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Sachin Tendulkar
Scoring 100 international cricket centuries and helping India win the 2011 World Cup.
ODI double century · Cricket World Cup
- Born
- 24 April 1973
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, India
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Sachin Tendulkar
An Indian batter whose international career lasted twenty-four years. His technique and accumulation of runs made him a central figure in modern cricket.
Early life
Mumbai beginnings
Grew up in Mumbai and developed his game under coach Ramakant Achrekar.
School cricket
Outstanding school performances preceded his entry into domestic cricket.
Career
- 1988–1989
Rapid progression
Moved from domestic cricket to an India Test debut at sixteen.
- 1990s
Leading batter
Established himself across Test and one-day cricket.
- 2011
World Cup winner
Won the tournament with India on home soil.
- 2013
Retirement
Ended his Test career after his 200th match.
Achievements
ODI double century
Became the first man to score 200 in a one-day international.
Cricket World Cup
Part of the India side that won the final in Mumbai.
100 international centuries
Reached the combined Test and ODI milestone against Bangladesh.
Beyond cricket
Public service
Served as a nominated member of India’s Rajya Sabha from 2012 to 2018.
National honour
Received the Bharat Ratna in 2014.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: British High Commission, New Delhi. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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