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Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is an Indian former international cricketer who captained the Indian national team. Tendulkar is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in the history of cricket. He holds several world records, including being the all-time highest run-scorer in international cricket, receiving the most player of the match awards in international cricket, and being the only batsm…
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The last time I watched Sachin was last week when he was on his way to a spectacular 175 and once again I felt that I was watching a player who comes but once in a century. It can be said that he is the Bradman of our times and I do feel privileged to have played a lot of cricket against him,
Teri Maa Ki..., It is an expression we often use in North India to vent our anger and to me it all part of the game
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“The last time I watched Sachin was last week when he was on his way to a spectacular 175 and once again I felt that I was watching a player who comes but once in a century. It can be said that he is the Bradman of our times and I do feel privileged to have played a lot of cricket against him,”
“Teri Maa Ki..., It is an expression we often use in North India to vent our anger and to me it all part of the game”
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NDTV Sports: Joe Root Draws Level With Sachin Tendulkar For Major Record In Test Cricket - NDTV Sports
Rediff: Joe Root's Headingley fifty brings him level with Sachin Tendulkar's Test record
lokmattimes.com: Virat Kohli Over Sachin Tendulkar? AB de Villiers Makes His Pick for Overseas Tests; Here’s What Numbers Say
Times Now: Joe Root Creates History, Equals Massive World Record Held By Sachin Tendulkar
Bhaskar English: Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkar, slams 68th fifty: Leaves Chanderpaul, Border and Dravid behind; sets reco...
Khel Now: Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkar's THIS record in ENG vs PAK 1st Test
Sportskeeda: "Pass on the weed" - Former cricketer mocks AB de Villiers over bold Virat Kohli-Sachin Tendulkar comparison
The Times of India: Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most fifties in Test cricket
Outlook India: Joe Root’s 66-Run Knock Puts Him Alongside Sachin Tendulkar During England Vs Pakistan 1st Test
The Tribune: Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkars record for most Test fifties
Geo Super: Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkars all-time record with half-century against Pakistan
India TV News: Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkar's world record in Test cricket with half-century against Pakistan
Inshorts: Who has the better overseas Test record, Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar? | Kohli was part of 10 Test wins in SENA | Inshorts
India Today: Sachin Tendulkar's 'first bat' to a vanishing crop: The Kashmir willow crisis
NDTV Profit: AB de Villiers Sparks Sachin Tendulkar-Virat Kohli Debate With Bold Claim
Outlook India: 'Sachin Wasn't Strong As...': AB De Villiers Names The Indian Batter Who Raised The Bar Beyond Sachin Tendulkar
BDCricTime: AB de Villiers Gets Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli Debate Wrong With Overseas Test Claim
Times Now: ‘Virat Was Even Better’: AB de Villiers Picks Kohli Over Sachin Tendulkar In Overseas Tests
Yahoo Sports: Virat Kohli a stronger batsman than Sachin Tendulkar? Former India bowler ridicules AB de Villiers' controversial statement
Zee News: 'Sachin Tendulkar wasn't as strong as someone like Virat Kohli": Ab de Villiers drops bombshell remark on man behind India's overseas dominance
News18: 'Sachin Tendulkar Not As Strong As Virat Kohli': SA Legend Rates 37-Year-Old As Better
Cricket Addictor: AB de Villiers ranks Virat Kohli above Sachin Tendulkar in huge Test verdict
NDTV Sports: AB De Villiers Makes Bold Virat Kohli-Sachin Tendulkar Comparison: "Raised The Bar"
Hindustan Times: AB de Villiers gets his research wrong: Sachin Tendulkar undoubtedly a superior overseas Test batter than Virat Kohli | Cricket
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NewsMobile rated the claim “Photo of Lungi Ngidi in Hospital with Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, and Jay Shah” AI-generated.
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News Mobile rated the claim “The picture shows Sachin Tendulkar congratulating Virat Kohli after 85th International century” AI-generated.
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Published video “When grandma teaches faith & the grill takes the credit😇🔥 #viral #trending #foryou #cutebaby #funny”.
fact checker rated the claim “Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Lionel Messi, and MS Dhoni together” False.
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The Quint rated the claim “This photo authentically shows Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and Lionel Messi in Mumbai.” False.
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NewsMobile rated the claim “Sachin Tendulkar Attends Smriti Mandhana and Palash Machhal's Wedding” AI-Generated.
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FACTLY rated the claim “The photo shows former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar posing in front of Virat Kohli’s portrait at Lord’s in England.” FALSE.
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NewsMobile rated the claim “The image shows Sachin Tendulkar posing in front of Virat Kohli’s portrait at Lord’s Cricket Ground.” False.
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The Quint rated the claim “sachin tendulkar posed in front of kohli's portrait at lords” False.
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fact checker rated the claim “Sachin Tendulkar and his wife, Anjali Tendulkar, gave Shubman Gill a standing ovation” False.
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The Quint rated the claim “The image shows Sachin Tendulkar and his wife, Anjali, giving standing ovation to Indian cricket team's test captain Shubman Gill after his knock against England.” False.
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News Mobile rated the claim “Sachin Tendulkar And Anjali Tendulkar Give Shubman Gill A Standing Ovation In England” False.
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Published video “ഭുവനേശ്വർ കുമാർ 😂”.
Published video “ASIAN ELEVEN EVER”.
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Published video “IND vs IRE: ഐറിഷ് വേട്ടയ്ക്ക് ഇന്ത്യ,സഞ്ജു ഇറങ്ങും- പ്രിവ്യു സാധ്യതാ ഇലവന് #indvsire #live #score”.
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Published video “ക്രിക്കറ്റിനു പിന്നാലെ സിനിമയിലേക്കും ‘തല’...!!”.
Published video “മെസ്സി വീണ്ടും ബാഴ്സയിലേക്ക്?”.
Published video “ക്രിക്കറ്റ് താരങ്ങള് ചൂയിങ് ഗം ചവക്കുന്നതെന്തിന്?, വെറുതെയല്ല..!!, ഇതായിരുന്നു കാരണം!!”.
A poll from the ICC declared it Tendulkar's best ODI innings
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Tendulkar made his debut as a Cricket commentator during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup
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Was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
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Was awarded the most effective Swachhta ('Cleanliness') Ambassador by India Today Group's fifth edition of Safaigiri (lit
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Tendulkar contributed ₹22 lakh (US$23,000) from his Members of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) funds allotted to him during his stint as Rajya Sabha MP for the renovation of a Children's Park in East Bandra
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Resigned from this job after allegations of conflict of interest, and in 2019 the complaint against him was dismissed
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Helped sanitation workers clean the Bandra Fort to contribute to the Swachhata Hi Seva ('Cleanliness is Service') campaign
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Sachin: A Billion Dreams, directed by James Erskine, was released
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Tendulkar became co-owner of the Bengaluru Blasters badminton team, which participates in the Premier Badminton League
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Tendulkar was appointed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC)
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Tendulkar released ₹76 lakh (equivalent to ₹1
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Awarded Bharat Ratna (2014).
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Tendulkar was one of the first nine celebrities appointed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote Swachh Bharat Mission
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– Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award
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Tendulkar was listed in the 51st position on Forbes' list of world's highest-paid athletes, with his total earnings estimated to be US$22 million
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In October 2013, the net worth of Tendulkar was estimated at US$160 million by Wealth-X, making him India's wealthiest cricket player.
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Tendulkar was included in an all-time Test World XI to mark the 150th anniversary of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, and he was one of only two specialist batsmen of the post–World War II era, along with Viv Richards, to ge
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Tendulkar retired from Indian Premier League and in 2014 he was appointed as the Mumbai Indian's "Team Icon"
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In 2013, Tendulkar was listed in the 51st position on Forbes' list of world's highest-paid athletes, with his total earnings estimated to be US$22 million.
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Awarded Honorary Member of the Order of Australia (2012).
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Retired from all forms of cricket in November 2013 after playing his 200th Test match
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Career landmark: member of Rajya Sabha (2012–2018).
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Caused him to cancel his birthday celebrations
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Was named in the World Test XI by the ICC
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Tendulkar Opus was released by Kraken Opus, a speciality book publisher
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Awarded People's Choice Awards (2010).
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Edition of Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians reached the final of the tournament
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Time included Tendulkar in its annual list of the most influential people in the world
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But played in the subsequent Test series
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Tendulkar announced that he would sponsor the education of 200 children through Apnalaya, a Mumbai-based non-governmental organisation associated with his mother-in-law, Annabel Mehta
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Awarded Padma Vibhushan (2008).
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India's tour of Australia, at a Sydney Test match, Australian Andrew Symonds accused Indian Harbhajan Singh of using racist terminology by calling him a monkey
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Tendulkar became involved with UNICEF's initiative to promote hygiene and sanitation
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Sunil Gavaskar, in an article he wrote in the AFP, remarked that "it is hard to imagine any player in the history of the game who combines classical technique with raw aggression like the little champion does"
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Played for Mumbai Indians (2008–2013).
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Between 90 and 100, including three times at 99, leading some to suggestions that he struggles to cope with nervousness in this phase of his innings
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That, "Tendulkar now, is nothing like the player he was when he was a young bloke"
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In a Test series during India's tour of Bangladesh, Tendulkar returned to his opening slot and was chosen as the Man of the Series
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Against South Africa, he said that he would not play the format again
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In 2006, Tendulkar's marketing rights were sold to Saatchi and Saatchi through a three-year, ₹1.8 billion (US$19 million) contract.
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Tendulkar's marketing rights were sold to Saatchi and Saatchi through a three-year, ₹1
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Tendulkar worked for UNICEF's initiative to spread awareness about polio prevention in India
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In 2003, Tendulkar worked for UNICEF's initiative to spread awareness about polio prevention in India.
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Scoring 401 runs in 6 innings at an average of 66
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Halfway through his career, Wisden ranked him the second-greatest Test batsman of all time, behind Don Bradman, and the second-greatest ODI batsman of all time, behind Viv Richards
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Tendulkar took three wickets, including the key wickets of Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist, who were centurions in the previous Test
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Tendulkar appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati on Star Plus with Vinod Kambli
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Re-signed with WorldTel in 2001 with a five-year, ₹800 million (US$8
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Flared up and as a result he was ruled out of the ODI series that followed
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In the first test at Mumbai, Tendulkar scored 76 and 65, with no one else from India crossing 50
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Members of the South African national team attempted to fix matches during their visit to India
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Awarded Padma Shri in sports (1999).
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The first of a two-Test series, Tendulkar scored 136 runs on a deteriorating track against a strong Pakistan attack comprising Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Saqlain Mushtaq and a young Shahid Afridi, while battling back spa
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Scored 1,894 runs, the record for the highest number of runs scored by any player in a single calendar year for One-Day Internationals
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Awarded Wisden Cricketer of the Year (1997).
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But by 1997 the team was performing poorly
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Signed a record sports management deal with WorldTel, the value of the deal being ₹300 million (US$3
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Awarded Arjuna Award (1994).
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Scoring an explosive 82 runs off just 49 balls
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At the age of 19, Tendulkar became the first overseas-born player to represent Yorkshire, which, prior to Tendulkar joining the team, never selected players, even UK-based, from outside Yorkshire
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Played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club (1992–1992).
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Played for India national cricket team (1989–2013).
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Played for Marylebone Cricket Club (1989–2014).
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Played for Cricket Club of India (1988–1988).
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Played for Mumbai cricket team (1988–2013).
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While playing for Sharadashram, Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli batted in an unbroken 664-run partnership in a Lord Harris Shield inter-school game against St
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At the age of 14, he attended the MRF Pace Foundation in Madras (now Chennai) to train as a fast bowler, but the trainer, Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee, was unimpressed and suggested that Tendulkar focus on his ba
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At age 11, he debuted in the Kanga Cricket League while playing for the John Bright Cricket Club
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Born 1973-04-24.
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