Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar made his Test match debut for India on November 15, 1989, against Pakistan in Karachi, embarking on a career that spanned over two decades and established him as one of cricket’s most legendary batsmen. Prior to his international breakthrough, Tendulkar scored 329 runs in a record-breaking 664-run partnership in a school match. He then debuted in the Ranji Trophy, India’s premier domestic championship, with a century, quickly becoming the highest run-scorer for Bombay in that tournament. He achieved his first half-century in his second international Test match, followed by his first Test century against England in 1990, becoming the youngest Indian to reach this milestone.

He announced his retirement from One Day International cricket in December 2012, concluding his illustrious career from all forms of cricket in November 2013. Post-retirement, Tendulkar has continued his involvement in cricket. In 2014, he captained the MCC side in the Bicentenary Celebration match at Lord’s. He was then appointed as an Ambassador for the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015, lending his expertise and global appeal to the sport’s premier event.

His remarkable contributions were recognized with his induction into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2019. Celebrated globally for his exceptional skill and extensive records, Sachin Tendulkar remains the leading run-scorer in both Test and One Day International cricket, a testament to his enduring impact on the sport.