Unknown facts and records held by Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar turned 50 years old today, the cricketing legend has numerous records to his name. However, there are some lesser-known facts and records about him that are not widely known. In this article, we will explore some of these fascinating facts and records about Sachin Tendulkar.

1. Sachin Tendulkar’s first coach was his elder brother, Ajit Tendulkar. Ajit recognized Sachin’s talent at a young age and encouraged him to pursue cricket.
2. Sachin Tendulkar is the only cricketer to have scored 100 international centuries, including 51 Test centuries and 49 ODI centuries. He has scored more than 34,000 runs in international cricket.
3. Tendulkar was the first batsman to score a double century in ODI cricket. He achieved this feat against South Africa in 2010, scoring an unbeaten 200 runs.
4. Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs scored in World Cup history. He scored 2,278 runs in six World Cup tournaments, including a century in the 2011 World Cup final, which India won.
5. Tendulkar was the youngest player to make his debut for India at the age of 16 years and 205 days. He played his first Test match against Pakistan in Karachi in 1989.
6. Tendulkar is the first and is still the only player to score 50 Test centuries, a feat that is unlikely to be surpassed anytime soon.
7. Tendulkar was the first Indian batsman to score a Test triple century. He achieved this feat against Pakistan in 2004, scoring an unbeaten 241 runs.
8. Tendulkar has played more matches for India than any other player. He played 200 Test matches and 463 ODI matches during his career.
9. Tendulkar has scored the most runs in Test matches against Australia, England, and South Africa, which are considered to be the top cricketing nations.
10. Sachin Tendulkar was the first cricketer to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, India’s highest sporting honor.
11. Tendulkar is also a member of the Indian parliament. He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian parliament, in 2012.
12. Sachin Tendulkar is the first cricketer to be conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. He received this award in 2014, shortly after his retirement from cricket.

Sachin Tendulkar is not just a cricketing legend but also a true inspiration to millions of people around the world. With Tendulkar, turning 50 his dedication, hard work, and perseverance will be admired around the world. He is one of the greatest sportsmen of all time and the whole country and his admirers will be congratulating on his special half century. These lesser-known facts and records about him only add to his incredible legacy and showcase the depth of his talent and achievements.

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