New Delhi: One of the greatest cricketers of all time, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his 52nd birthday on Thursday, April 24. The Indian cricket icon is often called the ‘God of Cricket’ for his incredible achievements on the field. Tendulkar was an emotion for millions of Indian cricket fans during his playing days and is credited with having made a nation fall in love with the game with his exemplary batting.
The leading run-getter of all time in both Tests and ODIs, Tendulkar holds the record for most runs in international cricket. The Master Blaster was only 16 when he made his international debut for India in a Test match against arch-rivals Pakistan in Karachi, becoming the youngest Indian debutant. In his very first series, Tendulkar faced the heat from the likes of Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Imran Khan, but stood tall to prove his might.
There was no looking back as Tendulkar went on to become a vital cog in India’s batting line-up across formats and evolved into one of the best the game has ever seen. The Master Blaster enjoyed a stellar career for India, playing for over two decades at the highest level. He finished his international career in 2013 as the leading run-getter in Tests and ODIs and as the only man with 100 centuries in international cricket.
On his 51st birthday, here is a look at some of the most unbelievable records held by the Master Blaster that are unlikely to be broken anytime soon.
Top 5 unbreakable records held by Sachin Tendulkar:
1) Most runs in international cricket
Sachin Tendulkar amassed a whopping 34,357 runs in international cricket and is the leading run-getter of all time in all formats combined. He notched up 15,921 runs in Tests and 18,426 runs in ODIs and is the highest run-getter in both formats.
Tendulkar’s record for the most runs in international cricket is unlikely to be broken anytime soon, as no active batter is even close to surpassing the Master Blaster. Virat Kohli is currently in the third spot on the elite list with 27599 runs in 550 matches in his international career, and needs over 6500 runs to break Tendulkar’s record.
2) 100 international centuries
Sachin Tendulkar is the only batter in the history to have scored 100 centuries in international cricket. The Master Blaster slammed 49 tons in ODIs and 51 centuries in Test cricket. Virat Kohli overtook him in ODIs last year by becoming the first batter to complete 50 centuries in the fifty-over format.
However, the Master Blaster’s record of 100 centuries in international cricket is likely to stand tall. With 82 centuries to his name at present, Kohli is the only active batter chasing his elusive record, but he still needs 18 more hundreds in his international career to match the Master Blaster’s feat of 100 centuries.
3) Most runs in a calendar year in ODIs
Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for scoring the most runs in a calendar year in ODIs. The Master Blaster smashed 1894 runs in 34 matches in ODIs in 1998. No batter has since managed to even breach the 1800-run mark in a year in ODIs.
Sourav Ganguly came closest in 1999 when he amassed 1767 runs for India in 41 ODIs. Shubman Gill recently scored 1584 runs in 29 matches in 2023, which is the 5th highest by an Indian in a calendar year in ODIs. The Master Blaster’s record of 1894 runs in ODIs in a calendar year looks unbreakable.
4) Most Test appearances
Sachin Tendulkar played a staggering 200 Test matches for India and holds the record for the most Test appearances by any player in the world. England pace legend James Anderson came closest to equalling Tendulkar’s record but retired after playing 188 Test matches last year. Playing 200 Test matches is a testament to Tendulkar’s exemplary fitness, his incredible longevity, and dedication to the game.
5) 15,000 runs and 150 wickets in ODIs
While he is one of the greatest batters the world has witnessed, Tendulkar was a more than handy spinner, who delivered crucial spells for India under pressure in all formats. He was particularly successful as a bowler in ODIs with 154 wickets in 270 innings.
He is the only player in the world to have scored more than 15,000 runs and taken over 150 wickets in ODIs, a testament to his all-round ability. Tendulkar’s record for 15,000 runs and 150-plus wickets might never be matched by any other player in the world.
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar is celebrating his 52nd birthday on Thursday, April 24. On his special day, here is a look at five records held by the Master Blaster that are unlikely to be broken anytime soon. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
