RCB's Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers to Auction their IPL Cricketing Gears to Raise Funds for Battle Against COVID-19
India and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has expressed optimism regarding things moving in the right direction with respect to the novel COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking during an Instagram live session with former South Africa captain and current RCB batsman AB de Villiers, Kohli opined that things will change after the situation gets back to normal.
“I am quite optimistic that at some stage we will definitely have something because things are moving in the right direction. When things are back to normal, I don’t see things getting back to like they were before everything happened.
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“I think there are gonna be a lot of changes. A lot of discipline has to be shown by people everywhere. What I have seen in this phase is there are a lot of times when you get egoistic and you think ‘I’m doing this and I’m doing that’ but in reality, you are controlling nothing,” Kohli was quoted as saying.
Virat Kohli reveals dreams of winning IPL at RCB alongside AB de Villiers
Coming on the back of leading India to victory in the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup, Kohli found a spot in Royal Challengers’ squad. Having played for the franchise for 12 years now, Kohli has done much of the heavy-lifting in the batting department but he hasn’t been able to lead RCB to a title in seven attempts as captain.
Remembering the 12-year long “amazing journey”, Kohli revealed that it is his dream to win a season of Indian Premier League alongside de Villiers at RCB. Furthermore, the 31-year old player also asserted that he will never leave the franchise irrespective of how they play.
“It’s been 12 years and it’s such an amazing journey, so surreal. You have been here nine years yourself. For a lot of people, it’s all about obviously we want to achieve the ultimate goal for RCB. We have come close thrice [in 2009, 2011 and 2016] but haven’t made it.
“That’s always gonna be our dream together and I was just thinking there is no way in any scenario that I can ever think of leaving this team. Because of the love and care, the franchise has shown. You can feel emotional about the season going well or not but to have that loyalty with Bangalore, with RCB its quite surreal. Till the time I play IPL, regardless of how we play, I’ll never leave this team,” Kohli said.
Best ODI Innings of Sachin Tendulkar: In an international career spanning 24 years, Sachin Tendulkar broke pretty much every major batting record. Of his many spectacular innings in a 463-match long ODI career, the following are shortlisted eight especially remarkable innings.
Best ODI Innings of Sachin Tendulkar
143 v Australia, Sharjah, 1998
A knock nicknamed ‘Desert Storm’, it had all the hallmarks of a great innings. Against an attack featuring Shane Warne, Damien Fleming and Michael Kasprowicz, Tendulkar played with remarkable fluency despite the lack of support from the other batsmen.
In a knock that was ahead of its time, he struck nine fours and five sixes to score 143 off just 131 balls. His efforts weren’t enough to chase down a revised target of 276 in 46 overs, but it ensured India got into the final of the tournament ahead of New Zealand.
The knock gets its nickname from the fact that a sandstorm halted play, but once that subsided, Tendulkar took charge.
Sachin Scored 143 v Australia at Sharjah in 1998(Image: ICC)
140 v Kenya, World Cup, 1999
This knock warrants a place among Tendulkar’s best not only for the quality of it but also for the poignant circumstances that it came under only a few days after he lost his father.
Tendulkar labelled the period as the ‘most difficult stage of my life’, but was still able to showcase remarkable focus and strokeplay on the field. He hit 16 fours and three sixes, powering India to 329/2, which helped them to a 94-run win to keep their tournament hopes alive.
Sachin Tendulkar scored 143 v Australia in Sharjah,1998(Image: ICC)
Buoyed by the stunning 143 in the previous game, Tendulkar produced another masterclass in the final two days later. He got going with a couple of stunning cover drives off the Australian fast bowlers and there was no looking back.
He hit 12 fours and three sixes in a measured 131-ball knock to help India chase down Australia’s 272/9 with six wickets to spare.
Sachin Tendulkar scored 134 v Australia, Sharjah(Image: ICC)
175 v Australia, Hyderabad, 2009
With Australia having set India 351 for victory, Sachin Tendulkar took the task on and single-handedly put his side on the brink of a stunning victory. He smashed 19 fours and four sixes in a 141-ball blitz. Unfortunately for him, the majority of the other batsmen had an off day, and India fell three runs short.
Sachin scored 175 v Australia, Hyderabad, 2009(Image: ICC)
98 v Pakistan, World Cup, 2003
A Saeed Anwar hundred had led Pakistan’s way to a challenging 273/7, and India would have wanted a strong start. Tendulkar provided them with exactly that and laid the foundation for a comfortable six-wicket victory with a stroke-filled 75-ball knock, which featured 12 fours and a six – an iconic hit over deep backward point fence off Shoaib Akhtar.
Sachin Tendulkar scored 98 v Pakistan, World Cup, 2003(Image: ICC)
117* v Australia, Sydney, 2008
Against a top-quality Australian attack, featuring the likes of Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson and Nathan Bracken, in the first final of a best-of-three series, Tendulkar shaped India’s chase of 240 with a brilliant knock, featuring 10 boundaries off 120 deliveries.
Sachin Tendulkar scored 117* v Australia, Sydney, 2008(Image: ICC)
200 v South Africa, Gwalior, 2010
Twenty-one years after making his debut, Tendulkar was not only maintaining the exceptionally high levels he set himself but was also breaking new ground.
His constant endeavour to keep getting better was epitomised by his 147-ball, unbeaten double century against South Africa, becoming the first man to reach the milestone in ODI cricket. His knock helped India to a total of 401/3 and a 153-run defeat of South Africa.
Sachin Tendulkar scored 200 v South Africa, Gwalior, 2010(Image: ICC)
This was the first time Tendulkar was promoted to open the innings, and he proved his calibre straight away, hammering the New Zealand attack to all parts in an aggressive display. With just 143 to chase, he blasted 15 fours and two sixes from his 49-ball stay to help India over the line with 26.4 overs and seven wickets to spare.
Sachin Tendulkar scored 82 v New Zealand, Auckland, 1994(Image: ICC)
One of the most impressive limited-overs openers of all time, India's Rohit Sharma express his hungry for ICC World Cup success.
Rohit Gurunath Sharma (born 30 April 1987) is an Indian international cricketer who plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket and captains Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League as a right-handed batsman and an occasional right-arm off break bowler. He is the vice-captain of the Indian national team in limited-overs formats. He is the only cricketer in the history of cricket to score more than one ODI double-hundred, having scored three of them. In January 2020, Sharma was named as the ODI Cricketer of the Year by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Rohit Sharma’s view on ICC World Cup success
Rohit experienced the thrill of being part of a World Cup-winning outfit, when India lifted the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the inaugural 2007 edition in South Africa.
“Winning the World Cup is a dream of all us, together,” he told India Today. “I want to win World Cups. Of course, every time you go out there, you want to win every game. But the World Cup is something that you know is the pinnacle of everything. I want to win World Cups.”
Rohit has forged a stellar career as a limited-overs batsman at the top of the order. Across ODIs and T20Is, he has scored 11,888 runs, averaging close to 50 in the fifty-over format and striking at an outstanding 138.78 in the shorter form. His record in World Cups is better still, as he’s raked up 1,651 runs at an average of 51.59 across both formats. Most recently, in 2019, he was even the top-scorer, with 648 runs.
But he has matured greatly in Test cricket too. From 32 matches, he has scored 2,141 runs at an average of 46.54. In 2019, he made 556 runs at an average of 92.66 and was instrumental to India’s successes against South Africa and Bangladesh at home.
Five-star Rohit Sharma
His average overseas stands at a modest 26.32 so far, but he is keen to set that right. After having missed the series in New Zealand at the start of the year through injury, he has his eyes set on the Australia tour, which is slated to begin towards the end of 2020.
“I was quite looking forward to playing in the challenging conditions in New Zealand but unfortunately the injury happened at the wrong time,” he said. “I can’t wait to go in Australia and test myself. “Australia, in their own backyard and with those two guys, it will be a different ball game, I know that,” Rohit said. “As a team, we are also playing our best cricket right now… If it happens, it’ll be a great series to be part of.”
On this day in 2004, a shambolic batting performance saw Zimbabwe registering the lowest-ever ODI total after they were bowled out for 35 in 18 overs during the third ODI of Sri Lanka’s tour of Zimbabwe in Harare.
Zimbabwe collapsed as they loose wicket at earlier
The then Sri Lanka captain Marvan Atapattu’s decision of fielding first after winning the toss yielded optimum results for Sri Lanka as they completed the match in under 28 overs.
The batting collapse had begun in the fourth over when debutant Rangana Herath had found Zimbabwe opening batsman Stuart Matsikenyeri (4) short of his crease at the non-striker’s end.
Dilhara Fernando, who shared the new ball with Chaminda Vaas, sent back Dion Ebrahim (7) in the eighth over after he edged a delivery to the then Sri Lanka wicket-keeper Kumar Sangakkara.
While Fernando found the then Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu (0) wanting in front of the stumps on the following delivery, Vaas dismissed Brendan Taylor (4) and Elton Chigumbura (4) in the next over to reduce the hosts to 19/5.
Another Sri Lankan debutant in Farvez Maharoof also tasted blood as he sent back Vusi Sibanda (4) in the 14th over. With Zimbabwe’s tail-enders in the middle, it had only remained a matter of time until they were bowled out.
Vaas, who reached the 300-wicket mark in this match, was the pick of the visiting bowlers with bowling figures of 9-4-11-4. The remaining damage was done by Maharoof and Fernando, who picked three and two wickets respectively. Sri Lanka, who sealed the chased in the ninth over, gained an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
Zimbabwe- Holds record for lowest run
While Zimbabwe’s unwanted record remains intact till date, it is worth mentioning that USA joined them at the top after Nepal bundled them for 35 in 12 overs earlier this year in Kirtipur.
CSK beat Mumbai Indians to lift maiden IPL trophy in 2010(Image: IPL)
On this day in 2010, Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 22 runs to lift their maiden Indian Premier League trophy at the Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai.
Second most-successful IPL franchise with three titles to their name, Super Kings registered triumph on the back of vice-captain Suresh Raina’s attacking half-century followed by a disciplined bowling performance.
Chennai Super Kings batting
After Chennai captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and opted to bat, his team scored 168/5 in their allotted quota of 20 overs. Coming in to bat at No. 3 in the eighth over, Raina scored his ninth IPL half-century, 57* (35), with the help of three fours and three sixes to aid Chennai’s case.
With bowling figures of 4-0-23-2, Mumbai Indians pacer Dilhara Fernando was the pick of their bowlers. Other than him, Zaheer Khan and Kieron Pollard picked a wicket apiece.
Super Kings seamer Doug Bollinger made early inroads into Mumbai’s batting lineup by dismissing opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan (0) in the second over. MI captain Sachin Tendulkar (48) and all-rounder Abhishek Nayar (27) did stitch a 66-run partnership for the second wicket but their scoring rate made things tougher for the others.
Chasing in excess of 10 runs per over in the second half of their innings saw Indians lose wickets at regular intervals. Having scored 27 (10) with the help of three fours and two sixes after coming in to bat at No. 8, MI all-rounder Kieron Pollard did provide some hope but it didn’t last long as his CSK counterpart in Albie Morkel dismissed him in the penultimate over.
Raina – bags “Man of the Match”
Contribution from each of the six bowlers restricted Mumbai to 146/9 in 20 overs. Raina, who picked a wicket and grabbed an outstanding catch in addition to his half-century, was declared the ‘Man of the Match’.
Shane Watson reminiscences playing under MS Dhoni at CSK
Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings opening batsman Shane Watson considers his century in the final match of IPL 2018 as “special”. Chasing a 179-run target, Watson had scored 117* (57) with the help of 11 fours and eight sixes to seal the chase in the penultimate over.
Speaking during a podcast with cricket.com.au, Watson also hailed CSK coach Stephen Fleming terming him the “best coach” that he has worked with.
“That century in the final was very special – especially working with Stephen Fleming at the time. He is the best coach I have worked with. Fleming has a great cricket understanding – his mental skills and man-management skills are phenomenal,” Watson was quoted as saying.
Watson, who retired from international cricket post the ICC World Twenty20 in 2016, has been playing various T20 leagues around the world. Watson’s most recent stint was with Quetta Gladiators in PSL 2020 where he scored 247 runs in nine matches at an average of 27.44 and a strike rate of 157.32 including two half-centuries.
Shane Watson reminiscences playing under MS Dhoni at CSK
Having played for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL for a long time, Watson had a brief stint with Royal Challengers Bangalore before he was bought by Chennai ahead of IPL 2018.
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In 32 matches for Super Kings, Watson has scored 953 runs at an average of 30.74 and a strike rate of 142.03 including two centuries and five half-centuries. Watson taking charge in the knockout matches has been his biggest positive for Chennai in the last two seasons.
Speaking about captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, whom he has credited for his batting performance in the past as well, Watson differentiated between playing against him and playing with him.
“When you play against him, he gives away nothing. He is an ice-man on the field. But to work with him and to get to know him, was a great experience. I am so fortunate to meet so many people on the top of the game,” Watson said.
Rohit Sharma and Sarfaraz Ahmed with Asia Cup Trophy(Image: ACC)
Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Wasim Khan has lent support to the notion of playing this year’s ICC T20 World Cup in Australia behind closed doors in the wake of the novel COVID-19 pandemic.
“The T20 World Cup might be played behind closed doors because if we don’t play T20 World Cup each board potentially stands to lose between 15 and 20 million dollars,” Khan was quoted as saying by GTV News Channel.
While there have been many speculations regarding the future of the World Cup, no official statement has been passed with respect to whether it will be delayed or conducted sans spectators.
It is worth mentioning that Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and Pakistan batsman Imam-ul-Haq have voiced against playing a World Cup without spectators.
PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan said: “Today’s (ICC) meeting was the first step in a longer-term process that will enable us to take a joined up approach to decision making as we shape our response to this pandemic to get cricket back on an even keel.” #Cricket
Speaking in this interview after representing Pakistan in yesterday’s ICC Chief Executives virtual meeting, Khan mentioned that the Indian representative didn’t highlight the issue regarding IPL 2020 getting a new slot in the international calendar.
Addressing reports that the Asia Cup might be delayed to fit in the 13th season of the Indian Premier League, Khan cleared his stance that the PCB won’t support that decision.
“Our stance is absolutely clear, the Asia Cup is set for September and the only reason it should not take place is continued health safety issues. We will not accept that the Asia Cup is moved to accommodate the IPL.
“I have heard that there is talk to move the Asia Cup to November-December but for us that is not possible. If you move the Asia Cup you are making way for one member nation and that is not right and it will not have our support,” Khan said.
This year’s Asia Cup was slated to be a predecessor for the T20 World Cup. With Pakistan slated to host Zimbabwe and tour New Zealand in November-December, it will become difficult for them to play Asia Cup in this window.
It is worth mentioning that the Asia Cup 2020 was originally scheduled to be played in Pakistan but was subsequently moved to the UAE as political tension between Pakistan and India won’t allow the latter to travel to Pakistan.
CSK Batting Coach Michael Hussey endorses MS Dhoni fit to play for India(Image: CSK)
Had it not been for the novel COVID-19 pandemic, former Australia batsman Michael Hussey would have been performing his duty of a batting coach of Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings.
With the 13th season of the IPL getting postponed until further notice, Hussey remains in Australia with no certainty of returning back to India for the cash-rich league.
Speaking during a live session on social media platform Instagram alongside Super Kings, Hussey opined that the sport will undergo several changes due to global crisis.
“I believe it won’t be the same. The amount of money spent on programmes and people will reduce. It all depends on how much cricket is lost around the world,” Hussey was quoted as saying on Instagram.
Michael Hussey endorses MS Dhoni fit to play for India
Hussey, who made his IPL debut for Super Kings in 2008, went on to play for them till 2015 except for 2014 where he played for Mumbai Indians. In 50 IPL matches for CSK, the southpaw had scored 1,768 runs at an average of 42.10 and a strike rate of 123.64 including one century and 13 half-centuries.
Talking about Chennai captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s international career, Hussey expressed no doubt whatsoever regarding the fitness of the 38-year old player. Furthermore, Hussey also eulogized Dhoni’s “calculative brain” while batting.
“Of course he [MS Dhoni] is still fit to play international cricket. But Dhoni is the best person to answer what is in his mind. MS is always very calculative. I would want to finish the match as early as possible but MS would say no because there is this bowler who is coming up to bowl or someone else that we need to see out.
“Don’t think I’ve met anyone like MS in that respect. Yes he has got a calculating brain but he has also got that unbelievable power. He knows when he wants to hit a six he can, which is something I didn’t have,” Hussey said.
Virat Kohli, IPL teams and others post heartening wishes on Sachin Tendulkar’s 47th Birthday
Born in 1973, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar has turned 47 today. Having made his international debut at the age of 16 in 1989, Tendulkar went on to achieve unprecedented paradigms during his 24-year old international career.
Considering the massive fan-following of the legendary batsman, wishes are expected to come from all corners of the world.
While there is no hiding to the certitude that the right-hand batsman has plentiful batting records to his name, one must not ignore the fact that he has 201 international wickets across formats under his belt.
In 664 international matches across formats, Tendulkar has scored 34,357 runs at an average of 48.52 including 100 centuries and 164 half-centuries.
Tendulkar, who won the Arjuna Award for his outstanding achievements in cricket in 1994, went on to receive Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award in 2014.
Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket in 2013, was seen rewinding the clock twice this year. While a shoulder injury didn’t allow Tendulkar to take part in the Bushfire Relief Match, the coach of Ponting XI batted for an over against Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry during the innings break.
Named the captain of India Legends in the World Road Safety Series, Tendulkar registered scores of 36 and 0 before the novel COVID-19 pandemic postponed the tournament. Had it not been the global crisis, Tendulkar would have continued his mentor role at Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians.
When this man entered the field, you could always say, “Poda, andha Aandavaney namma pakkam irukkaan!” There never was and there never will be another phenomenon like Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar. #HappyBirthdaySachin#WhistlePodu 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/U5mFeL7sJo
Sharin a special picture wit u al. D first slice of d cake goes into my mouth on d day Wen he scored 100th hundred in international cricket. Lucky 2 hav shared d dressing room wit him in few Series.Many many happy returns of d day @sachin_rt Paa G🎂Wish u gud health N happiness😊 pic.twitter.com/f9gs6otIIu
Happy birthday to the man whose passion for the game of cricket has inspired many. Wishing you an amazing year ahead paaji. 😊🎂 @sachin_rtpic.twitter.com/Mj7tE9evHg
To the legend with an eternal sweet spot on the bat & in our hearts, here’s wishing MasterBlaster @sachin_rt a very happy bday. May ur life continue to shine like ur records & may u continue to inspire billions thru ur noble deeds. Loads of love & best wishes #HappyBirthdaySachinpic.twitter.com/l52w5dahA3
Happy birthday @sachin_rt. Nothing can truly capture the immense burden you have borne for over two decades & the unbelievable following you have around the world. But this prize winning picture by Atul Kamble of you walking out for your last test innings comes very very close! pic.twitter.com/TWYNd3mGOd
Happy Birthday sir thank you for inspiring many and making people believe that dreams do come true.
May god bless you with great health and you continue to inspire and guide us always. 🎂🎂 pic.twitter.com/EdewWhjKZI
Most International Runs
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Most Runs In World Cups
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Most Man of the Match in International Cricket
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True that the great man could stop time in India when batting. But the biggest inspiration @sachin_rt Paaji’s career is summed up is in these two pictures. Much needed to remember especially in these difficult times that after every adversity comes victory #HappyBirthdaySachin 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/UODlDjbCEL
The International Cricket Council (ICC) held the Chief Executives’ Committee (CEC) meeting via conference call and all agreed that the disrupted FTP program would need to be collectively reviewed till 2023.
This is in view to reschedule as much of the cricket matches that have been postponed due to COVID-19 as possible.
As for the World Test Championship and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League, the discussion for the same will take place later.
Members came together to consider the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sport.
During the call, the CEOs of the 12 Full Members and three Associate representatives confirmed their full commitment to work in partnership and address the challenges. The CEC was updated on the continuing contingency planning for all ICC global events, including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 and the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021.
Planning for both events as currently scheduled is ongoing. Discussions and decisions on this and the future of both the World Test Championship and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League will be held at a later date when there is a greater understanding of the impact of the cricket that has been lost on the competitions.
ICC Chief Executive Manu Sawhney said: “I am grateful to my fellow CEOs for their clear commitment to a unified approach to steering cricket through this pandemic. We will work in partnership for the best outcomes for the sport in relation to both ICC events and bilateral cricket.”
“We agreed on the importance of making well informed, responsible decisions in relation to the resumption of international cricket. The complexities involved in being able to stage ICC global events are extensive to ensure we protect the health and safety of everyone involved and they will be carefully considered before any decisions are arrived at in the best interests of the game,” he added.
Chair of the ICC Medical Committee, Dr. Peter Harcourt provided a general medical update to the meeting.
“The situation is rapidly evolving and full of significant risk as there is still a lot to learn about COVID-19 which can make decision making difficult. The ICC Medical Committee is working with Member medical representatives to build a comprehensive picture of the issues cricket is facing,” he said.
“Our next step is to create a roadmap for the resumption of international cricket which will include criteria for decision making and a checklist for what needs to happen. This will consider everything from player preparation to government restrictions and advisories and bio-bubbles,” he added.
Virat Kohli revealed he 'howled' for a night after stateside rejected him.
India cricket team captain Virat Kohli revealed on Tuesday how he “howled” through the night after his stateside rejected him before going onto become one of the world’s leading batsmen. Kohli made the revelation he with while speaking his actress-wife Anushka Sharma about their lives as well as careers in an online session with students on motivation.
“The first time I was rejected in the state selections, I remember it was late at night and I just cried,” said the 31-year-old cricketer.
“I howled till about three in the morning and I could not believe it,” he added.
“Because I scored well, everything was going perfectly for me. I performed till I reached that stage and I was rejected.
“And I kept asking my coach for two hours, why didn’t it happen? And I couldn’t make sense of it. But when there is passion and commitment, that motivation comes back to you.”
Kohli debuted for Delhi, his home state, in 2006 before breaking into the national team 2 years later in an ODI against Sri Lanka.
He has since gone on to shatter records on the way to amassing 7,240 runs. This includes 27 centuries as well as 22 fifties from 86 Tests.
His marriage to Anushka Sharma in 2017 has had an immense influence on Kohli, who credited his better half for improving his temper.
“To be honest the patience bit I have learnt ever since me and Anushka met each other. I was very impatient before,” said Kohli.
“The learnings from one another that we have had, looking at her personality, looking at her composure in situations has really inspired me to fight it out.
“Even when things are tough you have to swallow your ego and keep being there in adversity, keep fighting your way out and eventually you will find a way.
“So that’s what I have seen her do and I have learnt from that.”
Kohli revealed he can now apply the learnings “where things are totally against you.”
“Sometimes you have to bat in a Test match for two hours for 20 runs but the team wants you to do that. So you should be able to do that.”
There are sports champions, then there are sporting legends, and then finally, there is God! Cricket is a religion in India, and Sachin Tendulkar is God. Very few cricketers, for that matter even sportsmen, have captured the imagination of the entire world the way Tendulkar has. He needs no introduction, but his life story sure needs to be cherished. Let us dig deeper into Sachin Tendulkar biography.
Full Name
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar
Age
47
Sport Category
Cricket
Date of Birth
24th April 1973
Hometown
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Height
165 cm
Coach
Late Ramakant Achrekar
Parent
Ramesh and Rajni Tendulkar
ODI Debut
18 December 1989 vs. Pakistan
Test Debut
15 November 1989 vs. Pakistan
Sachin Tendulkar Biography
Family Background
Tendulkar’s cricketing story started in Shivaji Park, Dadar. He was introduced to Ramakant Achrekar’s academy by his brother Ajit. However, Tendulkar became conscious during the trials and couldn’t get selected. Then, Ajit requested Achrekar Sir to hide behind a tree and watch him play. Without the pressure of being observed, Tendulkar gave a stunning performance and was immediately selected in the academy.
Sachin Tendulkar’s cricketing career was shaped by the efforts and guidance of his coach Ramakant Achrekar. The Dronacharya award-winning guru passed away on January 2, 2019, in Mumbai. Tendulkar spoke to the Times of India about his coach.
“Like many of his students, I learnt my ABCD of cricket under Sir’s guidance. His contribution to my life cannot be captured in words. He built the foundation that I stand on.”
sachin tendulkar with his family
Journey
Right from his school days, Tendulkar became a popular name in the cricketing world. His prodigal talent was visible to all. He led his school team to many victories. He also played for Cricket Club of India.
Tendulkar began his Ranji Trophy career on November 14, 1987. Unfortunately, he was just a substitute then. He made his actual debut in December 1988, the next season. He made 100 not out in his very first match. The glimpse of his extremely bright future was visible to everyone as he finished the season with 583 runs at an average of 67.77, becoming the highest run scorer for Bombay. Tendulkar has scored centuries in all his three domestic tournament debuts- Ranji, Irani, and Duleep Trophies.
In the year 1989, Tendulkar made his Test and ODI debut against Pakistan. In doing so, he became the youngest player to debut for India in both formats. Steadily, he became a dependable fixture in the team and rose through ranks. Tendulkar was the leading run scorer at the 1996 World Cup. He was the Man of the Tournament at the 2003 World Cup as well.
One of the best players in the history of the game, Sachin Tendulkar never found much success as a captain. Hence, he decided to stay away from captaincy. He had some ups and downs in his performances throughout his long career. However, he always bounced back stronger.
Sachin Tendulkar Cricket Technique
Tendulkar is considered as the most wholesome batsman. His superior balance and poise have always stood out. Tendulkar has always preferred hard, bouncy pitches. However, he could easily adapt his game to include varied shots. Sachin Tendulkar can also bowl medium pace, leg spin, and off spin.
Sachin Tendulkar in ODI cricket
Sachin Tendulkar Retirement
On November 16, 2013, Sachin Tendulkar’s 24 year-long and illustrious cricketing career came to an end. He played his last ODI match in December 2012 and Twenty20 match in October 2013. His 200th test match against West Indies on 16th November 2013 was his adieu to the cricketing world as a player.
Sachin Tendulkar Family
Sachin met his better half, Anjali, at the Mumbai International airport when he was returning from his first international tour. It was love at first sight for Sachin. Fortunately, he was introduced by a common friend to Anjali, who was practising medicine. Anjali knew nothing about sports then!
After dating for five years, the couple got married in 1995. They are blessed with a daughter, Sara and a son, Arjun. Arjun Tendulkar is turning out to be an extremely talented budding cricketer.
Sachin Tendulkar Net Worth
Considering Tendulkar’s illustrious career and multiple endorsements, it isn’t surprising that his net worth around $168 Million (Rs 980 Crore) and his annual income is estimated to be around $ 11 Million (Rs 68 Crores). In the year 2013, he was listed as number 51 in Forbes list “The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes.” Tendulkar made $9 million in the year 2016 through endorsements and investments.
Tendulkar has endorsed brands such as Coca-Cola, BMW India, and Adidas. He is also a co-owner of Bengaluru Blasters in Premier Badminton League and Kerala Blasters in ISL. Tendulkar also owns ten luxury cars that coast around 15 crore and properties worth 520 crores. Tendulkar is also a partner at two restaurant chains, Tendulkar’s and Sachin’s.
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BF
SR
100
50
4s
6s
Ct
St
Tests
200
329
33
15921
248*
53.78
51
68
69
115
0
ODIs
463
452
41
18426
200*
44.83
21368
86.23
49
96
2016
195
140
0
T20Is
1
1
0
10
10
10
12
83.33
0
0
2
0
1
0
First-class
310
490
51
25396
248*
57.84
81
116
186
0
List A
551
538
55
21999
200*
45.54
60
114
175
0
T20s
96
96
11
2797
100*
32.9
2310
121.08
1
16
359
38
28
0
Bowling averages
Mat
Inns
Balls
Runs
Wkts
BBI
BBM
Ave
Econ
SR
4w
5w
10
Tests
200
145
4240
2492
46
3/10
3/14
54.17
3.52
92.1
–
–
–
ODIs
463
270
8054
6850
154
5/32
5/32
44.48
5.1
52.2
4
2
–
T20Is
1
1
15
12
1
1/12
1/12
12
4.8
15
–
–
–
First-class
310
7605
4384
71
3/10
61.74
3.45
107.1
–
–
List A
551
10230
8478
201
5/32
5/32
42.17
4.97
50.8
4
2
–
T20s
96
8
93
123
2
1/12
1/12
61.5
7.93
46.5
–
–
–
Sachin Tendulkar Records
The list of records Tendulkar holds is perhaps almost unending! Right from his debut as the youngest player at the age of 16, Tendulkar has continued breaking records and setting new ones. We are listing out some here.
List of Sachin Tendulkar’s century
ODI Records – Centuries
The highest number of centuries (49) and fifties (96)
Most centuries in a calendar year (9 in 1998)
The first person to score a double century
Maximum 150+ run-scores
The highest number of the Man of the Match awards (62)
Most Man of the Series awards (15)
Test Records
The highest number of centuries (51)
Leading run scorer (11,953)
Joint-fastest cricketer to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket with Brian Lara
1000+ Test runs in a calendar years (6 times – 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2008, 2010)
Only player in the world to have scored 5 Test centuries before turning 20
Interesting Facts
At the 1987 World Cup, Tendulkar served as the ball boy. India was playing against England then.
Sachin Tendulkar actively involves himself in philanthropic activities. He sponsors underprivileged children through the NGO Apnalaya. He operates this NGO along with his mother-in-law.
Tendulkar’s autobiography “Playing It My Way” broke all records to become an instant bestseller. There are several books on his inspiring life. Also, Sachin: A Billion Dreams, his Biopic made it big in Bollywood.
In April 2012, Sachin Tendulkar became a Rajya Sabha member after being nominated by the President. He donated the salary and allowances he earned as a Rajya Sabha MP in six years to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.
Sachin Tendulkar was a devout disciple of guru Sathya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi. He cancelled his birthday celebrations after his guru’s death.
Awards
Arjuna Award – 1994
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award – 1997
Padma Shri – 1999
Maharashtra Bhushan Award – 2001
Padma Vibhushan – 2008
Bharat Ratna – 2013
“Most Influential People in the World” – Time 100 List
Barack Obama: “I don’t know about cricket but still I watch cricket to see Sachin play.Not b’coz I love his play its b’coz I want to know the reason why my country’s production goes down by 5 percent when he’s in batting.”
Donald Bradman: “I saw him playing on the television and I was very, very struck by his technique. I asked my wife to come and have a look at him. Because I said, I never saw myself play, but I feel that this feller is playing much the same as I used to play… It was just his compactness, his stroke production, his technique, it all seemed to gel as far as I was concerned.”
Shane Warne: “Sachin Tendulkar is, in my time, the best player without a doubt – daylight second, Brian Lara third.”
Viv Richards:“He has been a genius when it comes to ability, a Trojan when it comes to work ethic and manic when it comes to his focus.”
Rahul Dravid: “What he has done is set a benchmark for future generations which, probably, would be almost impossible for anyone to emulate.”
Brian Lara:“Sachin is a genius. I’m a mere mortal. When I speak about cricket, I will speak about Tendulkar. Just like you mention Mohammad Ali when you mention boxing and Michael Jordan when it comes to basketball.”
Anil Kumble:“I am fortunate that I’ve to bowl at him only in the nets.”
Mahendra Singh Dhoni:“His schoolboy-like enthusiasm for the game is something I envy and admire. For the team, he is the best available coaching manual.”
Andy Flower:“There is two kinds of batsmen in the world. One, Sachin Tendulkar. Two, all the others.”
Shah Rukh Khan:“I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing us to breathe the same air as you do.”
Matthew Hayden: “I have seen God. He bats at number four for India.”
Greatest Ever
Sachin Tendulkar is without a shred of doubt one of the greatest batsmen in the world. Sachin Tendulkar has inspired millions. Very few sportspeople have had an impact of such magnitude on the masses. His bond with the game is such that whenever we talk about cricket, the first name that comes to the mind is Sachin Tendulkar. We have some amazing cricketers in the current Indian National team. Many more talented batsmen will come. Perhaps, the records will not last, but no one can ever take Sachin’s place in the hearts of Indians.
