Sachin Tendulkar is a former Indian cricketer and widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. He was born on April 24, 1973, in Mumbai, India.
Tendulkar made his debut for the Indian cricket team in 1989 at the age of 16, becoming the youngest player to play for India. He went on to have a career spanning over two decades, during which he amassed several records and accolades.
Tendulkar is the highest run-scorer in international cricket, with 34,357 runs across all formats of the game. He has scored 100 international centuries, which is also a record. Tendulkar is the only player to have scored more than 30,000 runs in international cricket and the first batsman to score a double century in a One Day International (ODI).
In his illustrious career, Tendulkar has won numerous awards, including the Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1997 and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2010. He was also awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 2014.
Tendulkar retired from international cricket in 2013, but he remains a prominent figure in the sport. He is actively involved in various cricketing activities and is also a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme.
Off the field, Tendulkar is known for his philanthropy work, especially in the areas of education and healthcare. He has also authored several books, including his autobiography "Playing It My Way," which became a bestseller in India.