scored 175 for West Zone against champions East Zone. Then came the avalanche. A 178* in the Giles Shield and a sequence in the Harris Shield of 21*, 125, 207*, 329* and 346*! A small matter of 1028 runs in five innings! And in the course of that innings of 329* he set the much talked-about record of 664 for the third wicket with Vinod Kambli, who, it is not always realised, scored 348*. Perhaps the most fascinating of them all was the innings of 346*. Coming immediately, as it did, in the shadow of the world record, a lot of people were curious to see him bat. Sachin ended the first day on 122, batted through the second to finish with 286, and when the innings closed around lunch on the third day, he was 346*. And then came back to bowl the first ball. In April's
Tendulkar as a wee thing with coach Ramakant Achrekar © Unknown
"People don't realise that he is just 15. They keep calling him for some felicitation or the other. The other day he was asked to inaugurate a children's library. This is ridiculous. These things are bound to go to his head. He will start thinking he has achieved everything."Tendulkar's coach, Ramakant Achrekar.
Bombay summer. But when did this story begin? Like all children, Tendulkar took to playing "galli" cricket. His brother Ajit was a good player and persuaded Mr Achrekar, probably Bombay's most famous coach, to look at him. Achrekar recalls, "When he first came to my net four-five years ago, he looked just like any other boy and I didn't take him seriously. Then one day I saw him bat in an adjacent net. He was trying to hit every ball but I noted that he was middling all of them. Some time later he got a fifty and a friend of mine, who was umpiring that game, came and told me that this boy would play for India. I laughed at him and said that there were so many boys like him in my net. But he insisted. 'Mark my words, he will play for India.' My friend is dead now but I'm waiting to see if his prophecy comes true.' Tendulkar is taking first steps towards getting there. He discovered that his house, being in Bandra, would not allow him to be at Shivaji Park whenever he wanted. He now spends most of his time at his uncle's house, just off this nursery of Bombay cricket. When he is not actually playing, that is. Quite often, he is playing all day; important because it has helped him build the stamina to play long innings. "I don't get tired," he says, referring to them. "If you practise every day, you get used to it." And what about that world-record innings? "I could bat very freely then because my partner Vinod Kambli was batting so well that I knew that even if I failed, he would get enough runs for the side." Isn't there a lot of pressure on him now? Everyone assumes he will get a big score? "Only in the beginning. Till I get set. Once I get set, I don't think of anything." Wasn't he thrilled at being invited to the Ranji nets? "Definitely. After playing there I got a lot of confidence." Everything in Tendulkar's life has so far revolved around cricket. Including his choice of school. A few years back he shifted to Shardashram Vidyamandir, only so that he could come under the eye of Achrekar. "It helped me tremendously because 'sir's' guidance is so good," he says. Strangely his parents were never very keen about cricket. His brother Ajit says, "They were not very interested in the game, though they gave him all the encouragement. You see, in our colony all parents were training their children to be engineers and doctors. And they would say, "Gallit khelun cricketer hoto kai?" [You don't become a cricketer by playing in the alleys]. I am so happy he is doing well because now people think he is doing something." The question that arises then, given all the publicity is: Just how good is Sachin Tendulkar? "For his age, unbelievable," says Sharad Kotnis, Bombay's veteran cricket watcher. "He is definitely comparable to Ashok Mankad, who had a similar run many years ago. But remember Ashok had cricket running in his family and his father often came to see him play. I think Tendulkar's strongest point is that he is willing to work very hard." Luckily for Sachin, there is a calming influence over him, just so he doesn't get carried away by this acclaim. His coach Achrekar knows exactly what he is talking about. "He is not perfect yet. Far from it. In fact, I would say he is not even halfway there. He still has a lot of faults, particularly while driving through the on, which is an indicator of a class batsman. He still has a long way to go, but what I like about him is his ability to work hard. I don't think we should get carried away by his scores. After all, one has to take into account the nature of the wicket and the quality of the bowlers. By his standards the quality of the bowling he faced was not good enough. "His real test will come this year when he plays in the 'A' Division of the Kanga League. [Sachin will play for the Cricket Club of India, which for him has waived the stipulation that children under 18 are not allowed inside the Club House!] He should get 70s and 80s there and not just 20s and 30s; particularly towards the end of the season, when the wickets get better." Achrekar, in fact, is quite upset about the publicity Sachin is getting. "People don't realise that he is just 15. They keep calling him for some felicitation or the other. The other day he was asked to inaugurate a children's library. This is ridiculous. These things are bound to go to his head. He will start thinking he has achieved everything. I hope all this stops so he can concentrate and work hard." Yet both Achrekar and Kotnis agree on when they think Sachin will become a Ranji regular. "I think he should be playing the Ranji Trophy next year. I think it is unfair to compare him to the [Lalchand] Rajputs and [Alan] Sippys yet, but I think he should play next year," feels Kotnis. And Achrekar adds, "Inspite of what I said about him, if he maintains this kind of progress, he should play the Ranji next year." Clearly the curtain call is still a long way off for Sachin Tendulkar. He has a lot of things going for him. Most importantly he is in Bombay, where the sheer atmosphere can propel him ahead. In how many cities would a 15-year-old be presented a Gunn and Moore by the Indian captain? And in which other city would the world's highest run-getter write to a 15-year-old asking him not to get disheartened at not getting the Best Junior Cricketer award? Sunil Gavaskar wrote to Tendulkar to tell him that several years earlier another youngster too had not got the award and that he didn't do too badly in Test cricket. For him the letter from his hero is a prized possession. Another great moment was a meeting with him where "… he told me that I should forget the past every time I go to bat. I should always remember that I have to score runs each time." He is in the right company. And the right environment. The next few years will show whether he has it in him the mental toughness to overcome the over-exposure. If it does not go to his head, surely there is a great future beckoning. This is really just the beginning and I will be watching this little star with avid interest for the next three years. If he is still charting blockbusters, I'd love to do another review then. Harsha Bhogle is a commentator, television presenter and writer. This article was 1st published in Sportsworld magazine in 1988, © ESPN Sports Media Ltd. Courtesy: espncricInfo.com
Sachin Tendulkar Rise The Year Images And Video
Child-Hood
Tendulkar was born at Nirmal Nursing Home on 24 April 1973. Mumbai. Wiki, Image: http://souravmishra.blogspot.com
He spent his formative years in the Sahitya Sahawas Cooperative Housing Society, Bandra (East). Wiki, Image: http://amazingorfunny.blogspot.com
As a young boy, Tendulkar was considered a bully & often picked up fights with new children in his school. Wiki, Image: http://amazingorfunny.blogspot.com
Youthful
Tendulkar’s father Ramesh Tendulkar checks out his son’s bat as mother Rajni looks on at their residence
Ramesh Tendulkar was a reputed Marathi novelist and his mother Rajni worked in the insurance industry. Ramesh named Tendulkar after his favourite music director, Sachin Dev Burman. Sacin has Two other siblings: a brother Nitin & sister Savita. Wiki, Image: http://crasyblogs.blogspot.com
His childhood idol in sport is John McEnroe, and next photo reveals his interest in tennis. Image: http://sportsupdate360.blogspot.com
Early-Career
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Coach Achrekar And Sachin
To help curb his mischievous and bullying tendencies, Ajit (His Brother) introduced him to cricket in 1984. He introduced the young Sachin to Ramakant Achrekar, a famous cricket coach and a club cricketer of repute, at Shivaji Park, Dadar. Wiki, Image: http://hutpedia.blogspot.com/
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Sachin's century during inter-school matches, Image: http://indiasgoldenperson.blogspot.com
Achrekar was impressed with Tendulkar's talent and advised him to shift his schooling to Sharadashram Vidyamandir (English) High School, a school at Dadar which had a dominant cricket team and had produced many notable cricketers. Prior to this, Tendulkar had attended the Indian Education Society's New English School in Bandra (East). He was also coached under the guidance of Achrekar at Shivaji Park in the mornings and evenings. Tendulkar would practice for hours on end in the nets. If he became exhausted, Achrekar would put a one-rupee coin on the top of the stumps, and the bowler who dismissed Tendulkar would get the coin. If Tendulkar passed the whole session without getting dismissed, the coach would give him the coin. Tendulkar now considers the 13 coins he won then as some of his most prized possessions. He moved in with his aunt and uncle, who lived near Shivaji Park, during this period, due to his hectic schedule. Wiki
Match Against Don Bosco, Image: http://bhardwajme.blogspot.com/
Meanwhile at school, Sachin developed a reputation as a child prodigy. He had become a common conversation point in local cricketing circles, where there were suggestions already that he would become one of the greats. Besides school cricket, he also played club cricket, initially representing John Bright Cricket Club in Mumbai's premier club cricket tournament, the Kanga League, and later went on to play for the Cricket Club of India. Wiki
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Sachin With Ajit Ranade, Image: http://indiasgoldenperson.blogspot.com
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Sachin During Inter School Match, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com
1987, at the age of 14, he attended the MRF Pace Foundation in Madras (now Chennai) to train as a fast bowler, but Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee, who took a world record 355 Test wickets, was unimpressed, suggesting that Tendulkar focus on his batting instead. A couple of months later, former Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar gave him a pair of his own ultra light pads and consoled him to not get disheartened for not getting the Mumbai Cricket Association's "Best junior cricket award"(He was 14 years that time). "It was the greatest source of encouragement for me," Tendulkar said nearly 20 years later after beating Gavaskar's world record of 34 Test centuries. Wiki
His season in 1988 was extraordinary, with Tendulkar scoring a century in every innings he played. He was involved in an unbroken 664-run partnership in a Lord Harris Shield inter-school game against St. Xavier's High School in 1988 with his friend and team-mate Vinod Kambli, who would also go on to represent India. The destructive pair reduced one bowler to tears and made the rest of the opposition unwilling to continue the game. Tendulkar scored 326 (not out) in this innings and scored over a thousand runs in the tournament. This was a record partnership in any form of cricket until 2006, when it was broken by two under-13 batsmen in a match held at Hyderabad in India. Wiki
Image: Harris Sheild Finals, Image: http://aky-a-short-day.blogspot.com/
Image: Harris Sheild Finals, Image: http://aky-a-short-day.blogspot.com/
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Sachin, at the end of 2nd day of Harris Shield finals scored Unbeaten 286 Runs, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com
Young Sachin Tendulkar during a school match, Image: http://hutpedia.blogspot.com
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1987, Place : Baroda , Under 17 Team for Mumbai, Image: http://puputupu.blogspot.com/
Star Cricket club's England Tour, Image: http://amazingorfunny.blogspot.com
Sachin was picked for young Indian team to tour England twice,under the Star Cricket Club banner in 1988 and 1989. Image: http://hutpedia.blogspot.com
On 14 November 1987, Tendulkar was selected to represent Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, India's premier domestic first-class cricket tournament, for the 1987–88 season. However, he was not selected for the final eleven in any of the matches. Tendulkar is the only player to score a century in all three of his Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy and Irani Trophy debuts. Wiki
A year later, on 11 December 1988, aged just 15 years and 232 days, Tendulkar made his debut for Mumbai against Gujarat at home and scored 100 not out in that match, making him the youngest Indian to score a century on first-class debut. Wiki, Image: hutpedia.blogspot.com
Tendulkar cuts his 17th birthday cake at Sun Grace Mafatlal office in Bombay on April 24, 1990. Trivia: Tendulkar got a job in the PR division of Sun Grace as a birthday gift Image: http://mystylemile.blogspot.com/
Sachin In The Middle During His Early Stage Of Career, Image: hutpedia.blogspot.com
Sachin holding palm beach cup, Image: http://infoaboutsachin.blogspot.com
Sachin With Sports Star Trophy: Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
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Sandip patil giving prize to Sachin, Image: http://egossipes.blogspot.com
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International Milestones
Raj Singh Dungarpur is credited for the selection of Tendulkar for the Indian tour of Pakistan in late 1989 and that also after just one first class season. The Indian selection committee had shown interest in selecting Tendulkar for the tour of the West Indies held earlier that year, but eventually did not select him, as they did not want him to be exposed to the dominant fast bowlers of the West Indies so early in his career. Tendulkar made his Test debut against Pakistan in Karachi in November 1989 aged just 16 years and 223 days. He made just 15 runs, being bowled by Waqar Younis, who also made his debut in that match, but was noted for how he handled numerous blows to his body at the hands of the Pakistani pace attack. In the fourth and final test in Sialkot, he was hit on the nose by a bouncer bowled by Imran Khan, but he declined medical assistance and continued to bat even as he gushed blood from it. In a 20 over exhibition game in Peshawar, held in parallel with the bilateral series, Tendulkar made 53 runs off 18 balls, including an over in which he scored 27 runs off leg-spinner Abdul Qadir. This was later called "one of the best innings I have seen" by the then Indian captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth. In all, he scored 215 runs at an average of 35.83 in the Test series, and was dismissed without scoring a run in the only One Day International (ODI) he played. Wiki, Below historical centuries images (Century No. 1 to 100) web-shared from www. http://omgsachin.blogspot.in: ................
Century No. 1: 119* vs England, Manchester 1990 (Test)
Raj Singh Dungarpur is credited for the selection of Tendulkar for the Indian tour of Pakistan in late 1989, Sachin's debut match was against Pakistan in a test match on 1989. His one-day international (ODI) debut was on December 18 against Pakistan. His maiden ODI century came on September 9, 1994 against Australia in Sri Lanka at Colombo, just six years after his debut. on August 14, 1990: At the of 17 years and 112 days, becomes the then second-youngest to score a Test century. He scores 119 not out against England at Old Trafford which helped India to get a draw. Source: Link
Century No. 2: 148* vs Australia, Sydney 1992 (Test)
Century No. 3: 114 vs Australia, Perth 1992 (Test)
Century No. 4: 111 vs South Africa, Johannesburg 1992 (Test)
Century No. 5: 165 vs England, Chennai 1993 (Test)
Century No. 6: 104* vs Sri Lanka, Colombo 1993 (Test)
Century No. 7: 142 vs Sri Lanka, Lucknow 1994 (Test)
Century No. 8: 110 vs Australia, Colombo 1994 (Oneday)
Century No. 9: 115 vs New Zealand, Vadodara 1994 (ODI)
Century No. 10: 105 vs West Indies, Jaipur 1994 (Test)
Century No. 11: 179 vs West Indies, Nagpur 1994 (Test)
Century No. 12: 112* vs Sri Lanka, Sharjah 1995 (ODI)
Century No. 13: 127* vs Kenya, Cuttack 1996 (ODI)
Century No. 14: 137 vs Sri Lanka, Delhi 1996 (ODI)
Century No. 15: 100 vs Pakistan, Singapore 1996 (ODI)
Century No. 16: 118 vs Pakistan, Sharjah 1996 (ODI)
Century No. 17: 122 vs England, Birmingham 1996 (Test)
Century No. 18: 177 vs England, Nottingham 1996 (Test)
Century No. 19: 110 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo 1996 (ODI)
Century No. 20: 114 vs South Africa, Mumbai 1996 (ODI)
Century No. 21: 169 vs South Africa, Cape Town 1997 (Test)
Century No. 22: 104 vs Zimbabwe, Benoni 1997 (ODI)
Century No. 23: 117 v New Zealand, Bangalore 1997 (ODI)
Century No. 24: 143 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo 1997 (Test)
Century No. 25: 139 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo 1997 (Test)
Century No. 26: 148 vs Sri Lanka, Mumbai 1997 (Test)
Century No. 28: 177 vs Australia, Bangalore 1998 (Test)
Century No. 29: 100 vs Australia, Kanpur 1998 (ODI)
Century No. 30: 143 vs Australia, Sharjah 1998 (ODI)
Century No. 31: 134 vs Australia, Sharjah 1998 (ODI)
Century No. 32: 100* vs Kenya, Kolkata 1998 (ODI)
Century No. 33: 128 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo 1998 (ODI)
Century No. 34: 127* vs Zimbabwe, Bulawayo 1998 (ODI)
Century No. 35: 141 vs Australia, Dhaka 1998 (ODI)
Century No. 36: 118* vs Zimbabwe, Sharjah 1998 (ODI)
Century No. 37: 124* vs Zimbabwe, Sharjah 1998 (ODI)
Century No. 38: 113 vs New Zealand, Wellington 1998 (Test)
Century No. 39: 136 vs Pakistan, Chennai 1999 (Test)
Century No. 40: 124* vs Sri Lanka, Colombo 1999 (Test)
Century No. 41: 140* vs Kenya, Bristol 1999 (ODI)
Century No. 42: 120 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo 1999 (ODI)
Century No. 43: 126* vs New Zealand, Mohali 1999 (Test)
Century No. 44: 217 vs New Zealand, Ahmedabad 1999 (Test)
Century No. 45: 186* vs New Zealand, Hyderabad 1999 (ODI)
Century No. 46: 116 vs Australia, Melbourne 1999 (Test)
Century No. 47: 122 vs South Africa, Vadodara 2000 (ODI)
Century No. 48: 101 vs Sri Lanka, Sharjah 2000 (ODI)
Century No. 49: 122 vs Zimbabwe, Delhi 2000 (Test)
Century No. 50: 201* vs Zimbabwe, Nagpur 2000 (Test)
 
Century No. 52: 126 vs Australia, Chennai 2001 (Test)
Century No. 53: 139 vs Australia, Indore 2001 (ODI)
Century No. 54: 122* vs West Indies, Harare 2001 (ODI)
Century No. 55: 101 vs South Africa, Johannesburg 2001 (ODI)
Century No. 56: 146 vs Kenya, Paarl 2001 (ODI)
Century No. 57: 155 vs South Africa, Bloemfontein 2001 (Test)
Century No. 58: 103 vs England, Ahmedabad 2001 (Test)
Century No. 59: 176 vs Zimbabwe, Nagpur 2002 (Test)
Century No. 60: 117 vs West Indies, Port of Spain 2002 (Test)
Century No. 61: 105* vs England, Chester-le-Street 2002 (ODI)
Century No. 62: 113 vs Sri Lanka, Bristol 2002 (ODI)
Century No. 63: 193 vs England, Leeds 2002 (Test)
Century No. 64: 176 vs West Indies, Kolkata 2002 (Test)
Century No. 65: 152 vs Namibia, Pietermaritzburg 2003 (ODI)
Century No. 66: 100 vs Australia, Gwalior 2003 (ODI)
Century No. 67: 102 vs New Zealand, Hyderabad 2003 (ODI)
Century No. 68: 241* vs Australia, Sydney 2004 (Test)
Century No. 69: 141 vs Pakistan, Rawalpindi 2004 (ODI)
Century No. 70: 194* vs Pakistan, Multan 2004 (Test)
Century No. 71: 248* vs Bangladesh, Dhaka 2004 (Test)
Century No. 72: 123 vs Pakistan, Ahmedabad 2005 (ODI)
Century No. 73: 109 vs Sri Lanka, Delhi 2005 (Test)
Century No. 74: 100 vs Pakistan, Peshawar 2006 (ODI)
Century No. 75: 141* vs West Indies, Kuala Lumpur 2006 (ODI)
Century No. 76: 100* vs West Indies, Vadodara 2007 (ODI)
Century No. 77: 101 vs Bangladesh, Chittagong 2007 (Test)
Century No. 78: 122* vs Bangladesh, Mirpur, 2007 (Test)
Century No. 79: 154* vs Australia, Sydney 2008 (Test)
Century No. 80: 153 vs Australia, Adelaide 2008 (Test)
Century No. 81: 117* vs Australia, Sydney 2008 (ODI)
Century No. 82: 109 vs Australia, Nagpur 2008 (Test)
Century No. 83: 103* vs England, Chennai 2008 (Test)
Century No. 84: 163* vs New Zealand, Christchurch 2009 (ODI)
Century No. 85: 160 vs New Zealand, Hamilton 2009 (Test)
Century No. 86: 138 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo 2009 (ODI)
Century No. 87: 175 vs Australia, Hyderabad 2009 (ODI)
Century No. 88: 100* vs Sri Lanka Ahmedabad 2009 (Test)
Century No. 89: 105* vs Bangladesh, Chittagong 2010 (Test)
Century No. 90: 143 vs Bangladesh, Dhaka 2010 (Test)
Century No. 91: 100 vs South Africa, Nagpur 2010 (Test)
Century No. 92: 106 vs South Africa, Kolkata 2010 (Test)
Century No. 93: 200* vs South Africa, Gwalior 2010 (ODI)
 
Century No. 95: 214 vs Australia, Bangalore 2010 (Test)
Century No. 96: 111* vs South Africa, Centurion 2010 (Test)
Century No. 97: 146 vs South Africa, Cape Town 2011 (Test)
Century No. 98: 120 vs England, Bangalore 2011 (ODI)
Century No. 99: 111 vs South Africa, Nagpur 2011 (ODI)
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100th ton vs bangladesh march, 16 2012 (ODI), Source: Images
Sachin Tendulkar's Indian Premier League Achievements & Retirement: Sachin Tendulkar has announced his retirement from IPL after Mumbai Indians won the IPL 2013 title.Tendulkar was made the icon player and captain for his home side, the Mumbai Indians in the inaugural IPL Twenty20 competition in 2008. In 2010 edition of Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians reached the final of the tournament. Tendulkar made 618 runs in 14 innings during the tournament, breaking Shaun Marsh's record of most runs in an IPL season. He was declared player of the tournament for his performance during the season. He also won Best Batsman and Best Captain awards at 2010 IPL Awards ceremony. Sachin Tendulkar captained Mumbai Indians in 4 league matches of second edition of the league. He scored 68 in the first match and 48 against Guyana. But Mumbai Indians failed to qualify for semifinals after losing the initial two matches. Tendulkar scored 135 runs. In the 2011 IPL, against Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Tendulkar scored his maiden Twenty20 hundred. He scored 100 not out off 66 balls. In 51 matches in the IPL Tendulkar has scored 1,723 runs, making him the second-highest run-scorer in the competition's history. He announced his retirement from IPL and Twenty20 cricket shortly after Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday (26 May) to win the Pepsi Indian Premier League 2013, Wiki
Family & Marriage Life
Tendulkar with his family – father Prof Ramesh Tendulkar, mother Rajni Tendulkar and brothers Nitin (right behind) and Ajit Tendulkar (left), in Bombay on Oct 28, 1990. Image: http://avisviswanathan.blogspot.com/
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Young Sachin with his father Ramakant Achrekar, Image: http://indiasgoldenperson.blogspot.com
The Love Story of Anjali and Sachin Tendulkar: Sachin Tendulkar has always been rather shy in discussing his personal life. This might be the reason why a lot of us are unaware of his romantic love story with wife, Anjali. For Sachin and Anjali, it was love at first sight. The two of them first met at the Mumbai International Airport. Sachin was returning from his first International cricket tour in 1990 while Anjali was at the airport to receive her mother. They both took an instant liking to each other on the first time they met. Later, the two met at a common friend’s place and got to know each other better.When Sachin Tendulkar and Anjali first met, Anjali was practicing
 medicine while Sachin had just begun his cricketing career. Anjali being a dedicated student was much involved in studies and was very less interested in cricket. Her knowledge about sports and particularly cricket was faint. Later, when they started dating, Anjali made all efforts to brush up her knowledge about the sport. Anjali Tendulkar- “I think what he liked about me was that I knew nothing about cricket 
when I first met him. I didn't even know who Sachin was.” Being as famous as he was right from the beginning of his career, Sachin Tendulkar could get very few instances to go out on uninterrupted dates with Anjali. While giving an interview to a local magazine, Anjali recalls an incident where the two of them had gone to see the movie Roja along with a few common friends. They were afraid that if people would recognise the ace cricketer, they would not be able to enjoy their day. So to avoid all the
Tendulkar shares a laugh with his bride Dr Anjali Mehta after their wedding in Bombay on May 25, 1995. Image:http://mystylemile.blogspot.com/
attention, Sachin went to watch the movie in a disguise, wearing a false beard and specs. They entered the movie theatre a little late but during the interval of the film, his specs fell and the cricketer got surrounded by his fans. Due to all this they had to leave the movie halfway. Anjali Tendulkar- “I've not known any other person in my life except Sachin. I understand him so well. So whether I am his girlfriend or his wife, it's the same thing, just an extension of that bond." Anjali, daughter of the well known industrialist Ashok Mehta got married to Sachin Tendulkar in 1995 after a five year long period of dating each other. They have been happily married to each other for the last 18 years. Anjali Tendulkar is 6 years older than Sachin Tendulkar. But the
couple maintains that this age gap has never been a matter of concern in their relationship and instead has made them more committed and understanding towards each other. Sachin Tendulkar- "Anjali actually taught me to thank for what the God has given me and for what the God has not given me.” Anjali Tendulkar left her career of being a successful pediatrician to live a happy married life with her husband. She maintains that it would have been difficult for her to maintain both at a time. The couple has two children, Sara Tendulkar and Arjun Tendulkar. She also says that she has no regrets whatsoever of leaving her profession as taking care of her husband and children gives her the greatest joy. Source: Article,
Sachin with bride Anjali Mehta at their wedding ceremony in Mumbai on 05/24/1995
On 24 May 1995, at the age of 22, Tendulkar married Anjali, a paediatrician and daughter of Gujarati industrialist Anand Mehta and British social worker Annabel Mehta. Sachin's father-in-law, Anand Mehta, is a seven-time national bridge champion. Anjali is six years his senior. They have two children, Sara (born 12 October 1997) and Arjun (born 24 September 1999), Wiki,
Sachin Tendulkar on his children’s birthday celebration with mother, wife and other well-wishers Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Sachin, Anjali With Kids Daughter "Sara" And Son "Arjun". Arjun, a left handed batsman, has recently been included in under-14 probables list of Mumbai Cricket Association for off-season training camp. In January 2013 he was selected in Mumbai under-14 team for the west zone league, Wiki
Sachin With Wife Anjali And Daughter Sara, Image: http://topsportspic.blogspot.com/
Sachin warms into new dream house of his choice: Cricket icon
Sachin dream house (Estimated cost of the house is around is 80cr. being with Rs 100 cr Insurance Cover ) Surrounded by CCTvs and high fencing, to avoid the gaze of curious adoring onlookers, Sachin Tendulkar's new home at Perry Cross Road is the cricket fan's new shrine. Neighborhood: Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s residence Antilla which is world’s most expensive house is also located in Mumbai near Sachin’s residence.
and India’s legendary batsman moved into a new house, a house sketched out of his dreams fulfilled by the articraft skilly wife, Anjali. The icon had a small issue with the Mumbai's civic body Bombay Municipal Corporation (BMC) who imposed a penalty of
Rs. 4.75 lakhs on him for shifting into the house without acquiring the Occupancy Certificate (OC). But later was sorted out by the timely intervention of the Textiles minister and guardian minister for Mumbai (suburbs) Naseem Khan, who spoke to the BMC. The civic body decided to withdraw the tax that was imposed on the iconic Indian cricketer after the mediation. Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar moved into his
palatial villa spread over 6,000 square feet at Perry Cross Road in suburban Bandra. The new home has been reconstructed on a plot that earlier housed a dilapidated bungalow, which Sachin had bought for Rs 39 Cr in 2007. The villa has been secured with high walled fencing, CCTV cameras and sensors. Besides the three storeys above the ground level, the villa, designed after taking into consideration Tendulkar’s likes and dislikes, reportedly has two underground basements. According to
reports, Tendulkar and his wife Anjali are likely to have their bedroom on the top floor, while the rooms of their two children – son Arjun and daughter Sara – and a guest room will occupy the two floors below. A temple, drawing and dining rooms, besides arrangements for displaying various awards and trophies won by Tendulkar, who holds most of the batting records and is one short of completing a century of
international tons, will occupy most of the ground floor. The first basement will house servant quarters and master surveillance room, while the second basement has been kept for Tendulkar’s passion – cars. It is said to have a parking capacity of a large number of cars. It can hold 45-50 cars at a time. Besides all these, there is a swimming pool on the terrace of the house, reports said. The house has been made keeping the vastu elements in mind with special emphasis given to the kids’ quarters.
 estimated cost of the house is around is 80cr. Rs 100 cr cover for Sachin's house: Havingmoved into his "dream house", ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has now secured his five-story Bandra residence with a staggering Rs. 100 crore insurance cover, one of the biggest insurance deals by an individual. The cricket icon has bought the insurance from a consortium of "A consortium of general insurance companies has given an insurance cover for the cricketer's home in Bandra for a value consideration of Rs. 100 crore," an official of a public sector general insurance company, who wished 
The TV Room made of Shell
not to be named, said. As per the official, all the four state-run GIs along with a private insurer have provided the cover. "Oriental Insurance Company, United India Insurance, New India Assurance and National Insurance Company are the four government-owned general insurers providing the cover along with a private insurer," the official said, adding the annual premium would be around Rs.40 lakh. According
One of the Inner Room of the Shell House
to another insurance official, the cover has been taken in two parts. While a fire insurance policy has been obtained for Rs. 75 crore, an additional earthquakes, and burglary among others. The insurance covers the cost of the land, compound walls, besides electrical equipment. The Tendulkars had moved into the sprawling 6,000 square feet villa in Bandra West in September from a flat that had been allotted to the
The BedRoom of Sachin Tendulkar's Shell House
maestro under sports quota. "Everyone has a dream of owning a house. I, too, had this dream. I am happy that I was able to fulfil it," Tendulkar had said while moving into his new abode. The cricketer's residence stands on a plot that earlier housed a dilapidated bungalow, which he had bought for Rs. 39 crore in 2007. The villa has
Basin made from Shells
been secured with high-walled fencing to avoid curious onlookers. CCTV cameras and sensors have also been installed. Besides the three storeys above the ground level, the villa reportedly has two underground basements. With this deal, Tendulkar has joined a select league of industrialists and filmstars who have taken such high
Sachin Tendulkar's Shell House Kitchen
insurance cover in the recent past. While filmstar Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly insured his mansion Mannat, also in Bandra, for Rs. 110 crore, Reliance Industry chairman Mukesh Ambani's $1-billion Antilla has been insured for around Rs150 crore, Source: Article1-2. Images: http://designdautore.blogspot.com. Anjali you’re my best best partnership Sachin Tendulkar to
 Sachin Tendulkar has had several partnerships cricket through his 24-year career . That he loves the most in his life, however , the “partnership” with his wife. Emotional Anjali Tendulkar thanked for keeping by throughtout her career ended at Wankhede with his 200th test on Saturday. ” The best thing that happened to me in 1990 when I met my wife Anjali . They were the most wonderful years ,” he said .
Wife Anjali: “Being a doctor, he had a great career ahead of her. She told me when we wanted to have a family that I should concentrate on cricket and will take care of everything. Thank you for being there. You are the best partnership I ‘ve had in my life. “ Anjali had tears in his eyes when Tendulkar made his speech as a packed Wankhede cheered his every word . The Little Master then thanked her parents for support too . ” My in-laws were loving and caring . It is so important to have a strong family. They allowed me to marry Anjali , thank you so much, ” he said . Tendulkar – who played his 200th and final test before the home fans , began his speech by thanking his parents, siblings and his first coach before a solemn promise to his children he has to do for all the lost time and be there for Arjun (14) and Sara (16). ( Read the speech here). Not known to be emotional , tears Tendulkar brought tears to the eyes of almost everyone present . Previously, Anjali said she expected her husband to manage his emotions , as he has done throughout his career. ” Sachin is really good at hiding his emotions he has never shown that it is facing pressure Even at home , he does not show his emotions,” she said, Source: Article
Sachin at Kukke Subramanya, Image: http://fantasticpictures4u.blogspot.com
Sachin Tendulkar Visits Shanta Durga Temple, Goa: Before he bids goodbye to international cricket in the second Test versus the West Indies between November 14-18, Sachin Tendulkar will play one final time for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. He will play his last domestic match against Haryana at Lahli from October 27
under the captaincy of Zaheer Khan. Mumbai are the defending champions. The Master Blaster has started training for the tie at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. Sachin Tendulkar was spotted at the Shanta Durga Temple yesterday night. Image Credit © Prajyot Bakhale. Source: Article
Vital-Occasions
Bharat Ratna "Sachin Tendulkar"
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar joined the list of 41 eminent personalities who have received India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna. President Pranab Mukherjee conferred Sachin and Rao with Bharat Ratna at a glittering ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. He have been given the award in recognition for his contribution to the society. Source: Article, Image
Prime Minister's Office has released a statement deciding to confer Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award to God of cricket Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin will be the first sportsperson to receive Bharat Ratna. Sachin Tendulkar has taken retirement from cricket today. He has played 200 test matches. For the past 24 years, this legend has served our country and millions of its people with several high class performances. Playing since the tender age of 16 years, Sachin has touched heart of millions across the globe and won laurels for our country. He has been a true ambassador of India in the world of sports. His achievements in cricket are unparalleled, the records set by him unmatched, and the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by him exemplary. The announcement of the award has been described by one and all as a timely and befitting tribute to the legendary player, who has contributed immensely to the game of cricket. They said that it was appropriate that after he bid farewell to the game of cricket, the government had taken the initiative to give him the award. Source: Article
Padma Vibhushan Award
In May 2008 Sachin received the Padma Vibhushan from President of India Pratibha Patil. This was the first time that any cricketer has received this honor. Many other esteemed personalities like Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Vice President Hamid Ansari were present at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
In 1998, the highest sports award i.e. the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna was awarded to Sachin Tendullkar. This award consisted of a scroll of honour, a plaque and a cash sum of Rs 1 lakh. , Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Tendulkar with wife Anjali, after receiving the Arjuna Award from President Shankar Dayal Sharma at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on August 29, 1995. Image: http://mystylemile.blogspot.com
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee (left) and Cricket Association of Bengal's Jagmohan Dalmiya felicitate Sachin for completing 100 international centuries. Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Maharashtra Bhushan Award
On April 24, 2001, Sachin got a birthday present in the form of the Maharashtra Bhushan Award by the Cultural and Affairs Minister Ramkrishna More. He got a cash prize of Rs 5 Lakhs. Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com
Padma Shri Award
In 1999, Sachin Tendulkar got the civil honour by the Indian Government in recognition of distinguished contribution to Indian cricket. The then President of India, Shri K.R. Narayanan in a very special function at the Rashtrapati Bhavan awarded the master blaster. , Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com
Sachin : Member of Order of Australia, Image: http://botanyias.blogspot.com
Vice President Hamid Ansari with Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali after the cricketer takes ook oath as a Rajya Sabha member at Parliament House in New Delhi. MoS for Parliamentary Affairs Rajiv Shukla is also seen. (PTI)
Compaq Cup - Tri Series- 1999 (India, Sri Lanka, NewZealand )-Sachin Tendulkar with Man of Series Trophy and cheque Image:http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Sachin Tendulkar With 2011 World Cup Trophy, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Sachin Tendulkar displays his trophies after he won three awards -- Castrol Test Cricketer of the Year, Special Achievement Award for his 50 centuries and Castrol Indian Cricketer of the Year for 2009 -- during the Castrol Annual waards 2009 in Mumbai. Source Clip, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com
3rd Test: India v West Indies at Calcutta, 30 Oct - 3 Nov 2002. Source: Clip, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
3rd Test: India v West Indies at Calcutta, 30 Oct - 3 Nov 2002. Source: Clip, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Sachin Tendulkar enjoys his first series win in England, England v India, 3rd Test, The Oval, 5th day, August 13, 2007 Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
 
Sachin Tendulkar with Sunil Gavaskar and Alan Border, holding the Gavaskar-Border trophy after India beat Australia by seven wickets on the fourth day at Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi on 13th October, 1996. Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com
Tendulkar holds the 'Titan Cup', his first winning trophy for India as skipper of Indian cricket team, in Mumbai on November 7, 1996. Also seen from left to right are Jag Mohan Dalmiya, President of International Cricket Council (ICC), Manohar Joshi, Maharashtra Chief Minister and Xerxes Desai, Managing Director of Titan Industries. Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Jul 18, 1998: Sachin, leading Rest of the World XI team, holds the trophy after the Princess of Wales Memorial Match against Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's in London. Source: Clip, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com
Indian player Sachin Tendulkar with his man of the match award for his performance of innings of 72 and five, and bowling figures of 5-55 from four overs. Super Max International: New Zealand v India at Jade Stadium, Christchurch, 4 December 2002. Source: Clip, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com
Player of the tournament in 2003 Cricket World Cup, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Sachin Tendulkar recieves an award from Sharad Pawar for his 35 Test centuries. Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Sachin Tendulkar (Man Of The Match) reacts after scoring his double-century during the second one day cricket match between India and South Africa, in Gwalior. 2010, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar speaks to a gathering after receiving India's Best Cricketer of the year 2009-10 award during the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) awards ceremony in Mumbai on May 31, 2011. Source: Clip, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
ICC Award-Sir Garfield Sobers trophy for cricketer of the year 2010, Tendulkar was also named as the first recipient of the inaugural LG People's Choice Award and was named in both the Test and ODI Teams of the Year. Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Tendulkar received an award for his 20 years in the game of cricket and for scoring the highest number of test runs at BCCI awards 2008-2008 in Mumbai. Cricketers in both domestic and international cricket were recognized awarded. Gautam Gambir received Polly Umrigar trophy for being the outstanding player of the year. Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Sachin Tendulkar picked up his 55th Man-of-the-Match award, England v India, 6th ODI, The Oval, September 5, 2007. Source: Clip, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Sachin Tendulkar hoists the Sahara Cup after his team beat Pakistan four games to one at the Sahara Cup cricket exhibition match in Toronto, Canada, 21 September. AFP PHOTO/Carlo Allegri. Source: Clip, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Asian Awards 2010, held in partnership with Lebara. Sachin Tendulkar, AR Rahman, Vijay Mallya Yash Chopra, George Alagiah, were all announced winners at the inaugural Asian Awards 2010, on October 26 at The Grosvenor House, Hotel, Park Lane, London. Source: Link, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Sachin holding palm beach cup, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Sachin Tendulkar receives 'Man of the Match' Award during the final day of second test between India and Australia at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Indian player Sachin Tendulkar, right, leaves with a trophy for becoming the highest run-getter in test cricket, after the awards ceremony, in Mohali, India, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008. India beat Australia by 320 runs and leads the four-test series 1-0 Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Sachin Tendulkar was named Man of the Match, Bangladesh v India, 1st Test, Chittagong, 5th day, January 21, 2010 Source: Clip, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Sachin With Sports Star Trophy, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
Tendulkar takes a nap inside the dressing room while Kiwi great Richard Hadlee (right) paid a surprise visit during one of India’s tours to New Zealand. Image: http://joy2eyes.blogspot.com/
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar in his twenty-year old career has made and broken almost all possible records, reached every known milestone and currently sits on the pinnacle of success. During his journey he was conferred various awards and honours not only for his contribution to the game but also bringing laurels to the country of a billion.CricketNDTV.combriefly takes a look at the awards won by the Little Master. Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com
With Anil Kumble, Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar at a felicitation ceremony by BCCI, at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha, in Nagpur on November 6, 2008. Photo: S. Subramanium. Source: Clip, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
India's Sachin Tendulkar poses with his Man of the Series trophy after the third Test against England was abandoned due to rain and declared a draw at Chinnaswamay Stadium in Bangalore on Sunday. 2011, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
In 2010, the Indian Air Force conferred on Sachin Tendulkar the honorary rank of Group Captain to acknowledge his contribution for the country. Source: Clip, Image: http://indiashotshot.blogspot.com/
Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar won 'Castrol Indian Cricketer of the Year'. Award ceremony held in Mumbai. 2011, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com
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British PM David Cameron auctions Sachin Tendulkar's 'most valuable' bat, Image: omgsachin
Sachin turns poet!: Matser blaster Sachin Tendulkar turned poet sounds
amazing to everyone at first instance but this surprise endeavour came to reality, when Tendulkar recited the poem 'Prajakta' penned down by his late father Ramesh Tendulkar to pay rich tributes in his memory at the Shivaji Park here on Tuesday. He did it on the occasion of a poetry recitation programme `Maharashtra Dharma', organised by the student’s wing of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena led by Raj Thackeray. Sachin’s father was a well-known critic and a Marathi poet. He was a professor at Mumbai’s Kirti College. Incidentally Sachin started his great cricketing career from this Shivaji Park itself and had lots of joyful memories from here but now he added one more memorable chapter of his life from this place. It was a totally nostalgic and emotional moment for Sachin when he recited the poem of his father, whom he admire most for the values inculcated by him in the little master and his family. Reciting Prajakta reminded him of the moment, when he scored the century during the World Cup series in England against Kenya after joining the team. Sachin had been called back from the series to Mumbai hearing the news of his father's death. After completing his century he raised his bat and looked upwards in search of his father. “I looked up and found my father watching me," an emotional Sachin said. He also dedicated that century to his father. Sachin said when invited to this event, he agreed but later on realised that it would be a very difficult task. "I started reading various poetry books and found it very difficult to recite even a couplet in front of my wife Anjali. I sent SMS to Raj Thackeray, requesting him relieve me from this responsibility. But the information about the event had already been made public, so I made up my mind to read out a poem," he said. On this occasion Sachin also re-released `Savitri', the first book written by historian Babasaheb Purandare's in 1950. Tendulkar was also there to promote Marathi literature and after the inauguration of the occasion, eminent Bollywood personalities of Marathi origin also pitched in reciting works of their favourite Marathi poet. Source: Image, Source: Article, Sachin Tendulkar takes up educational charity: Mumbai, Thu,
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04, Jun 2009, (ANI): Taking an inspiration from his late father who was committed to certain social responsibilities, India's batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar has decided to sponsor the education of 200 children, who are part of Anapalya, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Mumbai. A formal function to mark this dedication by Tendulkar was organised here on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference under the Give India campaign, conceptualised by another NGO, Tendulkar said that during his childhood every penny in his house mattered but his father, a teacher by profession, made sure that a newspaper boy who used to deliver newspapers in the colony should be provided with money so that he could pursue his college career. "A newspaper vendor in the morning used to be a teenager; selling newspaper in the morning and pursued his education. My father being a professor exactly understood the difficulty and inspite of not having enough money with himself he was prepared to help him out and take care of his college fees," he said. He say he believed that the 'Joy of Giving Week' campaign that takes place between September 27- October 4 every year will aim to induce people from all walks of life to donate money, time or simple acts of kindness making the society and the country a happier place to live in. "Such things in life can make a huge difference not only to us as an individual but if you are looking at the entire nation and if every individual decides to take responsibility then it's going to be a happier place," he added. Tendulkar is considered to be the greatest batsmen in the cricket history being the highest run scorer in both Testmatches and One Day Internationals, and also the batsman with the most centuries in either form of the game for India. (ANI). Source: Article. Sachin Tendulkar's Wax Statue
A wax figure of India's legendry cricket star Sachin Tendulkar is displayed at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on April 20, 2013. The new wax figure of Tendular will be placed in the sports zone of Madame Tussauds in Sydney. AFP PHOTO / Saeed Khan (Photo credit should read SAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Unveiled at SCG: Another honour comes Sachin Tendulkar's way This time, on the cusp of his 40th birthday to be celebrated on Wednesday. On Saturday, cricket fans at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia will see the unveiling of Tendulkar's waxwork courtesy Madame Tussauds in Sydney.The waxwork which is expected to be a replica of the one in London, will later be displayed in the museum at scenic Darling Harbour, near the Sydney Aquarium. Members of the famous Swami Army have been invited to the official unveiling at the SCG. In an email communication, members of the support group have been told that this is a "once in a lifetime opportunity to take your photo with the life size figure of the greatest Indian cricketer ever."Tendulkar's waxwork will be displayed alongside statues of Sir Don Bradman and Shane Warne. The Mumbai master was delighted to receive another Bradman-related honour. To top it, this has come close to his 40th birthday (April 24). "It is," Tendulkar said when asked whether the honour was a fine birthday gift. "It is nice that it coincides with my birthday. It's a wonderful way to start," he said. Source: Article
Crucial Career Records
81st first-class ton draws Tendulkar level with Gavaskar, Image: senantixtwentytwoyards.blogspot.com
Sachin Tendulkar reacts after scoring his hundredth century during the Asia Cup cricket match against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
Sachin Tendulkar Scored His 50th Test Hundred, Image: http://sporttsinfo.blogspot.com/
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(1) Sachin Tendulkar completes 15,000 Test runs As Well He Is The Highest run getter in test matches (15,638 as on 6 December 2012) (AP). (2) Tendulkar's record of five test centuries before he turned 20 is a current world record. (4) On 3 January 2007 Sachin Tendulkar (5751) edged past Brian Lara's (5736) world record of runs scored in Tests away from home. List Of ODI & Test Centuries
(1). Scores Most No. of Hundreds In ODI 49 Also. He Is The Highest run getter in ODIs (18,426). (2) 15,310 of his runs came while opening the innings with the aid of 45 centuries and 75 fifties in 340 innings- most by an opener. (3) Tendulkar is the only player who has 150 wickets and more than 15,000 runs in ODIs. (4) Holds the record for amassing most runs in a winning cause 11157 (average 56.63), including 33 centuries, in 234 matches. Wiki, List Of ODI & Test Centuries
Got Most No Of Man Of The Match In ODI 62. & only 5 times India lost match. Wiki, Image: http://vamsheeads.blogspot.com
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(1) Got Most No Of Man Of The Series In ODI 17. (2) Sachin Tendulkar with Sourav Ganguly holds the world record for the maximum number of runs scored by the opening partnership. They put together 6,609 runs in 136 matches that include 21 century partnerships and 23 fifty run partnerships. The 21 century partnerships for the opening pair is also a world record. (3) Only the second player (after Javed Miandad) to appear in SIX World Cups – from 1992 to 2011. (4) Most ODI runs in a calendar year: 1,894 ODI runs in 1998. (5) Most Centuries in a calendar year: 9 ODI centuries in 1998. (6) Between April 1990 and April 1998 Tendulkar played 185 consecutive matches – a World record. Wiki, Image: http://123funnypicture4u.blogspot.com
 (1) First Cricketer To Reach 10000-11000-12000-13000-14000-15000, 16000, 17000, 18000 Runs In ODIS. (2) Only player ever to cross the 14,000–15,000–16,000–17,000 and 18,000 run marks in ODIs. (3) Is the only player to have made three scores of 175 or more. in ODI. (4) Is the only player with five scores of 150 or more. Wiki, Image: http://rajeshunnikrishnan.blogspot.com
(1) Tendulkar has scored centuries against all test playing nations (2) played the most number of Test Matches 198 And 463 ODIS (3) He was the first players to complete the all-round treble of 10000 runs, 100 wickets and 100 catches. (4) He Was involved in 99 century partnerships – most by any player. (5) Tendulkar was the first batsman to score over 3,000 runs against an opponent (3,077 runs against Australia). Since then he has also done this against Sri Lanka (3,113 runs). Wiki, Image: http://realandfun.blogspot.com/
(1) Scored The Most No Of Fiftees In ODI(96) Also He is the only player to be in top 10 ICC Test ranking for 10 years (2) Holds the record for scoring 1,000 ODI runs in a calendar year on most occasions. He did so seven times – 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2003 and 2007. (3) In 2002, Wisden rated him as the second greatest Test batsman after Sir Donald Bradman. (4) In 2003, Wisden rated Tendulkar as the No. 1 and Richards at No. 2 in all time Greatest ODI players. Wiki, Image: http://cricketthefirstlove.blogspot.com/
(1) Highest Run Scorer In World Cup -2,278 Runs At An Average Of 56.95 (2) Most number of the man of the match awards in World cups. (3) Most number of runs in the 1996 World cup – 523 runs at an average of 87.16. (4) Most number of runs in the 2003 World cup – 673 runs in 2003 Cricket World Cup, highest by any player in a single Cricket World Cup. Wiki, List Of ODI & Test Centuries, Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com
(1) Sachin hit the first double century in the 40 year history of one day internationals (2) Tendulkar top-scored for India on 129 occasions – most such occasions for any player in ODIs. Wiki, Image: http://sachintendulkarfansclub.blogspot.com
Tendulkar is the only player to score a century in all three of his Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy and Irani Trophy debuts Image: http://omgsachin.blogspot.com/
(1) Sachin Scores Most No Of Nervous Nineties In ODI (2) Sachin Tendulkar is the player who got out maximum numbers of times bcoz of bad or wrong decision by umpires... producing those incidents only which I remember, It is a big list. There may be many other too. Collected by Harikrishnan, Sayantan, and Ritesh. Click: Detail1, Detail2. Source: Hutpedia, Aplatest
Stories, Facts & Lifestyle
(1). Sachin was given a pair of pads by his cricket hero Sunil Gavaskar when he was a schoolboy – and he made his Test debut for India against Pakistan aged just 16-years old in 1989 wearing those very pads….. (2). Like loads of other cricketers, Sachin is pretty superstitious – he’ll always put on his left pad before his right whenever he’s getting padded up…… (3). “He hasn’t spent Diwali at home since we got married. But it really doesn’t matter that it’s Diwali… any time he spends at home is great!” – Anjali, his wife, told once… Once in a BBC interview when asked about his dream women, Sachin answered ‘my wife’ without batting an eyelid. (4). ”He
scored a fantastic 148 in Shane Warne’s debut Test in Sydney and then followed it up with another century at Perth, one of the toughest pitches in the world, where Indians have traditionally struggled. The value of his hundred increased because all the other Indian batsmen struggled. His weakness is the fact that he is so talented. His adrenaline pumps strongly when he walks out to bat with the noise of the crowds. You
can’t hear yourself think with that noise. I would pay $1000 to watch Sachin bat. To score a 148 at Sydney – and that too when you are 18 — was out of the ordinary though the wicket was a lot like the ones you encounter in India, flat with lots of runs for the taking…….” The above facts are told by Allan Border. (5).The entire cricket world is convinced of one thing : Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is the world’s best batsman. Not just for his extraordinary skill, not just for his ability to tear even the most formidable of bowling attacks to shreds; but also for a rare never-say-die spirit, an insatiable hunger for runs and victory, a desire to dominate the opponent ; commitment, dedication …These are what the little champion has built his reputation on. .. (6). Tendulkar was a person who would never show any disrespect to the national flag..He respects the national flag most and had even sought permission to use the tricolour on his helmet……It’s not the riches or the records but the love for the game that keeps the world’s richest cricketer going day after day. It is his hard work, determination, temperament & dedication for the country that keeps him charged….
(7). When (a) Tendulkar was in his eighteenth year of international cricket says, ”I still play… because I still love the game.” ”I would like to clarify this. It’s not about records. It’s all about loving the game and enjoying being out there in the middle. That is extremely special to me and far bigger than breaking records or creating new ones.” ”Creating records happens after you’ve gone on the cricket field, but you’ve got to find a reason to go on the cricket field, and for me the reason is very clear.” (b) ”From the age of three I’ve loved this sport and I’ve never thought about scoring the most number of centuries or runs in international cricket. Everyone enjoys breaking records, I’m enjoying it too, but that is not the reason for playing cricket.” (c)
Tendulkar waves to his fans after a token appearance for Vijay Manjrekar single wicket tournament at Shivaji Park Gymkhana in Mumbai on April 26, 1998. Image: http://mystylemile.blogspot.com/
“Whatever level you reach, getting better never stops”-Sachin. Tendulkar said ”When I started playing, I always wanted to be regarded as one of the best and the idea was that when I stopped playing, people would remember my name. Being regarded as one of the best players is always a good feeling, and that drives you, it refuels you completely. You want to be on top of your game all the time and push yourself harder and harder. There’s a huge responsibility and it is a great challenge. I love that,” he
added…..(8). Some quotes by Sachin himself……(a) My big sister gave it to me after returning from a trip to Kashmir, which is known for its high-quality willows. It wasn't the best bat, but it was like a piece of gold to me. I used to imagine myself batting for India, hitting fours and sixes, the people cheering. I used that bat until it broke .. (b) I
Cricket Bat: A gift for Sachin from elder sister during child-hood, Image: http://icc-worldcupcricket2011.blogspot.com
Sachin Tendulkar As "Mac" John McEnroe, Image: http://cewe-seksi.blogspot.com
was the only one supporting John McEnroe — everyone used to call me “Mac” because I styled myself on him. I made my father buy me the same headbands and sweatbands and even grew my hair long. You wouldn’t believe the pictures of me from that time. I was also extremely naughty. Very, very difficult to handle. …I had a nanny who used to run after me virtually 24 hours a day, because I never wanted to go home (c) My father, who died in 1999, was never a cricket fan, not at all. He was a writer and a poet: he taught Marathi, my mother tongue, at the local university. But he understood exactly how to get the best out of me. He always encouraged me and told my mother that he had full faith in me. It was probably reverse psychology, but as I got older I felt like I could not misuse that trust. He warned me against taking short cuts and told me to just keep playing, despite the ups and downs. My parents taught me that it is important to live every day of your life with grace and honour. when it came to choosing between cricket and going to university, he said: “You can play cricket, I know that is your first love, so go for it.” Of course, my parents were extremely happy when I became the youngest player to play for India, at 16. .. (d) Cricket is something very, very special to me. It has never been about owning this or that car and the other things that come with this life.. An obsession with money or worldly matters was always thumbed down. My only dream was to wear the Indian cap and the Indian colours. In that respect, my childhood dreams have come true….. (e) Having children brings back all my old childhood memories, wonderful years. Now, every minute is measured and calculated. I still dream — without dreams, life is flat, you stagnate. I don’t go to the temple every morning, but I do pray. I thank God for everything he has given me, because life has been very good to me. Source: Article. Listening to music: Listening music has always been a priority for Sachin Tendulkar. 
He loves listening music whenever he feels the need to relax and take a break from his busy schedule. Collecting Watches: Collecting Watches has always been a hobby for
Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin Tendulkar is known for his love for collecting watches. He is obsessed with watches. Sachin Tendulkar's passionate collection for
high-profile cars: Sachin Tendulkar’s love for cars is well known and the Indian batting star boasts of a garage filled with the best cars offered by luxury and sports car makers, from Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari to Porsche and BMW.The Little Master first
fell in love with cars at a drive-in theatre located near his home, where he could see cars of all makes and sizes. “I kind of liked that setting because it was the only place where one could watch the movie without leaving your car,” Tendulkar was quoted saying in Cartradeindia.Talking about his first set of wheels, he said: “My first car was a Maruti 800 - the old-shape one. Of course, I don’t have it now.” In 2002, FIAT
Sachin Tendulkar owns a Mercedes Benz C36 which boasts its 4 valves/cylinder, inline six engine, 276 horsepower at 5750 rpm and 284 lb-ft of torque. This car is a perfect blend of features which makes it worth including in the Sachin Tendulkar's car collection. Image: http://carlogodesign.blogspot.com
awarded a Ferrari 360 Modena to Sachin when he equalled Don Bradman's record f 29 centuries in Test cricket. F1 racing legend Michael Schumacher himself handed over the keys of the car to Sachin.“I’d love to drive the 360 Modena with that Formula 1-style gearbox,” Tendulkar had confessed. The self-confessed car enthusiast owns a Palio, a hatchback offered by Fiat. Sachin had signed the limited edition version of
 Sachin Tendulkar owns a Porsche Boxster. This car features a 6-cylinder horizontally opposed aluminum alloy engine, with displacement: 2.9 liters. It has a maximum power of 188 KW. It possess a vintage car collection is its safety and awesome interiors. Image: http://thecognitiveslut.blogspot.com Palio S10, which was launched by Ferrari. After selling his Ferrari Modena, Sachin Tendulkar bought a shiny new Nissan GT-R in July 2011 at a hefty price tag of Rs. 2.5 crores. Tendulkar was associated with i1 Super Series, an Asian car racing event. It was  rumoured that he, along with his Team India teammate Yuvraj Singh, were approached to buy teams in the event, though nothing materialised. Source: Article, When Sachin Tendulkar bought a second-hand BMW: One of the richest cricketers of the world at the moment, Sachin Tendulkar today revisited the time when the not-so-well-off batsman managed to buy his favourite luxury car, albeit a second-hand one.Known for his passion for cars, 
Tendulkar in 1993 bought a BMW at the age 20, four years into his international career. "I have always been a BMW fan but the real association with it started when I was 14. One of the first BMWs that I drove and owned was in 1993. My pockets were not so deep back then so I had to opt for a second-hand BMW and it was a joy to drive that car," Tendulkar said at the launch of a new series of the iconic German car.
Cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar and his connection with BMW: According to reports, the Master Blaster owns the X5, E60 M5 and 7 Series models from the Bavarian based car manufacturer. BMW, on its part, has made full use of the popularity of Tendulkar to promote its vehicles. The former Mumbai Indians skipper was a part of the commercial launched by the company to promote the 1 Series model, wherein he appeared alongside Armaan Ebrahim, the country's young racing talent. According to reports, Tendulkar, apart from BMW, owned a number of cars like Mercedes-Benz R129 SL600, Volvo S80, Ferrari Modena 360 (sold now), Nissan GTR and Audi Q7. Source: Clip
According to international magazine 'Forbes', the 39-year-old earned USD 18.6 million last year, and a vast majority of Tendulkar's earnings came from sponsorship deals. The legend currently has 16 sponsors, including global brands like Adidas, Coca-Cola, Castrol and Toshiba, and they pay a total of USD 16.5 million for his services. "I drove that car for a few years and moved on to better BMWs like the X5 and M5," India's run machine said. Tendulkar, one of the first few people to test drive the German luxury car maker's new launch in London this month, said he enjoys being in the driver's seat. "To be honest, I prefer driving. My driver normally gets to sit at the back. There are occasions when I am travelling with my family, then I sit at the back," he said. © PTI. Source: Article. Sachin Tendulkar meets Michael
Sachin met Michael Schumacher at the MercedesGP Petronas Team Building Area
Schumacher at MercedesGP Petronas Team Building Area: waves cheq uered flag: It was none other than India's favorite sportsman, Sachin Tendulkar who was given the honor of waiving the checkered flag at the end of the great Indian Grand Prix to signal Vettel's win. An F1 fan himself, Tendulkar arrived at the Buddh International Circuit along with this wife and daughter and met Bernie Ecclestone at the area where the two spoke for half an hour. He then went on to meet, Michael Schumacher at the MercedesGP Petronas Team Building Area
 where he also exchanged a few words with team principal Ross Brawn. After introducing his wife and daughter to the German racer, Tendulkar also met Nico Rosberg and then moved on to the VIP area. Besides Tendulkar, there were a host of other celebrities at the venue. Cricketers and film stars were among the guests. M S Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, V V S Laxman were present while Sania Mirza, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishekh Bachchan were also present. Sachin Tendulkar later went on to wave the checkered flag to signal Sebastian Vettel as the winner of the first ever Grand Prix in India. Source: Article. Image, Sachin Tendulkar turns 40, is as passionate about cars as cricket: Cricket’s greatest living 
batsman, Sachin Tendulkar, satisfied his passion for fast cars recently by piloting Caterham’s most extreme seven he leading century-maker and run-scorer in Test and One-Day International cricket displayed an aptitude for a very different discipline, scorching around a test track in Caterham’s top-of-the-rang...e Superlight R500. With
BMW 7 Series facelift unveiled by Sachin Tendulkar in Jodhpur, This exclusive preview was attended by prominent personalities which included Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries, His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh II, Bollywood actor Dia Mirza, industrialist Pawan Munjal, socialite Suhel Seth, and British singer Sting. Sachin Tendulkar BMW India and Dia Mirza have been associated with BMW India in the past as well. During unveiling of their new 3 Series sedan in 2012, Sachin was the chief guest, while Dia was seen at the launch of new X1 earlier this year. Image Credit: Rushlane, Source: Clip
520bhp-per-tonne at his disposal, transmitted through Caterham’s world-renowned chassis, India’s cricketing legend quickly found his rhythm, feeling just as at home in the Seven as he does when positioned in front of the stumps, walloping 90mph balls into the stands. On hearing what he would be driving, Sachin exclaimed: “Wow, I can’t wait, it does a 2.9 0-60mph acceleration time. “I can’t believe the acceleration; it’s scary even in a straight line, and it handles brilliantly, just like a go-kart,” exclaimed Sachin after piloting the Caterham. Andy Noble, Sales & Marketing Director at Caterham Cars said: “When we heard Mr Tendulkar was keen to drive the R500, we
naturally jumped at the chance, to show off our quickest production model. We were delighted to hear how much fun he had driving the R500 and that he was able to experience something very unique and different. “With a nickname like ‘Little Master’, it’s no wonder Sachin and the Seven were a good match.” Sachin’s day in the R500 was organised by Autocar India magazine and coincided with his family holiday in London before a busy season of cricket. Knowing how much Sachin enjoys his motor vehicles, the magazine invited the sporting superstar to track test three vehicles of his choosing at a location in Surrey. Source: Article. Sachin Tendulkar Holiday 
Destinations: Sachin Tendulkar likes thrills in his life, he opts Skydiving during his vacations in New Zealand, Modesty is signature of Sachin
 Tendulkar's class: Boria Majumdar, ET Bureau | Nov 1, 2013, 10.19 AM IST, In a long 24 year journey everything changes. For Sachin Tendulkar things have been no different. He started out as a marauding 16 year old who wished to tame every bowler he faced. He wasn't afraid to launch into the legendary Sir Richard Hadlee in 1989 when he faced him in New Zealand. And this had come at the back of his assault on Abdul Qadir in Pakistan in his debut series in 1989. The Qadir story goes thus. The match, a 50 over ODI, had been curtailed to a 20-20 because of rain. With a huge crowd waiting patiently for action, the organisers had little choice but to reduce it to a 20 over a side game. The matchwas played in full seriousness and Pakistan scored a healthy 157 in their 20 overs. India, in reply, had lost a flurry of wickets to start with and when Tendulkar walked in to join his captain K Srikkanth the asking rate was touching 13 runs per over. The match was all but lost. Srikkanth asked the young man to get some valuable batting practice and much to his surprise was told that Sachin was still keen on trying to win the match for India. The captain consented resulting in the start of the Tendulkar show. He soon hit Mushtaq Ahmed for a couple of sixes and announced his intent loud and clear. At this the great Qadir is said to have walked up to him and said "bachhe ko kyun mar rahe ho. Agar dum hai toh mujhe mar ke dikhao." Sachin, forever respectful, had responded saying Qadir was a genius and wouldn't allow Sachin to get after his bowling. What followed was mayhem. Qadir was literally toyed with and Sachin hit him for 4 sixes in an over. Qadir, a true sportsman, came up to him post match to congratulate him on his performance and has gone on record to say that he realised that day itself that this man possessed special talent. That was the time people started asking Sachin for his autograph. Not used to signing autographs, Sachin happily obliged to kick start a process that has only gathered momentum over time. However, the first autographs he signed have little resemblance with his signature of today and unless you know him well enough you will tend to disbelieve that these are the signatures of one man. Hasnain Masood, an avid Sachin collector and one who has more than 70 of his signatures all through his career, has preserved this treasure from 1989 as part of his collection. Hasnain now wants a certificate of provenance to prove that this is an original signature of the maestro. Just like his batting, which matured over time, his signature too changed quite dramatically. For the true memorabilia collector, the earliest signature has tremendous value. It is a piece of cricket history that will now have a special place in any cricket collection in the world. While everything about Sachin has changed, there has been one constant — his modesty and humility. More than his talent and his achievements on the cricket field it is his modesty that endears him to millions across the globe. Inherited from his father Ramesh Tendulkar, Sachin has not changed a tiny bit over the years in this respect. One example will demonstrate the point well. When India toured down under in 2011-12 it was extremely hot in Melbourne. With temperatures hovering around the 40 degree mark, it was really tough on the players. After a rigorous practice session, Sachin, fully drenched, stayed back to sign close to 50 autographs when all his teammates had made it back to the comfort of the air conditioned coach. When I asked him why he did so this is what he had to say, ''If a signature of mine brings a smile on someone's face I should consider myself lucky. I'd much rather bear the heat for a little more time than see someone who has been waiting patiently for three hours go home disheartened." That's the Tendulkar we love so much and that's the Tendulkar we will miss. Courtesy: TOI, Source: Mangalam Associates, Cricket pitch was my temple - Sachin Tendulkar:  A day after his retirement, Sachin Tendulkar addressed a huge gathering of media personnel in Mumbai. He arrived looking sharp in his Team India blazer. He looked a happy and content man as he smiled generously for the shutterbugs. He answered all the questions elaborately and patiently. The frenzied atmosphere turned pleasant with the light-hearted jokes he punctuated his answers with. (Also Read: Sachin Tendulkar’s Emotional Farewell Speech: 200th Test) Here is what Sachin Tendulkar had to say in the press conference. The 24-year long journey: Playing cricket was the most important thing for me during the last 24 years. A lot of challenges came up during that time. But the desire to play for the nation led me to find solutions to those challenges. I was helped by my family and friends all along. It was a dream journey of 24 years. It still has not sunk in yet that I won’t play anymore. I probably might find or the other place or occasion to play cricket. I have no regrets. I felt this was the right time to stop playing cricket. All I can say that it was an enjoyable journey. The ‘Oxygen’ in his life: Cricket is oxygen to me. Out of the 40 years of my life, I have spent 30 playing cricket. 75% of my life has been cricket. My association with the sport will continue, maybe not immediately, but in the near future. The big decision: I remember there have been lots of questions about my retirement over the years and I’ve always said ‘I’ll tell you when I feel like I can stop’. I have had injuries that have been tough to overcome. But there comes a stage where your body tells you ‘enough of this physical load’. So I thought my body can’t take that load consistently. The training sessions were becoming an effort. Sometimes I felt I should just sit and watch TV. These were raising questions in my mind, and I needed to find answers. So I requested the BCCI that if these two matches are to be my last, if possible, arrange the last one in Mumbai. My mother had never seen me play. I wanted this to be a surprise to my mom. But through the media, she came to know of it. But coming back to the question, the moment I got the feeling I should stop playing, I stopped. The emotional moment: It was an emotional moment when after my last match I went and touched the pitch. The wicket is like my temple. Whatever I have achieved in life, it is done between those 22 yards. When I was thinking about retirement, I wasn’t so emotional since it was the right decision. My family were moved, I wasn’t. But I became emotional when my team gave me a send-off. When I went to the wicket (one last time), I felt emotional. The thought that I won’t be able to return to that place, especially for India, made me emotional. The final hurrah: My mother was extremely happy. Earlier, we were not sure if she would come since it was difficult for her to travel. Thanks to the BCCI for making the arrangements. I requested the MCA for a room at the Garware guest house for us in case my mother wants to rest there. But she preferred sitting in the stadium and watching every ball that was played. I could see in her eyes that the occasion was special for her. But her reaction was controlled and balance. She spoke more through her eyes and I could sense that. The after effect: Today morning I woke up, at 6.15 – because of my body clock – and realised I don’t need to quickly have a shower and be ready for the match. I made myself a cup of tea, enjoyed a lovely breakfast with my wife. It was a relaxed morning. A lot of people had sent me their wishes and I spent some time responding to their messages. The morning was relaxed. For the love of the nation: Even though I’m physically not playing for India, I’ll always be praying for an Indian victory. I feel India must come first in any field it participates in. The Bharat Ratna: Yesterday I said this award was for my mother for all the sacrifices she made for me. As a child you don’t understand what parents go through to make you happy. The beauty of it all is that I was never told what all was done for me. In fact, I will go a step further and share this award with the millions and millions of mothers who sacrifice thousands of things for their children. This award is for my contribution to cricket. When you’re growing up, all you want to do is score hundreds, take wickets, keep bettering your performance, and I’ve tried to do that. The people have praised me for doing that and that has given me the strength to go out and repeat it continuously. This award is also for those people. It’s a great honour to be named alongside Dr. CNR Rao as his contribution to science is immense. Cricket is seen by the public in thousands, but not his scientific achievements. So I would like to congratulate him. Fighting the odds: Injuries were tough on me. They were rarely the same. To overcome them and return to the sport was tough. You can’t say “I’ll work out in the gym for two months and be fit again.” The body works in its own natural ways. When I had the tennis elbow injury, I felt my career was finished and I might not be able to play. After the surgery, I could not even lift my son’s plastic bat. At a return game, I was playing with a season ball and my hardest hits were not travelling beyond 10-15 yards. It was tough for me. But I would like to thank the people who helped me recover and play again. Family balance: The beauty of my family is that they never lost balance, whether I scored 15-20 or a hundred. They always encouraged me. I was able to perform since an early age because that balance was maintained. If I did well, like any other family we bought a pack of sweets and offered it to god to thank him. That tradition continues. That’s what I’ve learnt from my parents... when you grow up you appreciate life. The Young brigade: Guys like Bhuvaneshwar Kumar were not even born when I started playing. I joke with some of them they should say ‘good morning sir’ to me when I enter the room. But it has been a joy working with them. When you understand what they have to say to you, you become a better person. Passing on the knowledge: It is a nice thought to open a cricket academy. I’d like to be involved with youngsters. I’ve been interacting with young players from U-19 and Ranji teams. I’ve not made this public. They’ve been low-profile and private. It’s a nice thing. These interactions teach you things about the game. Tendulkar junior: As a father, I’ll ask you to leave him alone and not have expectations and draw comparisons with me. If I had followed my father I would have had a pen in my hand since he was in the field of literature. Arjun is passionate about cricket. You have to be madly in love with the sport to be able to give your best. As far as performance goes, I won’t pressurise him and neither should you. He should just enjoy the game.The script ahead for him will be decided by god. Source: Article........................   Long-time sponsors all praise for Sachin Tendulkar: NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar's long-time sponsors on Thursday paid him rich tributes saying the champion batsman has "inspired an entire generation of aspiring cricketers and his legacy and aura will live on forever". Tendulkar on Thursday announced his decision to retire from Test cricket after playing his landmark 200th match against the West Indies next month, bringing an end to the intense speculation about his future. Speaking about Tendulkar's latest announcement, Tushar Goculdas, brand director-Adidas India said, "The greatest cricketer the world has ever seen is set to take on his last cricketing challenge in his hometown this November. We have shared a fantastic 16-year long partnership with Sachin and celebrated every landmark achievement like billions of his fans around the world. "He has inspired an entire generation of aspiring cricketers and his legacy and aura will live on forever. We will celebrate his final cricketing landmark with a spectacular campaign - #SRTforever. While he will play his final test match in the 3-stripes, he will continue to guide and mentor team Adidas forever." The 40-year-old Tendulkar, who has not been in the best of form in recent times, has informed the BCCI about his decision to quit Test cricket after a glorious career spanning 24 years. Another sponsor, Boost, too, joined in praising the master batsman. "Boost has had an enduring association with Sachin Tendulkar for 24 years and we are extremely proud to have partnered with him through his illustrious cricketing career. His ever-lasting grit, stamina and energy has helped set unprecedented records," Boost said in a statement. "As a sportsperson par excellence he has been an inspiration to aspiring cricketers and kids alike. He aptly embodies the brand's attributes and continues to be an ideal brand representative. His contribution to the game is indeed invaluable; we are certain that his immense learning and experience will ensure India continues to makes its mark in the world of cricket," it added. Source: TOI, Image: http://cricketerwallpaperstore.blogspot.com/...................  
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Tendulkar bats for green energy: Gurgaon, Sat, 27 Jul 2013 (IANS)
Legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar Friday advised his fans not to waste natural resources and double up efforts to save the environment. Tendulkar was in the city to launch Toshiba's environment conservation initiative 'Bat for the Planet'. "We should save our natural resources by taking small steps on our behalf because the change cannot happen overnight. As we keep ourselves healthy, we should keep our earth healthy. In the dressing room after a good performance on the field, we are asked to double up the good performance likewise we should double up our efforts to save environment," Tendulkar said. The master blaster distributed prizes to the winners of a painting competition, which had a theme based on various environmental issues, for children from 40 different schools. "The kids are very creative and aware of the energy problem. We will raise money for under privileged children by auctioning the painting," Tendulkar said. Source: News Track India, Source: Image, Sachin Tendulkar pledges to 'Switch Off' for Earth Hour: Senior India batsman  
Sachin Tendulkar will be the face of Earth Hour 2012, encouraging individuals, organisations, institutions and groups, to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change. Tendulkar has joined hands with WWF-India, pledging his support to the Earth Hour -- WWF's global campaign to raise awareness and inspire individual action towards a better environment. This year, Earth Hour will be observed on March 31 with an aim to inspire citizens to take action for cities by switching off lights to make their city the Earth Hour Champion. Supporting the cause, Tendulkar said, "It is heartening to see how a single action of switching off lights for Earth Hour can bring the world together to pledge action towards a better environment. I am happy to be a part of this movement and encourage others to participate as well." The concept of the Earth Hour will be simple: Whichever city receives maximum participation from its citizens, organisations, institutions and government will be declared the Earth Hour Champion. That city will set an example of exemplary achievement and the power of individual action behind a common cause. Every year, Earth Hour looks at setting new standards and breaking its own records of mass participation. Last year marked the start of a new phase for Earth Hour, as it went Beyond the Hour, encouraging individuals to switch off plus commit to a more sustainable lifestyle. A record 1.8 billion individuals across more than 5200 cities in 135 countries participated by switching off lights, and pledging to positive actions that benefit our planet. In India, Earth Hour reached more than 130 cities, including small towns and villages. © TImes of India. Source: Article. Sachin Tendulkar becomes UN's goodwill ambassador: Mumbai, Mar-12-2010 Indian
cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has been named the Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The appointment announced by UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner in Mumbai will enable Tendulkar to use his popularity to raise public awareness and harness support for environmental action in India and the world. "It is the appointment of UNEP's goodwill ambassador for the environment of a person who perhaps in the history of cricket stands out as unique, who is revered by millions of people across the world, who in his personality has humbleness in his character represents everything that the IPL has declared it strives for and perhaps in each one of us we wish we live up to," Steiner said. Tendulkar, who would be the second Indian after Mother Teresa to become UN ambassador, said he will be happy if he is able to contribute even a fraction of what she has done. "I must say I have got very big shoes to fit. I don't know whether I will be able to contribute even a fraction of what she has been able to but if I can make everyone and understand a ittle bit, its just those small changes in life, day to day life, you don't have to change your lifestyle, small changes in life if you can do that it will really help us save the planet," Tendulkar said. (ANI), Source: Article. Image. We Just Keep Picking Winners: Not Only Ferrari, but Also a Centurion-March 29,
We Just Keep Picking Winners: Not Only Ferrari, but Also a Centurion!
2012, Eugene Kaspersky: As I’ve mentioned here before, tearing up the rulebook is an internal slogan of our marketing department. Sometimes the proverbial tearing up of the rules occurs in explosive fashion (for example when we recently arranged for a Japanese Awa Odori dance to be performed at the Barcelona Carnival); other times, the ripping up takes place at a calmer pace and over a longer term. Incidentally, there’s a completely separate format – that of our philanthropic initiatives; but we tend not to harp on about these too much. Anyway, let me tell you about another rulebook-shredder of the calmer, longer-term kind…For several years our “face” in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) was Jackie Chan. Everyone was pleased with this set-up, me
 included of course, and so we decided to continue in the same vein, but with a slightly different – Indian – slant, especially since KL’s prospects in this country are looking nothing less than spectacular. So in September 2011 we gladly announced that Sachin Tendulkar – the international cricketing legend – became our Brand Ambassador. As you probably know, Cricket has English genealogy, and therefore it logically became popular not only in the motherland but also in the former British colonies: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri-Lanka, the West Indies… Today, a billion-plus people around the world are just crazy about the game. Just recently I was told that Sachin had broken a world record. And not just any old record. It’s one that 
will make sure his name will forever be one of the key figures in the annals of the game, and one that has the whole of India currently in a frenzy. So, what’s all the fuss about? The fuss, in a word, is about a centurion. A cricketing centurion. Though the title was thought up eons ago, no one had ever become one – so tough was it to pull off. To become a centurion one needs to score a century – 100 runs – in 100 international matches. And it’s only Sachin who’s ever clinched it. Attaboy! Way to go!
 Now that’s how we like it – being a winner! The only other cricketer on the planet that comes close to Sachin Tendulkar in terms of cricketing achievements, is the brilliant Sir Don Bradman with a batting average of 99.94 runs. So it’s congratulations from me to our new face for APAC – a true champion; no! – a true centurion! I’m really looking forward to getting acquainted with him personally. I’ll leave you with a few photo. Courtesy: http://eugene.kaspersky.com/2012/03/29/sachin-tendulkar/
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