Full Name: Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, Born: April 24, 1973 in Mumbai, India, Batting Style : Right-hand Batsman, Bowling Style : Right-arm Off Break and Leg Break Bowler, Test Debut : Pakistan v India at Karachi – Nov. 15-20, 1989, ODI Debut : Pakistan v India at Gujranwala – Dec. 18, 1989
Often referred to as a living cricketing legend, Sachin Tendulkar is one the best cricketers the world has ever seen. Sachin is regarded as the greatest batsman in the world today, holding several batting records to his name. Till date he has scored 35 Test and 40 ODI centuries, surpassing even the Test records of legendary cricketers like Sir Don Bradman, Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border. Sachin was just 15 years and 232 days when he made his Test debut against Pakistan on 15 November 1989 at the National Stadium at Karachi. Though Sachin could score only 15 runs in first inning, he impressed the cricketing world with his strong determination and desire to dominate the opposition.
Sachin is an stylish right-hand batsman and right-hand bowler, and when his bat is on song the whole cricketing world comes to his feet. He is renowned for his flawless batting techniques and has enthralled his fans with many a great innings in the 17 years that he has played cricket. He was also chosen to lead the Indian cricket team twice without much success, and so preferred to concentrate on his batting. At 33 ½, Sachin is still going strong and is a regular member of Indian Test and ODI squad. Sachin is made deputy of Rahul Dravid for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 in West Indies.
Sachin’s Cricket Records
Batting Records Tests ODI’s
Matches 200 463
Runs Scored 15921 18426
Batting Averages 53.8 44.8
100s 35 40
Highest Score 248* 186*
Bowling Records
Balls Bowled 4240 8054
Wickets 46 154
