On his 52nd birthday, Sachin Tendulkar, considered one of cricket's greatest batters, is celebrated for his consistency and longevity. His impact on the sport's popularity is immense, inspiring current stars like Virat Kohli.
Tendulkar debuted in Tests in 1989 at 16, and in ODIs the same year. He amassed 34,357 runs in 664 international appearances, with a 48.52 average. He holds the record for most runs and centuries in international cricket.
He is the highest run-scorer in Test cricket, with 15,921 runs in 200 matches, averaging 53.78, and scoring 51 centuries. In ODIs, he scored 18,426 runs in 463 matches, averaging 44.83, with 49 centuries.
Tendulkar was the first to score a double century in ODIs and to play 200 Test matches. He was part of the 2011 World Cup-winning Indian team, and is the highest run-getter in World Cup history.
In the ICC Champions Trophy, he scored 441 runs in 16 matches. In the IPL, he scored 2,334 runs in 78 matches and won the title with Mumbai Indians in 2013.
6 Comments
Martin L King
Generous umpire decisions probably helped inflate his stats a bit, as did the lenient fielding standards of previous eras.
G P Floyd Jr
The fact it took him so long to win a World Cup suggests that he couldn't translate his individual ability into team success until the end of his carrer.
Martin L King
His humility and grace off the field are just as impressive as his achievements on it.
G P Floyd Jr
Remember the pressure he played under? Never faltered. Master!
Muchacha
He played for a long time, so of course he has those numbers. Efficiency is more important.
Eugene Alta
He was a great player during a less competitive era.