Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #25
Tendulkar wanted to be a bowler. His dream of becoming a fast bowler was rejected by Australian great Dennis Lillee at the MRF Pace Academy at Chennai in 1987.
Tendulkar wanted to be a bowler. His dream of becoming a fast bowler was rejected by Australian great Dennis Lillee at the MRF Pace Academy at Chennai in 1987.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #24
Sachin Tendulkar was a ballboy during the 1987 Cricket World Cup
Sachin Tendulkar was a ballboy during the 1987 Cricket World Cup
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #23
Sachin is ambidextrous – he bats and bowls with his right hand, but writes with his left. He shares this trait with other great personalities such as Tom Cruise, Jimi Hendrix, Rafael Nadal and Einstein.
Sachin is ambidextrous – he bats and bowls with his right hand, but writes with his left. He shares this trait with other great personalities such as Tom Cruise, Jimi Hendrix, Rafael Nadal and Einstein.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #22
Sachin holds the record for most man-of-the-match awards won by a player on losing side. He got 6 of those awards.
Sachin holds the record for most man-of-the-match awards won by a player on losing side. He got 6 of those awards.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #21
When Sachin won the man-of-match award for his first Test ton in 1990, he was given a champagne bottle. However, he could not pop it open as he was below 18 years (age limit for alcohol consumption in U.K.) He went on to open it on his daughter, Sara’s first birthday in 1998.
When Sachin won the man-of-match award for his first Test ton in 1990, he was given a champagne bottle. However, he could not pop it open as he was below 18 years (age limit for alcohol consumption in U.K.) He went on to open it on his daughter, Sara’s first birthday in 1998.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #20
According to cricket statistics, Sachin’s best batting position is at no. 4
According to cricket statistics, Sachin’s best batting position is at no. 4
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #19
Holds a record for a 664-run partnership with former India player, Vinod Kambli, during an inter-school game in 1988.
Holds a record for a 664-run partnership with former India player, Vinod Kambli, during an inter-school game in 1988.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #18
Holds a record for a 664-run partnership with former India player, Vinod Kambli, during an inter-school game in 1988.
Holds a record for a 664-run partnership with former India player, Vinod Kambli, during an inter-school game in 1988.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #17
Sachin is the first player ever who a third umpire has given out after TV replay. This was when India toured South Africa in 1992-93.
Sachin is the first player ever who a third umpire has given out after TV replay. This was when India toured South Africa in 1992-93.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #16
Sachin had a habit of sleepwalking as well as talking in his sleep. (Excerpts from Caught & Told, Humorous Cricketing Anecdotes, by Sandeep Patil and Clayton Murzello)
Sachin had a habit of sleepwalking as well as talking in his sleep. (Excerpts from Caught & Told, Humorous Cricketing Anecdotes, by Sandeep Patil and Clayton Murzello)
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #15
On debut he scored centuries in all three major domestic first-class tournaments: Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy and Irani Cup.
On debut he scored centuries in all three major domestic first-class tournaments: Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy and Irani Cup.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #14
His favorite sports star is tennis player, John McEnroe.
His favorite sports star is tennis player, John McEnroe.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #13
Before the age of 20 he had already scored five Test centuries which is a world record.
Before the age of 20 he had already scored five Test centuries which is a world record.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #12
During the game against Pakistan in Ferozshah Kotla, where Anil Kumble scalped his record 10 wickets in an innings, a superstitious Tendulkar, handed Kumble’s cap and sweater to the umpire before the latter began his over. Kumble picked up a wicket each time Sachin did so.
During the game against Pakistan in Ferozshah Kotla, where Anil Kumble scalped his record 10 wickets in an innings, a superstitious Tendulkar, handed Kumble’s cap and sweater to the umpire before the latter began his over. Kumble picked up a wicket each time Sachin did so.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #11
In 1998, he had his best year in ODI format with 1,894 runs consisting 9 centuries.
In 1998, he had his best year in ODI format with 1,894 runs consisting 9 centuries.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #10
Holds the record for scoring most 1,000 Test runs in a calendar year. He has done this six times – 2010 (1562 runs), 2008 (1063 runs), 2002 (1392 runs), 1999 (1088 runs), 2001 (1003 runs) and 1997 (1000 runs).
Holds the record for scoring most 1,000 Test runs in a calendar year. He has done this six times – 2010 (1562 runs), 2008 (1063 runs), 2002 (1392 runs), 1999 (1088 runs), 2001 (1003 runs) and 1997 (1000 runs).
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #9
On 3 September 2010, he became the first sportsperson ever to be awarded the honorary rank of Group Captain by Indian Air Force.
On 3 September 2010, he became the first sportsperson ever to be awarded the honorary rank of Group Captain by Indian Air Force.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #8
Sachin was named so by his father after legendary musician SD Burman.
Sachin was named so by his father after legendary musician SD Burman.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #7
Sachin has taken five wickets in an ODI twice, both at Kochi — 5/32 against his favourite opponents Australia in 1998, and 5/50 vs Pakistan in 2005.
Sachin has taken five wickets in an ODI twice, both at Kochi — 5/32 against his favourite opponents Australia in 1998, and 5/50 vs Pakistan in 2005.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #6
Sachin has never scored a Test century in Hyderabad and Kanpur.
Sachin has never scored a Test century in Hyderabad and Kanpur.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #5
Zimbabwe is the only country where Sachin hasn’t scored a Test century.
Zimbabwe is the only country where Sachin hasn’t scored a Test century.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #4
Sachin has been the first victim of many Test debutants over the years. The list includes England’s Monty Panesar and Mark Ealham, Australia’s Cameron White, Peter Siddle and Peter George, New Zealand’s Andy Mckay and Jacob Oram, Zimbabwe’s Neil Johnson and Ujesh Ranchod, and Sri Lanka’s Ruwan Kalpage. Sachin was also Hansie Cronje’s first Test victim, but the late South African was playing in his second Test.
Sachin has been the first victim of many Test debutants over the years. The list includes England’s Monty Panesar and Mark Ealham, Australia’s Cameron White, Peter Siddle and Peter George, New Zealand’s Andy Mckay and Jacob Oram, Zimbabwe’s Neil Johnson and Ujesh Ranchod, and Sri Lanka’s Ruwan Kalpage. Sachin was also Hansie Cronje’s first Test victim, but the late South African was playing in his second Test.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #3
Tendulkar is the only batsman to have scored over 2,000 runs in World Cup cricket. He has amassed 2,278 runs in 45 matches. He has also been the top run scorer in an individual World Cup tournament twice – 673 runs in 2003 and 523 runs in 1996.
Tendulkar is the only batsman to have scored over 2,000 runs in World Cup cricket. He has amassed 2,278 runs in 45 matches. He has also been the top run scorer in an individual World Cup tournament twice – 673 runs in 2003 and 523 runs in 1996.
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #2
Sachin Tendulkar is superstitions. He puts on his left pad before putting on the right one while padding up
Sachin Tendulkar is superstitions. He puts on his left pad before putting on the right one while padding up
Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar #1
During the Bombay Ranji team tours, Sachin carried along his textbooks in order not to neglect his studies.
During the Bombay Ranji team tours, Sachin carried along his textbooks in order not to neglect his studies.
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