Sachin Tendulkar Birthday Special: Face Of Cricket- Milestones And Achievements

Sachin Tendulkar Birthday Special: As members of the cricket fraternity celebrate Sachin Tendulkar‘s 52nd birthday, it seems fitting to reflect on the monumental legacy of the player who would be dubbed the “God of Cricket.”

With records that cannot be matched, fame that crosses borders, and an unwavering passion for the game, Sachin Tendulkar is and forever will be the most iconic player in the history of the game.

Sachin Tendulkar’s Birthday: 24 Years of Glory

Sachin Tendulkar participated in a monumental 664 international matches, which is a testament to his longevity, consistency, and passion for the game. In all those matches, he built up a record 34,357 international runs, the highest ever for any cricketer:

Tests: 15,921 runs – Highest ever

ODIs: 18,426 runs – Highest ever

IPL: 2,334 runs from 78 matches

Century Maker Like No Other

Sachin Tendulkar’s name is nearly interchangeable with centuries. He holds the record for: 

100 international centuries – Most by any player

49 Test centuries – Most in Tests

51 ODI centuries

164 international fifties

These records have set a mark for batting excellence that is unmatched even today.

Master of Milestones

He has had an incredible legacy with historical accomplishments across all formats:

264 international sixes

76 Player of the Match awards- Most in international cricket

1,894 ODI runs in a calendar year (1998) – Record

9 ODI centuries in a single year (1998) – Record

Longest ODI career- 22 years and 91 days

World Cup Glory and International Triumphs

Sachin Tendulkar’s crowning glory was achieved in 2011 when he won the ODI World Cup with India. He has also been a part of some major team wins over the years:

2002 ICC Champions Trophy (joint winner)

1991 & 1995 Asia Cup champion

Player of the Tournament – 2003 ODI World Cup

Recognition Off the Pitch

No cricketer has been so widely recognized as Sachin Tendulkar, both domestically and internationally. His accolades include:

Bharat Ratna (2014) – India’s highest civilian honor

Padma Vibhushan (2008)

Padma Shri (1999)

Arjuna Award (1994)

Khel Ratna Award (1997/98)

Wisden Cricketer of the Year (1997)

Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy – ICC Cricketer of the Year (2010)

Polly Umrigar Award – Twice

ICC Hall of Fame induction (2019)

CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award (2025)

Sachin Tendulkar in IPL

Although his IPL career lasted only a little while about international cricket, Sachin Tendulkar made an impact:

78 games

2,334 runs

1 hundred, 13 half-centuries

2010 Orange Cap title winner

2013 IPL Winner with Mumbai Indians

Legacy Beyond Generations

Beyond being a record, the measure of Sachin Tendulkar’s influence is the way he bore the aspirations of a country. He moved millions and provided Indian cricket with a world identity. Even post-retirement, he remains a force to be reckoned with, guiding future talent and pushing the sport globally.

The Face of Cricket Forever

There might be plenty of greats in cricket, but Sachin Tendulkar is quite simply the greatest of all time. The stats are record book stuff, the commitment unrelenting, and the legacy immortal. As we celebrate his 52nd birthday, we honour not just the player, but the phenomenon that changed cricket and how it was played.

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