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Time of India
24-04-2025
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- Time of India
Master Blaster turns 52: A grand salute to Sachin Tendulkar on his birthday
Mumbai: Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar speaks during the unveiling of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 2 trophy at its auction ceremony, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo) ( April 24 marks the 52nd birthday of Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar , the man who transcended the boundaries of cricket to become a global sporting icon. As fans across the world celebrate the 'God of Cricket,' we take a look at some astonishing facts and records that define his legacy. A 24-Year-Long Symphony From his debut in 1989 to his final walk back in 2013, Sachin Tendulkar 's international career spanned 24 glorious years. During that time, he played alongside and against 989 different cricketers — a staggering figure that reflects his longevity and consistent relevance across generations. The Greatest Match-Winner by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads View Deals Undo No one carried the hopes of a nation quite like Sachin. He top-scored in an innings a record 207 times, outpacing modern greats like Virat Kohli (162), Kumar Sangakkara (154), and Brian Lara (135). His knack for delivering in crunch situations is legendary. A Record Book in Human Form Here are just a handful of mind-blowing stats from his career: 200 Tests, 463 ODIs 34,357 International runs 100 International centuries (51 in Tests, 49 in ODIs) 164 Fifties, 76 times crossing 90 Highest Score: 248 in Tests, 200 in ODIs 201 Man of the Match awards, 62 Man of the Series awards Over 4,000 boundaries, 264 sixes 201 wickets as a part-time bowler 256 catches, and numerous match-winning partnerships From Richards to Kohli – The Tendulkar Timeline Sachin Tendulkar's career was so long and legendary that he bridged multiple generations of cricket greats. When he made his debut in 1989, Viv Richards was one of the biggest names in world cricket. By the time Sachin retired in 2013, Virat Kohli was emerging as India's next batting superstar. Throughout his career, Tendulkar kept pace with — and often surpassed — the records set by some of the greatest cricketers in history. For instance: At the time of his debut, Sunil Gavaskar held the record for most international centuries. By the time Sachin retired, he held that record. Don Bradman had the most 150+ scores in Tests during his time — Tendulkar matched and then went beyond such elite benchmarks. Viv Richards was known for winning matches single-handedly and had the most Man of the Match awards at one point. Sachin eventually overtook him too. Tendulkar wasn't just a part of cricket history — he was the bridge between eras, consistently standing out no matter who the stars of the time were. A Lifetime of Accolades Tendulkar's excellence has been recognized far and wide: Bharat Ratna – India's highest civilian award Padma Vibhushan, Padma Shri, Arjuna Award, Khel Ratna Wisden Leading Cricketer, ICC Cricketer of the Year Order of Australia, Honorary IAF Group Captain Inducted into both the ICC Hall of Fame and the Guinness World Records Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Happy Birthday Sachin Tendulkar: When the Master Blaster danced to RRR's 'Naatu Naatu' alongside Ram Charan
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is celebrating his 52nd birthday today, and wishes have poured in from across the cricketing world for the man who holds countless records. Throwback to the time when the Master Blaster showed his fun side by joining in on the viral 'Naatu Naatu' dance from the Oscar-winning film 'RRR'. When Sachin shook a leg to 'Naatu Naatu' During the opening ceremony of the inaugural Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Telugu superstar Ram Charan, one of the lead actors in 'RRR', led a group of celebrities and sports icons including Sachin Tendulkar, Tamil actor Suriya, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar , and host Boman Irani in a lively dance to 'Naatu Naatu'. The video, widely shared on social media, captured Sachin matching steps with some of India's biggest stars. The event was a star-studded affair, with each celebrity also serving as a team owner in the ISPL: Akshay Kumar for 'Srinagar Ke Veer', Ram Charan for 'Falcon Risers Hyderabad', Suriya for Chennai, and Sachin Tendulkar for Team 'Master's 11'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Book Your Daily Profit By 11 AM With This Superclass By Mr. Bala TradeWise Learn More Undo Jr NTR fans express birthday wishes A Jr NTR fan page wished the ace cricketer. The fan page worte, "Happy Birthday To The Greatest Human Ever To Hold A Cricket Bat, #GodOfCricket @sachin_rt Sir, Best Wishes From #ManOfMassesNTR @tarak9999 Fans Dominated An Era Of Dangerous Bowling & Turned Cricket Into Religion With Unparalleled Impact On The Game" Earlier, Sachin Tendulkar also took a moment to address the nation's grief over the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. On social media, he expressed his shock and sorrow. He wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic attacks on innocent people in Pahalgam. The affected families must be going through an unimaginable ordeal – India and the world stand united with them at this dark hour, as we mourn the loss of lives and pray for justice."
