Sachin Tendulkar Biography

Biography	Details
Full Name	Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar
Nickname	Tendya
Names Earned	Master Blaster, God of Cricket, Little Master
Profession	Cricketer
Date of Birth	24 April 1973
Age	50 Years (as of 2023)
Place of Birth	Nirmal Nursing Home, Dadar, Bombay (Now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
House Address	19-A, Perry Cross Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai
Family Caste	Rajapur Saraswat Brahmin
Religion	Hinduism
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
School	Indian Education Society’s New English School, Bandra (East), Mumbai
	Shardashram Vidyamandir School, Dadar, Mumbai
College/University	Did Not Attend
Educational Qualification	High School
Jersey Number	#10 (India), #10 (IPL, Mumbai Indians). Also wore #33 and #99 occasionally.
Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Social Media Accounts	Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Sachin Tendulkar Family Members

Details	Information
Father	Ramesh Tendulkar (Novelist)
Mother	Rajni Tendulkar (Insurance Agent)
Brothers	1. Nitin Tendulkar (Elder, Half-Brother)
	2. Ajit Tendulkar (Elder, Half-Brother)
Sisters	Savita Tendulkar (Elder, Half-Sister)

Sachin Tendulkar’s Wife and Children

Details	Information
Marital Status	Married
Spouse	Anjali Tendulkar (Pediatrician)
Marriage Date	May 24, 1995
Children	Daughter: Sara Tendulkar
	Son: Arjun Tendulkar (Cricketer)

Debut in International Cricket

Format	Date	Opponent	Venue	Age	Score	Notable Moment
Test Match	November 15, 1989	Pakistan	National Stadium, Karachi	16 years & 205 days	15	Dismissed by Waqar Younis (debut)
One-Day International	December 18, 1989	Pakistan	Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala	16 years & 238 days	15	Dismissed by Wasim Akram
Twenty20 International	December 01, 2006	South Africa	The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg	33 years & 301 days	10	Out to Makhaya Ntini

Sachin Tendulkar Records and Achievements

Records:

1. Most Runs in International Cricket: Sachin has scored the highest number of runs in both Test and One-Day International (ODI) cricket.
2. First Double Century in ODI Cricket: He was the first player to score a double century (200 runs) in ODI cricket.
3. 100 International Centuries: Sachin is the only player to have scored 100 centuries in international cricket (a mix of Test and ODI matches).
4. Most Test Centuries: He holds the record for the most centuries in Test cricket.
5. Most ODI Matches Played: He has played the most ODI matches in cricket history.
6. Youngest Player to Debut for India: Sachin was just 16 when he made his debut for the Indian cricket team.
7. Most Man of the Match Awards: He has received numerous Man of the Match awards across formats.

Awards:

1. Arjuna Award: Given by the Government of India in 1994.
2. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna: India’s highest sporting honor, awarded in 1997-98.
3. Padma Shri: One of India’s top civilian awards, received in 1999.
4. Padma Vibhushan: India’s second-highest civilian award, conferred in 2008.
5. Bharat Ratna: The highest civilian award in India, Sachin received this honor in

Sachin Tendulkar’s Net Worth

Sachin is a successful businessman. He has his own sports management company and even owns restaurants in Mumbai. In 2013, he was listed as one of the highest-paid athletes globally. He owns a production House. He also owns football and badminton teams in India.

Source/Year	Net Worth
Forbes’ list (2013)	US$22 million
Net Worth( 2023)	US$160 million (1100 Crore INR)

Controversies

• Ball-Tampering Accusation:
  • In 2001, Sachin was accused of ball-tampering during a match against South Africa. However, the ICC clarified that he was cleaning the ball and not tampering with it.
• Pandora Papers Leak:
  • In 2021, Tendulkar’s name appeared in the Pandora Papers, suggesting offshore investments. However, his representatives stated all his investments were legal and taxed.
• Attendance in Parliament:
  • As a Rajya Sabha Member, Sachin faced criticism for low attendance and minimal participation in parliamentary sessions.
• Casino Controversy:
  • In 2022, a casino used a morphed image of Sachin for promotion, leading him to initiate legal action against them.
• Endorsement of Online Gaming:
  • Sachin received criticism for endorsing an online gaming app, with concerns raised over the appropriateness given his stature and awards like the Bharat Ratna.

Early Life and Family Background

Sachin Tendulkar, often called the “Little Master” or “God of Cricket,” is one of the greatest cricketers of all time.

Sachin was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) on 24th April 1973. He grew up in a loving Maharashtrian family. His father, Ramesh Tendulkar, was a writer, and his mother, Rajni, worked in insurance. Sachin has three older siblings: Nitin, Ajit, and Savita.

Childhood and School Days As a kid, Sachin was a bit mischievous and loved playing sports. He admired tennis star John McEnroe so much that he even started playing tennis! But soon, cricket became his true love. His elder brother Ajit noticed his talent and introduced him to a coach named Ramakant Achrekar. Under Achrekar’s guidance, Sachin started training hard. He would practice so much that if he didn’t get out, he’d earn a coin from his coach, and he treasures those coins even today.

Early Cricket Career Sachin’s talent was clear from the start. At just 14, he was chosen for Bombay’s Ranji Trophy, a big cricket tournament in India. At 15, Sachin scored a century (100 runs) in his first game, making him the youngest Indian to do so in a big match.

Big Achievements Sachin went on to score many centuries in domestic tournaments. He even played for Yorkshire in England, becoming the first non-British player to represent them. In 1995, he married Anjali Mehta, a doctor. They have two kids, Sara and Arjun.

FAQs About Sachin Tendulkar

• Who is Sachin Tendulkar’s wife?
  • Sachin Tendulkar’s wife is Anjali Tendulkar, a pediatrician whom he married in 1995.
• At what age did Sachin start playing cricket?
  • Sachin Tendulkar started playing cricket at the age of 11.
• What is the nickname of Sachin Tendulkar?
  • Sachin Tendulkar is often referred to by the nickname “Master Blaster” due to his exceptional cricketing skills and records.