Sachin Tendulkar Quick Facts
| Full Name | Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar |
| Profession | Former Cricketer, Batter |
| Date of Birth | 24 April 1973 |
| Birthplace | Mumbai (then Bombay), Maharashtra, India |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm leg break, off break |
| Role | Top-order batter |
| Shirt Number | 10 |
| Domestic Team | Mumbai |
| County Team | Yorkshire (1992) |
| IPL Team | Mumbai Indians (2008 to 2013) |
| International Career | 1989 to 2013 |
| Spouse | Anjali Tendulkar |
| Nationality | Indian |
Sachin Tendulkar Career Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s / 50s | Highest Score | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 200 | 15,921 | 53.78 | 51 / 68 | 248* | 46 |
| ODI | 463 | 18,426 | 44.83 | 49 / 96 | 200* | 154 |
| T20I | 1 | 10 | 10.00 | 0 / 0 | 10 | 1 |
Early Life and Family
Tendulkar was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) on 24 April 1973. His father, Ramesh Tendulkar, was a Marathi novelist and poet, and his mother, Rajni, worked in the insurance sector. His elder brother Ajit took him to coach Ramakant Achrekar at Shivaji Park when he was about 11, and on Achrekar’s advice he moved to Sharadashram Vidyamandir School in Dadar, where his school cricket began.
Sachin Tendulkar International Career Journey
| Format | Debut | Last Match / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Test | 15 November 1989 v Pakistan, Karachi | Retired after his 200th Test, v West Indies in Mumbai, November 2013 |
| ODI | 18 December 1989 v Pakistan | Last ODI 18 March 2012 v Pakistan; retirement from ODIs announced 23 December 2012 |
| T20I | 1 December 2006 v South Africa, Johannesburg | Only T20I played |
Tendulkar made his Test debut at the age of 16 and played international cricket for 24 years. He captained India in Tests and ODIs during two spells in the late 1990s. He played domestic cricket for Mumbai, had a season with Yorkshire in 1992, and played for Mumbai Indians in the IPL from 2008 until 2013, winning the Orange Cap in 2010 and the title in his final season.
Sachin Tendulkar World Cup Record
| Tournament | Result | Tendulkar’s Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| ODI World Cup 2003 | Runner-up | Player of the Tournament (673 runs) |
| ODI World Cup 2011 | Winner | India’s leading run-scorer in the tournament (482 runs) |
He played in six ODI World Cups between 1992 and 2011 and is the leading run-scorer in the tournament’s history.
Sachin Tendulkar Records and Milestones
- Most runs in Test cricket (15,921) and in ODI cricket (18,426)
- Most Test matches played (200) and most Test centuries (51)
- Only player to score 100 international centuries; the 100th came against Bangladesh in Dhaka in March 2012
- First batter to score a double century in an ODI (200* v South Africa, Gwalior, February 2010)
- First player to reach 15,000 Test runs (2011)
- Most runs in ODI World Cup history
- Most Player of the Match awards in ODIs (62)
Sachin Tendulkar Awards and Honours
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Arjuna Award |
| 1997 | Wisden Cricketer of the Year |
| 1997-98 | Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna |
| 1999 | Padma Shri |
| 2008 | Padma Vibhushan |
| 2010 | ICC Cricketer of the Year (Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy) |
| 2014 | Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award |
| 2019 | ICC Cricket Hall of Fame |
| 2020 | Laureus Sporting Moment of the Year (2000 to 2020) |
| 2025 | BCCI Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award |
Personal Life
Tendulkar married Anjali Mehta, a paediatrician, in 1995. The couple have a daughter, Sara, and a son, Arjun, who is also a professional cricketer. Tendulkar served as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha from April 2012 to April 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sachin Tendulkar
When was Sachin Tendulkar born?
Sachin Tendulkar was born on 24 April 1973 in Bombay, now Mumbai.
How many international centuries did Sachin Tendulkar score?
He scored 100 international centuries: 51 in Tests and 49 in ODIs. He is the only player to have reached that mark.
When did Sachin Tendulkar retire?
He retired from ODIs in December 2012 and from all international cricket after his 200th Test, against West Indies in Mumbai, in November 2013.
Did Sachin Tendulkar win the World Cup?
Yes. He was part of the India team that won the ODI World Cup in 2011, his sixth World Cup.
