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{{Infobox cricketer
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| country = India
| fullname = Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar
| nickname = {{hlist|Little Master|Master Blaster}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Sachin Tendulkar: How the Boy Wonder became Master Blaster |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/people/sachin-tendulkar-how-the-boy-wonder-became-master-blaster-430586 |publisher=[[NDTV]] |access-date=17 November 2013 |date=6 November 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131116230013/http://www.ndtv.com/article/people/sachin-tendulkar-how-the-boy-wonder-became-master-blaster-430586 |archive-date=16 November 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Gupta|first=Gaura|title=Top guns salute Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar|url=httphttps://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013sports/cricket/series-11tournament/sachin-13tendulkar-to-hang-his-boots/top-stories/44028813_1_sachinTop-tendulkarguns-salute-master-blaster-brianSachin-laraTendulkar/articleshow/25663151.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131118023427/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-13/top-stories/44028813_1_sachin-tendulkar-master-blaster-brian-lara|archive-date=18 November 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=17 November 2013|url-status=live|date=13 November 2013}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1973|4|24|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], India<br/>(now [[Mumbai]], India)<!----Do not change without discussing on talk page---->
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| internationalspan = 1989–2013
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Tendulkar took up cricket at the age of eleven, made his Test match debut on 15 November 1989 against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] in [[Karachi]] at the age of sixteen, and went on to represent [[Mumbai cricket team|Mumbai]] domestically and [[Indian cricket team|India]] internationally for over 24 years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Records {{!}} Test matches {{!}} Individual records (captains, players, umpires) {{!}} Longest careers {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283451.html |access-date=30 March 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In 2002, halfway through his career, ''[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2002/dec/13wisden.htm |title=Tendulkar second-best ever: Wisden |work=Rediff.com |access-date=27 November 2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090123042213/http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2002/dec/13wisden.htm |archive-date=23 January 2009 }}</ref> The same year, Tendulkar was a part of the team that was one of the joint-winners of the [[2002 ICC Champions Trophy]]. Later in his career, Tendulkar was part of the Indian team that won the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]], his first win in six [[Cricket World Cup|World Cup]] appearances for India.<ref>{{cite news |title=Reliving a dream |url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/nxg/article1604713.ece |access-date=6 April 2011 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=6 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120519052458/http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/nxg/article1604713.ece |archive-date=19 May 2012 }}</ref> He had previously been named "Player of the Tournament" at the [[2003 Cricket World Cup|2003 World Cup]].
 
Tendulkar has received several awards from the [[government of India]]: the [[Arjuna Award]] (1994), the [[Khel Ratna Award]] (1997), the [[Padma Shri]] (1998), and the [[Padma Vibhushan]] (2008).<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web|url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |title=Padma Awards |publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |date=2015 |access-date=21 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015193758/http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |archive-date=15 October 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 May 2020 |title=Sachin Tendulkar received Arjuna Award in 1994 |url=https://www.cricearth.in/sachin-tendulkar-received-arjuna-award-in-1994/ |access-date=16 September 2022 |website=CricEarth |language=en-US |archive-date=20 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920170556/https://www.cricearth.in/sachin-tendulkar-received-arjuna-award-in-1994/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> After Tendulkar played his last match in November 2013, the [[Prime Minister's Office (India)|Prime Minister's Office]] announced the decision to award him the [[Bharat Ratna]], India's highest civilian award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sachinretirement/sachin-first-sportsperson-to-win-country-s-highest-civilian-honour-bharat-ratna/article1-1151983.aspx |title=Sachin first sportsperson to win country's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |place=New Delhi |date=16 November 2013 |access-date=16 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117200437/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sachinretirement/sachin-first-sportsperson-to-win-country-s-highest-civilian-honour-bharat-ratna/article1-1151983.aspx |archive-date=17 January 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pmindia.nic.in/press-details.php?nodeid=1748 |title=Bharat Ratna for Prof CNR Rao and Sachin Tendulkar |publisher=[[Prime Minister's Office (India)|Prime Minister's Office]] |date=16 November 2013 |access-date=16 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131119004210/http://pmindia.nic.in/press-details.php?nodeid=1748 |archive-date=19 November 2013 }}</ref> He was the first sportsperson to receive the award and, {{As of|20232024|lc=y}}, is the youngest recipient.<ref name="BharatRatna1">{{cite news |date=4 February 2014 |title=Sachin Tendulkar and CNR Rao conferred Bharat Ratna |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournament/sachin-tendulkar-hangs-his-boots/top-stories/Sachin-Tendulkar-and-CNR-Rao-conferred-Bharat-Ratna/articleshow/29849599.cms |access-date=4 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204191430/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournament/sachin-tendulkar-hangs-his-boots/top-stories/Sachin-Tendulkar-and-CNR-Rao-conferred-Bharat-Ratna/articleshow/29849599.cms |archive-date=4 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="BharatRatna2">{{cite news |date=4 February 2014 |title=CNR Rao, Sachin receive Bharat Ratna |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cnr-rao-sachin-receive-bharat-ratna/article5652196.ece |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222015940/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cnr-rao-sachin-receive-bharat-ratna/article5652196.ece |archive-date=22 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="RajyaSabhaNom2" /> In 2010, ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' included Tendulkar in its annual [[Time 100|list of the most influential people in the world]].<ref>{{cite magazine |title=the time 2010 time 100 |url=http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,1984685,00.html |magazine=time}}</ref> Tendulkar was awarded the [[Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy]] for cricketer of the year at the [[2010 ICC Awards|2010 International Cricket Council (ICC) Awards]].<ref name="GarfieldSobersTrophy2010.1">{{cite web |date=6 October 2010 |title=Sachin Tendulkar named cricketer of the year |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/sachin-tendulkar-named-cricketer-of-the-year/story-e6frf9if-1225935202839 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101012022433/http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/sachin-tendulkar-named-cricketer-of-the-year/story-e6frf9if-1225935202839 |archive-date=12 October 2010 |access-date=24 November 2010}}</ref>
 
Having retired from ODI cricket in 2012,<ref name="ODIRetirement">{{cite web |url=http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-news/tendulkar-announces-limited-overs-retirement/41457 |title=Tendulkar announces limited-overs retirement |publisher=Wisden India |access-date=23 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121223161801/http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-news/tendulkar-announces-limited-overs-retirement/41457 |archive-date=23 December 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-news/tendulkar-calls-time-ipl-career/63929 |title=Tendulkar calls time on IPL career |publisher=Wisden India |date=26 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016130919/http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-news/tendulkar-calls-time-ipl-career/63929 |archive-date=16 October 2013 |access-date=26 May 2013 }}</ref> he retired from all forms of cricket in November 2013 after playing his [[West Indian cricket team in India in 2013–14#Second Test|200th Test match]].<ref name="FinalTestMatch" /> Tendulkar played 664 international cricket matches in total, scoring 34,357 runs.<ref name="AllInternationalCombinedRecords" /> In 2013, Tendulkar was included in an all-time Test World [[First XI|XI]] to mark the 150th anniversary of ''[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack]]'', and he was the only specialist batsman of the post–[[World War II]] era, along with [[Viv Richards]], to get featured in the team.<ref>{{cite news|title=Don Bradman, Shane Warne in Wisden's XI |url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricket/don-bradman-shane-warne-in-wisdens-xi/story-e6frg7rx-1226745875416 |access-date=23 October 2013 |publisher=theaustralian.com |date=23 October 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024073854/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricket/don-bradman-shane-warne-in-wisdens-xi/story-e6frg7rx-1226745875416 |archive-date=24 October 2013 }}</ref> In 2019, he was inducted into the [[ICC Cricket Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite news |author=ESPNcricinfo |date=19 July 2019 |title=Sachin Tendulkar, Allan Donald, Cathryn Fitzpatrick inducted in ICC Hall of Fame |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sachin-tendulkar-allan-donald-cathryn-fitzpatrick-inducted-in-icc-hall-of-fame-1195183 |access-date=19 July 2019}}</ref> On 24 April 2023, the [[Sydney Cricket Ground]] unveiled a set of gates named after Tendulkar and [[Brian Lara]] on the occasion of Tendulkar's 50th birthday and the 30th anniversary of Lara's [[innings]] of 277 at the ground.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |date=24 April 2023 |title=Sydney Cricket Ground gates named after Tendulkar, Lara |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/sydney-cricket-ground-gates-named-after-tendulkar-lara-2023-04-24/ |access-date=24 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=ANI |date=24 April 2023 |title=Gates named after Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara unveiled at Sydney Cricket Ground |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/gates-named-after-sachin-tendulkar-brian-lara-unveiled-at-sydney-cricket-ground/article66772634.ece |access-date=24 April 2023 |issn=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 April 2023 |title=Sachin Tendulkar honoured with gate at Sydney Cricket Ground on 50th birthday |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-honoured-with-gate-at-sydney-cricket-ground-on-50th-birthday-1212439.html |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>
 
== Early life and background ==
Tendulkar was born at the Nirmal Nursing Home in the [[Dadar]] neighbourhood of [[Bombay, Maharashtra]] on 24 April, 1973<ref name="CricinfoProfile" /><ref>{{cite news|last=Abraham |first=Derek |date=24 April 2013 |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-sachin-tendulkar-the-multi-million-dollar-baby-1826338 |title=Sachin Tendulkar: The multi-million dollar baby |newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |access-date=11 May 2019}}</ref> into a [[Maharashtrian people|Maharastrian]] family.<ref>{{cite news |title=I am proud to be a Maharashtrian – Sachin Tendulkar |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/proud-34-maharashtrian-tendulkar-says-mumbai-belongs-to-india-574.html |access-date=8 November 2023 |work=India TV News |date=13 November 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427154407/https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/proud-34-maharashtrian-tendulkar-says-mumbai-belongs-to-india-574.html |archive-date=27 April 2019}}</ref> His father, [[Ramesh Tendulkar]], was a [[Marathi language|Marathi-language]] novelist and poet while his mother, Rajni, worked in the insurance industry.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Thani |first1=L. |last2=Mishra |first2=R. |title=Sensational Sachin |publisher=Diamond Pocket Books |year=1999 |page=113 |quote=His mother Rajni Tendulkar worked in L.I.C.|isbn=81-288-2573-9}}</ref> Tendulkar's father named him after his favourite music director, [[Sachin Dev Burman]].<ref>{{cite magazine |date=24 April 2019 |title=Happy Birthday Sachin Tendulkar: Master Blaster turns 46 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/story/sachin-tendulkar-birthday-turns-46-1508795-2019-04-24 |magazine=[[India Today]] |access-date=11 May 2019}}</ref> Tendulkar has three older siblings: two half-brothers Nitin and Ajit, and a half-sister Savita. They were his father's children by his first wife, who died after the birth of her third child.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thequint.com/sports/ajit-dotes-on-sachin-tendulkar-half-brothers-billion-dreams|title=Ajit Dotes on Sachin, Who Could've Guessed They're Half-Brothers!|work=The Quint|access-date=2 September 2018|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/sports/this-man-sacrificed-his-cricket-career-for-sachin-tendulkar-and-he-is-not-his-own-brother|title=This man sacrificed his cricket, career for Sachin Tendulkar|website=Asianet Newsable}}</ref> His brother Ajit played in Bombay's [[Kanga Cricket League]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Pandey|first=Kirti Phadtare|date=25 May 2017|title=Ajit Dotes on Sachin, Who Could've Guessed They're Half-Brothers!|url=https://www.thequint.com/sports/ajit-dotes-on-sachin-tendulkar-half-brothers-billion-dreams|access-date=24 December 2021|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref>
 
Tendulkar spent his formative years in the Sahitya Sahawas Cooperative Housing Society in [[Bandra|Bandra (East)]]. As a young boy, Tendulkar was considered a [[Bullying|bully]], and he often picked fights with new children in his school.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sports.in.msn.com/cricket/sachincorner/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5132762&page=3 |title=38 special facts about Sachin Tendulkar – 3 |publisher=MSN |date=16 March 2012 |access-date=18 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130606052152/http://sports.in.msn.com/cricket/sachincorner/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5132762&page=3 |archive-date=6 June 2013 }}</ref>
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To help curb his bullying tendencies, his elder brother Ajit introduced Tendulkar to cricket in 1984. Ajit introduced him to cricket coach [[Ramakant Achrekar]] at [[Shivaji Park]] in Dadar. At their first meeting, Tendulkar did not play well. Ajit told Achrekar that he was feeling self-conscious due to the coach observing him, and was not displaying his natural game. Ajit requested the coach to give him another chance at playing, but watch while hiding behind a tree. This time, Tendulkar, apparently unobserved, played much better and was accepted at Achrekar's academy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.in.com/sports/cricket/reminiscing-old-days-sachin-tendulkar-on-late-coach-ramakant-achrekar-278431.htm|title=Reminiscing old days: Sachin Tendulkar on late coach Ramakant Achrekar|website=in.com}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>{{Better source needed example|reason=Dead link|date=November 2021}}
 
Achrekar was impressed with Tendulkar's talent and advised him to shift his schooling to Sharadashram Vidyamandir School,<ref name="CricinfoProfile" /> a school in Dadar that had produced many notable cricketers. He made his debut as a cricketer for Sharadashram in late 1984.<ref name="sachinyouth" /> Prior to this, Tendulkar had attended the Indian Education Society's New English School in Bandra (East).<ref name="sachinyouth" /> He was also coached under the guidance of Achrekar at Shivaji Park in the mornings and evenings.<ref>{{cite news |url=httphttps://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-02city/mumbai/29374217_1_shivajiShivaji-parkPark-ramakantprays-achrekarfor-sunilfamous-gavaskarson/articleshow/7845518.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501025804/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-02/mumbai/29374217_1_shivaji-park-ramakant-achrekar-sunil-gavaskar |archive-date=1 May 2013 |title=Shivaji Park prays for famous son |date=1 April 2011|newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |agency=[[Times News Network]] |first=Linah |url-status=live |last=Baliga}}</ref> Tendulkar would practice for hours; if he became exhausted, Achrekar would put a [[Indian 1-rupee coin|one-rupee coin]] on the top of the [[stumps]], and the [[Bowling (cricket)|bowler]] who dismissed Tendulkar would get the coin. If Tendulkar completed the session without getting dismissed, the coach would give him the coin. Tendulkar considers the 13 coins he won among his most prized possessions.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Sachin Tendulkar: The last word in cricket|author=Somak Sen|work=Merinews|date=17 October 2008|url=http://www.merinews.com/catFull.jsp?articleID=145044|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129012958/http://www.merinews.com/catFull.jsp?articleID=145044|archive-date=29 January 2013|access-date=3 June 2009}}</ref> While he was training at Shivaji Park, he moved in with his aunt and uncle, who lived near the park.<ref name="sachinyouth">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/specials/sachin/gulu1.htm |title=HTCricket.com: A special HTCricket section celebrating Sachin Tendulkar's 100th Test |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=18 December 2012|author=Gulu Ezekiel|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025205343/http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/specials/sachin/gulu1.htm |archive-date=25 October 2012}}</ref>
 
Besides school cricket, Tendulkar also played [[club cricket]]. In 1984, at age 11, he debuted in the [[Kanga Cricket League]] while playing for the John Bright Cricket Club.<ref name="sachinyouth" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Shetty |first=Disha |date=12 July 2018 |title=The fading charm of the Kanga League |url=https://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-article/fading-charm-kanga-league/125658 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712214643/https://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-article/fading-charm-kanga-league/125658 |archive-date=12 July 2018 |website=Wisden India}}</ref> Beginning in 1988, he played for the [[Cricket Club of India]].<ref name=":2" /><ref name="ti99">{{cite news|title=Tendulkar's genius inspires awe |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket-tendulkars-genius-inspires-awe-1093765.html |access-date=17 February 2012 |newspaper=[[The Independent]] |date=15 May 1999 |first=Richard |last=Williams |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321055752/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket-tendulkars-genius-inspires-awe-1093765.html |archive-date=21 March 2012 }}</ref>
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In the final of [[1994–95 Ranji Trophy|1995 Ranji Trophy]], Tendulkar, captaining Bombay, scored 140 and 139 versus [[Punjab cricket team (India)|Punjab]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Sachin Tendulkar's Bradmanesque achievements in Ranji Trophy. |work=TOI |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sachin-tendulkars-bradmanesque-achievements-in-ranji-trophy/articleshow/18123426.cms}}</ref>
 
In the 1995–96 Irani Cup, he captained Mumbai against [[Rest of India cricket team|Rest of India]].<ref name=":0" /> His first [[double century]] (204*) was for Mumbai while playing against the visiting [[Australia national cricket team|Australian team]] at the [[Brabourne Stadium]] in 1998.<ref name="CricinfoProfile" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Australia in India, 1997-98-Mumbai v Australians-Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai-24,25,26 February 1998 (3-day match) |url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/AUS_IN_IND/AUS_BOM_24-26FEB1998.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101115060248/http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/AUS_IN_IND/AUS_BOM_24-26FEB1998.html |archive-date=15 November 2010 |access-date=1 June 2008 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He is the only player to score a century on debut in all three of his domestic first-class tournaments (the Ranji, Irani, and Duleep Trophies).<ref>{{cite web |title=Sachin Tendulkar |url=http://www.cricket365.com/player-stats/2666/Sachin-Tendulkar |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418043030/http://www.cricket365.com/player-stats/2666/Sachin-Tendulkar |archive-date=18 April 2012 |access-date=25 April 2012 |publisher=Cricket365.com}}</ref> Another double century was an innings of 233* against [[Tamil Nadu cricket team|Tamil Nadu]] in the semi-finals of the 2000 [[Ranji Trophy]], which he regards as one of the best innings of his career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranji Trophy – 2nd semi final-2000-Mumbai v Tamil Nadu |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/84325.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120113123917/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/84325.html |archive-date=13 January 2012 |access-date=1 June 2008 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sachin puts knock of 233 "at the top" |url=http://m.rediff.com/sports/2000/apr/17ten.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101021732/http://m.rediff.com/sports/2000/apr/17ten.htm |archive-date=1 November 2013 |access-date=1 June 2008 |work=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sachin Tendulkar's Bradmanesque achievements in Ranji Trophy |url=httphttps://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013sports/cricket/domestic-01-22cricket/ranji-trophy/36483997_1_ranjiSachin-trophyTendulkars-iraniBradmanesque-cupachievements-vvsin-laxmanRanji-Trophy/articleshow/18123426.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127032604/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-22/ranji-trophy/36483997_1_ranji-trophy-irani-cup-vvs-laxman |archive-date=27 January 2013 |access-date=1 June 2008 |url-status=live |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
 
In total, Tendulkar was part of five Ranji Trophy finals, in which Mumbai won 4.<ref name=":0" />
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Tendulkar scored 143 (131) runs in Sharjah against the Australian team in the [[1998–99 Coca-Cola Cup|1998 Coca-Cola cup]], including 5 [[Six (cricket)|sixes]] in an innings against [[Shane Warne]], [[Damien Fleming]] and [[Michael Kasprowicz]]. The innings is known as the "Desert Storm" because it was interrupted by a [[sand storm]]. In 2020, a poll from the [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] declared it Tendulkar's best ODI innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-s-desert-storm-voted-his-top-odi-innings-on-birthday/story-cTJtMlEjxy9uWP5SSvBtjM.html |title=Sachin Tendulkar's "Desert Storm" voted his top ODI innings on birthday {{pipe}} Cricket |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=24 April 2020 |access-date=10 January 2022}}</ref>
 
In early 1998, while playing in an Australian tour of India, Tendulkar scored three consecutive centuries. The focus of the tour was the clash between Tendulkar and [[Spin bowling|spinner]] [[Shane Warne]], both at the peak of their careers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://magazine.outlookindia.com/story/warne-ing-shane/205171|access-date=15 September 2020|website=Outlook|title=Warne-Ing Shane!Outlook India Magazine|archive-date=25 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025025658/https://magazine.outlookindia.com/story/warne-ing-shane/205171|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the lead-up to the series, Tendulkar simulated scenarios in the nets with [[Laxman Sivaramakrishnan]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Off-spinner with leg-breaks is like a multi-lingual: Sachin Tendulkar|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/off-spinner-with-leg-breaks-is-like-a-multi-lingual-sachin-tendulkar/articleshow/63893732.cms|access-date=30 August 2021}}</ref> In their tour opener, Australia faced Mumbai at the [[Brabourne Stadium]] in a three-day first class match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/AUS_IN_IND/AUS_BOM_24-26FEB1998.html |title=Australia in India, 1997-98-Mumbai v Australians-Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai-24,25,26 February 1998 (3-day match) |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=17 November 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031153424/http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/AUS_IN_IND/AUS_BOM_24-26FEB1998.html |archive-date=31 October 2013 }}</ref> Tendulkar scored an unbeaten 204 runs as Shane Warne conceded 111 runs in 16 overs and Australia lost the match within three days.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/cricket-articles/When-Sachin-Tendulkar-showed-Shane-Warne-who-is-the-boss/23456 |title=When Sachin Tendulkar showed Shane Warne who is the boss |publisher=CricketCountry.com |date=25 February 2013 |access-date=17 November 2013 |author=Nishad Pai Vaidya |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130228172317/http://www.cricketcountry.com/cricket-articles/When-Sachin-Tendulkar-showed-Shane-Warne-who-is-the-boss/23456 |archive-date=28 February 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Ramchand |first=Partab |date=24 February 2001 |title=Tendulkar's duel with Warne symbolised India's superiority |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/tendulkar-s-duel-with-warne-symbolised-india-s-superiority-99611 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131129173051/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/99611.html |archive-date=29 November 2013 |access-date=17 November 2013 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He also had a role with the ball in the five-match ODI series in India following the Tests, including a five wicket haul in an ODI in [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi|Kochi]]. Set 310 runs to win, Australia were cruising at 203 for 3 in the 31st over when Tendulkar turned the match for India, taking the wickets of [[Michael Bevan]], [[Steve Waugh]], [[Darren Lehmann]], [[Tom Moody]] and [[Damien Martyn]] for 32 runs in 10 overs.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/OD_TOURNEYS/PTC/IND_AUS_PTC_ODI1_01APR1998.html |title=ESPNcricinfo Match Report, IND-AUS 1&nbsp;April 1998 |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=1 June 2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080211163538/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/OD_TOURNEYS/PTC/IND_AUS_PTC_ODI1_01APR1998.html |archive-date=11 February 2008 }}</ref> The Test match success was followed by two consecutive centuries in April 1998 in a Triangular cricket [[1998 Coca-Cola Cup|tournament]] in Sharjah—the first in a must-win game to take India to the finals and then again in the finals, both against Australia. These twin knocks were also known as the [[1997–98 Coca-Cola Cup|Desert Storm]] innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cricketnext/rewind-tendulkars-operation-desert-storm/355624-78.html |title=Sachin's operation Desert Storm |publisher=Ibnlive |access-date=17 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208214156/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cricketnext/rewind-tendulkars-operation-desert-storm/355624-78.html |archive-date=8 December 2013 }}</ref> Following the series, Warne ruefully joked that he was having nightmares about his Indian nemesis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketnetwork.co.uk/main/s119/st62164.htm |title=Down Memory Lane – Shane Warne's nightmare |publisher=Cricketnetwork |access-date=1 June 2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106030217/http://www.cricketnetwork.co.uk/main/s119/st62164.htm |archive-date=6 January 2009 }}</ref>
 
Tendulkar's contribution in the ICC 1998 quarterfinal at [[Dhaka]] paved the way for India's entry into the semifinals, when he took four Australian wickets after scoring 141 runs in 128 balls.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tendulkar single handedly helped to win India |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cricketnext/champions-trophy-flashback-when-sachin-tendulkar-downed-australia-in/394937-78.html |publisher=IBN Live.in |access-date=18 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227204843/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cricketnext/champions-trophy-flashback-when-sachin-tendulkar-downed-australia-in/394937-78.html |archive-date=27 December 2013 }}</ref>
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Tendulkar's two tenures as captain of the Indian cricket team were not very successful. Tendulkar became captain in 1996, but by 1997 the team was performing poorly. Discussing Tendulkar's first term as captain, [[Mohammad Azharuddin|Azharuddin]] was credited with saying, "He won't win! It's not in the small one's destiny!" ({{lang-langx|hi|"Nahin jeetega! Chote ki naseeb main jeet nahin hai!"|italic=yes}})<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/2000/feb/05arm.htm |title=A tale of two captains |publisher=Rediff |access-date=1 June 2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430211632/http://www.rediff.com/sports/2000/feb/05arm.htm |archive-date=30 April 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=McGregor |first=R.S. |year=1993 |title=Oxford Hindi–English Dictionary |url=https://archive.org/details/oxfordhindiengli00mcgr_0 |url-access=registration |publisher=Oxford University Press, US |isbn=978-0-19-864317-3 |edition= 2004 }}</ref>
 
Tendulkar, succeeding Azharuddin as captain for his second term, led India on a tour of Australia, where the visitors were beaten 3–0 by the newly crowned world champions.{{When|date=March 2023}}<ref name="AustraliaSeries1999">{{cite news|title=Flat-track bullies bounced out again|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/Storyold/138911/|author=Pradeep Magazine|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]|location=Melbourne|date=20 December 1999|access-date=30 March 2014}}</ref> Tendulkar won the player of the series award,<ref name="AustraliaSeries1999" /> as well as player of the match in one of the games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63866.html |title=2nd Test: Australia v India at Melbourne, Dec 26–30, 1999 {{pipe}} Cricket Scorecard {{pipe}} ESPNcricinfo |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=1 June 2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119073926/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63866.html |archive-date=19 November 2010 }}</ref> After another Test series defeat, this time by a 0–2 margin at home against South Africa, Tendulkar resigned, and [[Sourav Ganguly]] took over as captain in 2000.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/Storyold/146809/|title=South Africa completes sweep with an innings and 71 runs|first=Vedam|last=Jaishankar|date=6 March 2000|access-date=30 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|title='I've survived and will survive longer' |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/i-make-mistakes-no-captain-is-perfect-sourav-ganguly/1/218765.html |journal=India Today |first=Sharda |last=Ugra |date=9 December 2000 |access-date=18 December 2013 |quote=Ganguly took over in mid-2000 during a difficult period ... |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219031111/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/i-make-mistakes-no-captain-is-perfect-sourav-ganguly/1/218765.html |archive-date=19 December 2013 }}</ref>
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==== 2007 Cricket World Cup ====
{{Further| India at the Cricket World Cup#India at the 2007 World Cup}}
During the preparation for the [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007 World Cup]], Tendulkar's attitude was criticised by Indian coach [[Greg Chappell]]. Chappell reportedly felt that Tendulkar would be more useful down the order, while Tendulkar felt that he would be better off opening the innings, the role he had played for most of his career.<ref name="chappell">{{cite news|title=Should have handled Sachin differently in 2007 World Cup: Chappell|url=httphttps://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011sports/cricket/cricket-02world-04cup-2011/news/28357282_1_gregShould-chappellhave-westhandled-indiesSachin-middledifferently-orderin-2007-World-Cup-Chappell/articleshow/7424200.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501005450/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-04/news/28357282_1_greg-chappell-west-indies-middle-order|archive-date=1 May 2013|access-date=25 April 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=live|date=4 February 2011}}</ref> Chappell also believed that Tendulkar's repeated failures were hurting the team's chances. In a rare show of emotion, Tendulkar hit out at the comments attributed to Chappell by pointing out that no coach had ever suggested his attitude towards cricket was incorrect. On 7 April 2007, the Board of Control for Cricket in India issued a notice to Tendulkar asking for an explanation for his comments made to the media.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20070405/sports/sports13.html |title=Tendulkar hurt by comments |publisher=Jamaica Gleaner News |access-date=1 June 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080628150039/http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20070405/sports/sports13.html |archive-date=28 June 2008 }}</ref> Chappell subsequently resigned as coach but said that this affair had no bearing on his decision and that he and Tendulkar were on good terms.<ref name="chappell" />
 
At the World Cup in the West Indies, Tendulkar and the Indian cricket team led by Rahul Dravid had a dismal campaign. Tendulkar, who was pushed to bat lower down the order had scores of 7 against [[Bangladesh cricket team|Bangladesh]], 57 not out against [[Bermuda cricket team|Bermuda]] and 0 against [[Sri Lanka cricket team|Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cricket scorecard – Bangladesh vs India, 8th Match, Group B, ICC World Cup, 2007|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scorecard/4089/ban-vs-ind-8th-match-group-b-icc-world-cup-2007|access-date=31 August 2021|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cricket scorecard – Bermuda vs India, 12th Match, Group B, ICC World Cup, 2007|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scorecard/4093/ber-vs-ind-12th-match-group-b-icc-world-cup-2007|access-date=31 August 2021|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cricket scorecard – India vs Sri Lanka, 20th Match, Group B, ICC World Cup, 2007|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scorecard/4101/ind-vs-sl-20th-match-group-b-icc-world-cup-2007|access-date=31 August 2021|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref> As a result, former Australian captain [[Ian Chappell]], brother of Greg, called for Tendulkar to retire in his newspaper column.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/6509767.stm |title=Tendulkar faces calls to retire |work=BBC News |access-date=1 June 2008 |date=30 March 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071004042516/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/6509767.stm |archive-date=4 October 2007 }}</ref>
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==== 2007–08: Tour of Australia ====
{{Further|Indian cricket team in Australia in 2007–08#Controversies|Second Test, 2007–08 Border–Gavaskar Trophy}}
In 2008 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. This matter was dubbed "[[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2007–08#Controversies|Monkeygate]]" by the media.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/forget-about-monkeygate-harbhajan-singh-to-aussies/articleshow/67121856.cms |title=Forget about 'Monkeygate': Harbhajan Singh to Aussies {{pipe}} Cricket News – Times of India |publisher=M.timesofindia.com |date=17 December 2018 |access-date=10 January 2022}}</ref> Singh was suspended by the match ICC referee after a hearing. Sachin Tendulkar was standing onat the non-striker's end, at thatthe moment, when Symonds claimed the racist comments happenedwere made. In the hearing, Tendulkar said to the ICC match referee [[Mike Procter]], that he could not say what exactly Singh said to Symonds, but in the next hearing, Tendulkar changed his stance and said that Symonds had not said "monkey" but "''Teri Maa Ki...''" ('Your mother's...'). In his autobiography ''[[Playing It My Way]]'', Tendulkar wrote, "''Teri Maa Ki...'', It is an expression we often use in [[Hindi Belt|North India]] to vent our anger and to me it all part of the game".{{Full citation needed|date=March 2023}} The matter became big in the following days and nearly led to the cancellation of this tour.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=Sachin Tendulkar claims "Monkeygate" hearing was unfair; slams Adam Gilchrist for lack of sportsmanship|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-sachin-tendulkar-claims-monkeygate-hearing-was-unfair-slams-adam-gilchrist-for-lack-of-sportsmanship-2032688|access-date=26 December 2021|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref> RefereeThe referee suspended Singh for 3 TestTests but after appeal and Tendulkar's statement in the hearing the suspension was overturned. Andrew Symonds later said in ''Monkeygate- Ten years on'', a documentary that was based on this matter, "When I began to play for Mumbai Indians, IPL franchise, once Harbhajan Singh came to me and apologised." Symonds said in the documentary, "We go to a very wealthy man's place for a barbecue, drinks, and dinner one night, and the whole team's there, and he had guests there, and Harbhajan said 'mate, can I speak to you for a minute out in the garden out the front?' He goes, 'look, I've got to say sorry to you for what I did to you in Sydney. I apologise."<ref>Sources
*{{Cite news|last=Morris|first=Tom|date=16 December 2018|title='Broke down, what for?' Harbhajan refutes new Monkeygate claims|work=Herald Sun|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/monkeygate-ten-years-on-harbhajan-sing-refutes-new-monkeygate-allegations/news-story/cca9a2c3e5fcf3cae698eb5d5e0ca3f1|access-date=26 December 2021}}
*{{cite magazine|last=Singh|first=Ujwal|date=22 January 2018 |title=Mike Procter criticises Tendulkar's role in 2008 Monkeygate controversy|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/sachin-tendulkar-monkeygate-harbhajan-singh-andrew-symonds-mike-procter-cricket-1150958-2018-01-21|access-date=26 December 2021|magazine=India Today|language=en}}
*{{cite web|date=7 January 2021|title=12 years of Monkeygate: The IND vs AUS Sydney Test that erupted into a courtroom battle|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/monkeygate-the-scg-test-that-erupted-into-a-courtroom-battle-7134953/|access-date=26 December 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
*{{cite news|title=Monkeygate Was Lowest Point As Australia Captain, Says Ricky Ponting |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/monkeygate-was-lowest-point-as-australia-captain-says-ricky-ponting-2196626|access-date=26 December 2021|website=NDTVSports.com|language=en}}
*{{Cite news|agency=Press Trust of India |date=6 November 2014|title=Tendulkar throws light on "monkeygate" scandal|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/tendulkar-throws-light-on-monkeygate-scandal/article6568380.ece|access-date=26 December 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> The ''[[Herald Sun]]'' quoted,stated that Tendulkar is still not "forgiven" by some Aussie players for changing his account on Monkeygate, dubbeddubbing Tendulkar asan Indian "[[demigod]]".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Conn |first1=Malcolm |title=Former Test captain Ricky Ponting in his new book questions the role of Indian great Sachin Tendulkar in "monkey gate" scandal |url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/cricket/former-test-captain-ricky-ponting-in-his-new-book-questions-the-role-of-indian-great-sachin-tendulkar-in-monkey-gate-scandal/news-story/3b375820bc4838f4c54b93d4b71dc3c7 |access-date=22 April 2022 |work=Herald Sun |date=17 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/australian-media-digs-out-monkeygate-ghost-88343-2012-01-03 |title=Australian media digs out Monkeygate ghost |magazine=India Today |date=3 January 2012 |access-date=10 January 2022}}</ref>
 
In the [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2007–08|Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2007–08]], Tendulkar showed exceptional form, becoming the leading run scorer with "493 runs in four Tests, despite consistently failing in the second innings.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cricket Records {{pipe}} Records {{pipe}} Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2007/08 {{pipe}} Most runs |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=3163;type=series |work=[[ESPNcrcinfo]] |access-date=18 December 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302142604/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=3163%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=2 March 2014 }}</ref> Tendulkar scored 62 runs in the first innings of the first Test at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground|MCG]] in [[Melbourne]], but could not prevent a heavy 337-run win for Australia.<ref>{{cite web|title=Australia wins the first match |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ausvind/engine/match/291351.html |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 December 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114172800/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ausvind/engine/match/291351.html |archive-date=14 November 2013 }}</ref> In the [[Second Test, 2007–08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy|controversial New Years' Test at Sydney]], Tendulkar scored an unbeaten 154, even though India lost the Test. This was his third century at the [[Sydney Cricket Ground|SCG]] and his 38th Test century overall, earning him an average of 326 at the ground at the time of completing the innings.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tendulkar lords over Sydney, cracks 38th century |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/tendulkar-lords-over-sydney-cracks-38th-century/257849/0 |first=G S |last=Vivek |location=Sydney |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |date=4 January 2008 |access-date=29 March 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329220104/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/tendulkar-lords-over-sydney-cracks-38th-century/257849/0 |archive-date=29 March 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Binoy |first1=George |last2=Gopalakrishna |first2=HR |date=4 January 2008 |title=Tendulkar's SCG success and Gilchrist bags No. 400 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/tendulkar-s-scg-success-and-gilchrist-bags-no-400-329054 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213144653/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ausvind/content/story/329054.html |archive-date=13 December 2013 |access-date=29 March 2014 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In the third Test at the [[WACA Ground|WACA cricket ground]] in [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]], Tendulkar was instrumental in India's first innings score of 330, scoring a well-compiled 71. India went on to record a historic triumph at the WACA, ending Australia's run of 16 consecutive wins.<ref>{{cite web |last=Premachandran |first=Dileep |date=19 January 2008 |title=Inspired India end Australia's streak |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-australia-2007-08-291320/australia-vs-india-3rd-test-291353/match-report-4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140115025818/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ausvind/content/story/332219.html |archive-date=15 January 2014 |access-date=29 March 2014 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In the fourth Test at the [[Adelaide Oval]], which ended in a draw, he scored 153 in the first innings, being involved in a crucial 126-run stand with [[VVS Laxman]] for the fifth wicket to lead India to a score of 282 for 5 from 156 for 4.<ref>{{cite web |last=Premachandran |first=Dileep |date=24 January 2008 |title=Tendulkar ton lights up keen contest |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-australia-2007-08-291320/australia-vs-india-4th-test-291354/match-report-1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127085641/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ausvind/content/story/333085.html |archive-date=27 November 2013 |access-date=29 March 2014}}</ref> He secured the Man of the Match award.<ref>{{cite web |title=3rd ODI: India v South Africa at Belfast, Jul 1, 2007 {{pipe}} Cricket Scorecard {{pipe}} ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-australia-2007-08-291320/australia-vs-india-4th-test-291354/match-report-1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127085641/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ausvind/content/story/333085.html |archive-date=27 November 2013 |access-date=18 December 2013 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
 
In the One-Day International Commonwealth Bank Tri-Series involving India, Sri Lanka and Australia, Tendulkar became the only batsman to complete 16,000 runs in ODIs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sachin reaches to 16000 runs |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cricketnext/sachin-tendulkar-timeline-1989-to-2013/427634-78.html |publisher=IBN Live |access-date=18 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227204834/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cricketnext/sachin-tendulkar-timeline-1989-to-2013/427634-78.html |archive-date=27 December 2013 }}</ref> He achieved this feat against Sri Lanka on 5 February 2008 at the [[The Gabba|Gabba]] in [[Brisbane]]. He started the series wthwith scores of 10, 35, 44 and 32.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?agemin1=0;ageval1=age;batting_positionmax1=2;batting_positionmin1=2;batting_positionval1=batting_position;class=2;filter=advanced;orderby=start;series=3160;team=6;template=results;type=batting;view=innings |title=Batting records {{pipe}} One-Day Internationals {{pipe}} ESPNcricinfo Statsguru {{pipe}} ESPNcricinfo |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=29 March 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150609231132/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?agemin1=0%3Bageval1%3Dage%3Bbatting_positionmax1%3D2%3Bbatting_positionmin1%3D2%3Bbatting_positionval1%3Dbatting_position%3Bclass%3D2%3Bfilter%3Dadvanced%3Borderby%3Dstart%3Bseries%3D3160%3Bteam%3D6%3Btemplate%3Dresults%3Btype%3Dbatting%3Bview%3Dinnings |archive-date=9 June 2015 }}</ref> His form dipped a bit in the middle of the tournament,{{original research inline|date=March 2014}} but Tendulkar came back strongly in India's must-win game against Sri Lanka at the [[Bellerive Oval]] in [[Hobart]], scoring 63 off 54 balls.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/india-hammer-final-nail/277511/ |title=India hammer final nail |first=G.S. |last=Vivek |location=Hobart |date=26 February 2008 |access-date=29 March 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329215815/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/india-hammer-final-nail/277511/ |archive-date=29 March 2014 }}</ref> He finished the series with a match winning 117 not out off 120 balls in the first final,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://content-www.cricinfo.com/cbs/engine/match/291371.html |title=1st Final: Australia v India at Sydney, 2&nbsp;March 2008 |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=1 June 2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080622153615/http://content-www.cricinfo.com/cbs/engine/match/291371.html |archive-date=22 June 2008 }}</ref> and 91 runs in the second final.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://content-www.cricinfo.com/cbs/engine/current/match/291372.html |title=2nd Final: Australia v India at Brisbane, 4&nbsp;March 2008 |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=1 June 2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080516231841/http://content-www.cricinfo.com/cbs/engine/current/match/291372.html |archive-date=16 May 2008 }}</ref> Both the knocks were nominated to be the ODI Batting Performance of the year by ESPNcricinfo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/awards2008/content/story/383924.html|title=One-day international batting: the nominees|date=2 January 2009|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en|access-date=23 January 2020}}</ref>
 
==== 2008: Return to Tests and breaking Brian Lara's record ====
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Before the [[Indian cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2008|Indian cricket team's tour of Sri Lanka]] in July 2008, Tendulkar needed 177 runs to go past Brian Lara's record of Test 11,953 runs. However, he failed in all six innings, scoring a total of 95 runs. India lost the series and his average of 15.83 was his worst in a Test series with at least three matches.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/35320.html?class=1;filter=advanced;orderby=batting_average;orderbyad=reverse;template=results;type=batting;view=series |title=Statistics / Statsguru / SR Tendulkar / Test matches: Series average |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=17 August 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005083659/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/35320.html?class=1%3Bfilter%3Dadvanced%3Borderby%3Dbatting_average%3Borderbyad%3Dreverse%3Btemplate%3Dresults%3Btype%3Dbatting%3Bview%3Dseries |archive-date=5 October 2012 }}</ref>
 
In the following ODI series against Sri Lanka, Tendulkar was sidelined due to injury.<ref>{{cite web |last=Alter |first=Jamie |date=19 August 2008 |title=India need to fix opening problem |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-need-to-fix-opening-problem-365485 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140207025529/http://www.espncricinfo.com/slvind/content/story/365485.html |archive-date=7 February 2014 |access-date=29 March 2014 |work=ESPNcricinfo |location=Dambulla}}</ref> However, during the following Australia tour of India, he returned to fitness and form, scoring 13 and 49 in the first Test<ref>{{cite web|title=1st Test: India v Australia at Bangalore, Oct 9–13, 2008 {{pipe}} Cricket Scorecard {{pipe}} ESPNcricinfo |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indvaus2008/engine/match/345669.html |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=21 December 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313013915/http://www.espncricinfo.com/indvaus2008/engine/match/345669.html |archive-date=13 March 2014 }}</ref> before making 88 in the first innings of the second Test, breaking the record for most Test runs held by Brian Lara. He also reached the 12,000-run mark when he was on 61.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sachin reaches 12000 runs and breaks Lara's Record|url=httphttps://articleswww.timesofindia.indiatimescricbuzz.com/2008-10-17/top-stories/27943427_1_test-cricket-formidable-english-attack-sachin-tendulkar?utm_source=gocricket&utm_medium=webredirect&utm_campaign=timesinternet&referral=PM|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131221063631/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-10-17/top-stories/27943427_1_test-cricket-formidable-english-attack-sachin-tendulkar|archive-date=21 December 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 October 2008|url-status=live|access-date=21 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=12,000 and counting, but he isn't just about numbers |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/12000-and-counting-but-he-isn-t-just-about-numbers/374784/0 |access-date=29 March 2014 |first=Kunal |last=Pradhan |date=18 October 2008 |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329215819/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/12000-and-counting-but-he-isn-t-just-about-numbers/374784/0 |archive-date=29 March 2014 }}</ref> He described the achievement as the biggest in 19 years of his career on the day he achieved the record.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/18/stories/2008101857830100.htm |title=Tendulkar scales another peak |date=18 October 2008 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |author=Special Correspondent |access-date=18 October 2008 |location=Chennai, India |quote="It is definitely the biggest achievement in 19 years of my career," the 35-year-old said ... |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081020224212/http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/18/stories/2008101857830100.htm |archive-date=20 October 2008 }}</ref> He made a fifty in the third Test<ref>{{cite web |last=Coverdale |first=Brydon |date=29 October 2008 |title=Gambhir century sets India on course |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-india-2008-09-345666/india-vs-australia-3rd-test-345671/match-report-1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122123827/http://www.espncricinfo.com/indvaus2008/content/story/375773.html |archive-date=22 January 2014 |access-date=29 March 2014 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> and 109 in the fourth, as India won the series 2–0 and regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.<ref>{{cite web|title=India reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indvaus2008/content/story/377631.html |first=Jamie |last=Alter |date=10 November 2008 |access-date=29 March 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140621133420/http://www.espncricinfo.com/indvaus2008/content/story/377631.html |archive-date=21 June 2014 }}</ref>
 
==== 2008: England Series ====
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Tendulkar rested himself for the ODI tri-series in Bangladesh in 2010, but played in the subsequent Test series.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/tendulkar-rested-for-bangladesh-triseries/559178/ |title=Tendulkar rested for Bangladesh Tri-series |location=New Delhi |date=25 December 2009 |access-date=12 April 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421051355/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/tendulkar-rested-for-bangladesh-triseries/559178/ |archive-date=21 April 2014 }}</ref> He made 105 not out and 16 in the first Test, and 143 in the second. India won both the Tests.<ref>{{cite web|title=1st Test: Bangladesh v India at Chittagong, Jan 17–21, 2010 {{pipe}} Cricket Scorecard {{pipe}} ESPNcricinfo |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/434256.html |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 December 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207082403/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/434256.html |archive-date=7 December 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2nd Test: Bangladesh v India at Dhaka, Jan 24–27, 2010 {{pipe}} Cricket Scorecard {{pipe}} ESPNcricinfo |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/434257.html |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 December 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207082345/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/434257.html |archive-date=7 December 2013 }}</ref>
 
In the [[South African cricket team in India in 2009–10|two-Test Series against South Africa]], Tendulkar made 7 and 100 in the first Test.<ref>{{cite web|title=1st Test: India v South Africa at Nagpur, Feb 6–9, 2010 {{pipe}} Cricket Scorecard {{pipe}} ESPNcricinfo |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indvrsa2010/engine/match/441825.html |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 December 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218235726/http://www.espncricinfo.com/indvrsa2010/engine/match/441825.html |archive-date=18 December 2013 }}</ref> He then scored 106 in the first innings of the second Test, which was his 47th hundred in Test cricket. It was also his fourth hundred in successive Tests, and he was the fourth Indian to achieve this feat.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sachin Tendulkar slams 47th Test century|url=httphttps://articleswww.timesofindia.indiatimescricbuzz.com/2010-02-15/top-stories/28136568_1_sachin-tendulkar-virender-sehwag-south-africa?utm_source=gocricket&utm_medium=webredirect&utm_campaign=timesinternet&referral=PM|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131222110823/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-02-15/top-stories/28136568_1_sachin-tendulkar-virender-sehwag-south-africa|archive-date=22 December 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|agency=[[Times News Network]]|date=15 February 2010|url-status=live|access-date=22 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/131058-highlights-kolkata-test-day-2 |title=Highlights: Kolkata Test, Day 2 |first=Rajesh |last=Kumar |work=[[NDTV]] |access-date=13 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140610181432/http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/131058-highlights-kolkata-test-day-2 |archive-date=10 June 2014 }}</ref> In the second match of the subsequent ODI series, Tendulkar scored 200 not out, becoming the world's first batsman to score a double century in ODI cricket and breaking the previous highest score of 194 jointly held by Pakistan's [[Saeed Anwar]] and Zimbabwe's [[Charles Coventry (Zimbabwean cricketer)|Charles Coventry]].{{refn|group=Note|1=[[Belinda Clark]] of the [[Australian women's cricket team]] was the first cricketer (of any gender) to score 200 or more in an ODI match. She scored 229* in a [[1997 Women's Cricket World Cup]] match against Denmark.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/before-sachin-there-was-belinda-clark/articleshow/5655876.cms|title=Before Sachin, there was Belinda Clark|first=Nitin|last=Naik|agency=[[Times News Network]]|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=8 March 2010|access-date=19 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/Storyold/15697/|title=Aussie skipper scores double ton. News is it's not Steve Waugh|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]|first=H|last=Nataranjan|date=17 December 1997|access-date=19 April 2014}}</ref><ref name="ODI200.1">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8534309.stm |title=Sachin Tendulkar fires record 200 against South Africa |date=24 February 2010 |work=BBC Sport |access-date=24 February 2010 |location=London |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100225030055/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8534309.stm |archive-date=25 February 2010 }}</ref><ref name="ODI200.2">{{Cite news |url=http://cricket.rediff.com/report/2010/feb/24/updates-india-south-africa-2nd-odi-gwalior.htm |title=Tendulkar double ton leads India to series win |publisher=Rediff |access-date=24 February 2010 |location=Gwalior |date=24 February 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100227224526/http://cricket.rediff.com/report/2010/feb/24/updates-india-south-africa-2nd-odi-gwalior.htm |archive-date=27 February 2010 }}</ref><ref name="ODI200.3">{{cite web |url=http://www.downthewicket.com/2010/02/sachin-tendulkar-the-god-creates-history-again/ |date=24 February 2010 |title=Sachin Tendulkar "The God" creates History again |publisher=DownTheWicket |access-date=26 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130605093803/http://www.downthewicket.com/2010/02/sachin-tendulkar-the-god-creates-history-again/ |archive-date=5 June 2013 }}</ref>}}
 
{{wide image|Tendulkar goes to 14,000 Test runs.jpg|600px|Tendulkar's shot to reach 14,000 Test runs. He was batting against Australia in October 2010.}}
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== Playing style ==
[[File:Tendulkar shot.JPG|thumb|Tendulkar plays a wristy leg-side flick]]
Tendulkar is [[Cross-dominance|cross-dominant]]: he bats, bowls and throws with his right hand, but writes with his left hand.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sekhar |first=Senjam Raj |title=Fundamentals |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/sunday-chronicle/leisure/fundamentals-772 |access-date=25 April 2012 |newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |date=12 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160124105132/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/sunday-chronicle/leisure/fundamentals-772 |archive-date=24 January 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Nostalgic Sachin recalls writing letters to wife Anjali |date=27 February 2014 |newspaper=[[O Heraldo]] |page=16 |agency=[[Press Trust of India]] |quote=Tendulkar is a righthanded batsman but uses his left for writing. |url=http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=14238&boxid=1511156&uid=&dat=02/27/2014 |access-date=29 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329214947/http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=14238&boxid=1511156&uid=&dat=02%2F27%2F2014 |archive-date=29 March 2014 }}</ref> He would also practice left-handed throws at the nets on a regular basis. [[ESPNcricinfo]] columnist Sambit Bal has described him as the "most wholesome batsman of his time".<ref name="CricinfoProfile">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/35320.html |last=Bal |first=Sambit |title=Sachin Tendulkar—Cricinfo Profile |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 December 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101114131426/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/35320.html |archive-date=14 November 2010 }}</ref> His batting is based on complete balance and poise while limiting unnecessary movements and flourishes. He appears to show little preference for the slow and low wickets which are typical in India, and has scored many centuries on the hard, bouncy pitches in South Africa and Australia.<ref name="CricinfoProfile" /> He is known for his unique punch style of hitting the ball over square. He is also renowned for his picture-perfect [[straight drive]], often completed with no follow-through. The straight drive is often said to be his favourite shot.<ref>{{cite news | url=httphttps://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011sports/cricket/series-09tournaments/sachin-18tendulkar--an-indian-icon/top-stories/30171553_1_sachinStraight-tendulkardrive-straightis-drivemy-indiafavourite-englandshot-testsays-seriesTendulkar/articleshow/10029493.cms | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707082756/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-18/top-stories/30171553_1_sachin-tendulkar-straight-drive-india-england-test-series | archive-date=7 July 2012 | title=Straight drive is my favourite shot, says Tendulkar | access-date=23 September 2011 | work=[[The Times of India]] | url-status=live | date=18 September 2011}}</ref> In 2008, [[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".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5g1GRbImnh5S88rDMiES1YDRgx9yw |title=AFP: Tendulkar a special talent, says Gavaskar |date=18 October 2008 |access-date=27 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081021164512/http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5g1GRbImnh5S88rDMiES1YDRgx9yw |archive-date=21 October 2008 }}</ref> Equipment-wise, his bats tend to be heavier than the average batsman.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/five-players-who-used-heavy-bats/5|title=Five players who used heavy bats|date=22 September 2016|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref>
 
[[Sir Donald Bradman]], considered by many as the greatest batsman of all time, considered Tendulkar to have a batting style similar to his. In his biography, it is stated that, "Bradman was most taken by Tendulkar's technique, compactness and shot production, and had asked his wife to have a look at Tendulkar, having felt that Tendulkar played like him. Bradman's wife, Jessie, agreed that they did appear similar".<ref>{{cite web |date=16 August 2001 |title=Bradman never missed a Tendulkar innings in last five years |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bradman-never-missed-a-tendulkar-innings-in-last-five-years-96323 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100128160441/http://www.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/96323.html |archive-date=28 January 2010 |access-date=14 December 2007 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=I dream of genius&nbsp;... |url=http://observer.guardian.co.uk/osm/story/0,,766851,00.html |access-date=26 April 2012 |newspaper=Observer Sport Monthly |date=4 August 2002 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928054453/http://observer.guardian.co.uk/osm/story/0%2C%2C766851%2C00.html |archive-date=28 September 2012 }}</ref>
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== Reception and legacy ==
[[File:Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar Wax Statue in Madame Tussauds London.jpg|thumb|Tendulkar's Wax Statue in [[Madame Tussauds]], London]]Tendulkar is often regarded as one of the greatest and most influential [[cricketer|cricketers]] in the [[history of cricket]]. His consistent performances earned him a fan following across the globe, including amongstamong Australian crowds, where Tendulkar has consistently scored centuries.<ref name="Tendertouch">{{Cite news|first=Chloe |last=Saltau |title=Tender touch |url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/cricket/tender-touch/2007/12/08/1196813091099.html?page=fullpage |date=9 December 2007 |access-date=12 December 2007 |publisher=[[The Age]] Newspaper |location=Melbourne |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071212154932/http://www.theage.com.au/news/cricket/tender-touch/2007/12/08/1196813091099.html?page=fullpage |archive-date=12 December 2007 }}</ref> One of the most popular sayings by his fans is, "Cricket is my religion and Sachin is my God".<ref name="gordon">{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Opinion/Editorials/Brown_moots_honour_for_Tendulkar/rssarticleshow/2722571.cms |title=Brown moots honour for Tendulkar |work=The Economic Times |location=India |access-date=1 June 2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080228224123/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Opinion/Editorials/Brown_moots_honour_for_Tendulkar/rssarticleshow/2722571.cms |archive-date=28 February 2008 }}</ref> [[ESPNcricinfo]] mentions in his profile that, "...&nbsp;Tendulkar remains, by a distance, the most worshipped cricketer in the world".<ref name="CricinfoProfile" />
 
During the Australian tour of India in 1998, [[Matthew Hayden]] said, "I have seen God. He bats at no. 4 in India in Tests".<ref>{{cite news| url=httphttps://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-03-29home/opinion/edit-page/28149752_1_sachinWhy-tendulkarEnglish-gwaliorfails-odi-godTendulkar/articleshow/5735567.cms | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811054327/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-03-29/edit-page/28149752_1_sachin-tendulkar-gwalior-odi-god | archive-date=11 August 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] | first1=CP | last1=Surendran | title=Why English fails Tendulkar | url-status=live | date=29 March 2010}}</ref> However, Tendulkar himself is reported to have said, "I am not God of cricket. I make mistakes, God doesn't".<ref>{{cite news|agency=Press Trust of India |url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/i-am-not-god-of-cricket-tendulkar/article4580645.ece?homepage=true |title=I am not god of cricket: Tendulkar |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=4 April 2013 |access-date=2 August 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021155708/http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/i-am-not-god-of-cricket-tendulkar/article4580645.ece?homepage=true |archive-date=21 October 2013 }}</ref> Tendulkar made a special appearance in the [[Bollywood]] film [[Stumped (film)|''Stumped'']] in 2003, appearing as himself.<ref>{{cite web|author=Abhishek Boyanpalli |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-retires-100-facts-763750 |title=Sachin Tendulkar retires: 100 facts about the Little Master bowing out after 24 years |work=[[Daily Mirror]] |date=10 October 2013 |access-date=10 October 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010222832/http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-retires-100-facts-763750 |archive-date=10 October 2013 }}</ref>{{Unreliable fringe source|reason=No major newspaper, website or Book published that Tendulkar acted, did cameo in "Stumped" film.|date=November 2021}}
 
On 24 February 2010, the cricket website ESPNcricinfo could not handle the heavy traffic experienced after Tendulkar broke the record for the [[List of One Day International cricket records#Highest individual score (progression of record)|highest individual male score]] in a [[One Day International]] match against South Africa, also becoming the first player to score 200* in the history of ODIs as more than 5&nbsp;million fans visited the website at a time.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bal |first=Sambit |title=Tendulkar breaks ESPNcricinfo records |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/tendulkar-breaks-cricinfo-records-617220 |access-date=22 January 2012 |work='From the Editor' blog |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/india/7308573/Sachin-Tendulkars-200-breaks-ODI-world-record-as-India-crush-South-Africa.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/india/7308573/Sachin-Tendulkars-200-breaks-ODI-world-record-as-India-crush-South-Africa.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |location=London |newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |first=Nick |last=Hoult |title=Sachin Tendulkar's 200 breaks ODI world record as India crush South Africa |date=24 February 2010}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
 
There have been many instances when Tendulkar's fans undertook extreme activities over his [[Dismissal (cricket)|dismissal]] in a game. As reported by many Indian newspapers, for example, a young man [[Suicide by hanging|hanged himself]] due to distress over Tendulkar's failure to reach his 100th century.<ref>{{cite news |url=httphttps://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-04city/bangalore/29380003_1_sachinSachin-fan-sachinhangs-tendulkar-sujayhimself/articleshow/7858995.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501005200/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-04/bangalore/29380003_1_sachin-fan-sachin-tendulkar-sujay |archive-date=1 May 2013 |title=Sachin fan hangs himself |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |agency=[[Times News Network]] |date=3 April 2011|url-status=live |access-date=30 May 2012}}</ref>
 
At home in Mumbai, Tendulkar's fan following has caused him to lead a different lifestyle. [[Ian Chappell]] has said that he would be unable to cope with the lifestyle Tendulkar was forced to lead, having to "wear a wig and go out and watch a movie only at night".<ref name="Futuresuperstars">{{cite web |url=http://content-www.cricinfo.com/talk/content/multimedia/304373.html?view=transcript |title=Next change: the superstars of the future |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 December 2007 |date=30 July 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022103850/http://content-www.cricinfo.com/talk/content/multimedia/304373.html?view=transcript |archive-date=22 October 2008 }}</ref> In an interview with Tim Sheridan, Tendulkar admitted that he sometimes went for quiet drives in the streets of Mumbai late at night when he would be able to enjoy some peace and silence.<ref>{{cite news|last=Murzello |first=Clayton |title=Figures, But Only of Speech |url=http://www.outlookindia.com/printarticle.aspx?270517 |access-date=26 April 2012 |newspaper=Outlook India |date=1 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430084837/http://www.outlookindia.com/printarticle.aspx?270517 |archive-date=30 April 2013 }}</ref>
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* 2019 – Inducted into the [[ICC Cricket Hall of Fame]]<ref>{{Cite news |agency=Press Trust of India |date=19 July 2019 |title=Sachin Tendulkar, Allan Donald inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-allan-donald-inducted-into-iccs-hall-of-fame/article28569759.ece |access-date=23 October 2021 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* 2020 – [[Laureus World Sports Award]] for Best Sporting Moment (2000–2020)<ref>{{cite web |date=19 February 2020 |title=Laureus World Sports Awards 2020: Sachin Tendulkar Wins Sporting Moment of the Year Award |url=https://m.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/laureus-world-sports-awards-2020-sachin-tendulkar-wins-sporting-moment-of-the-year-award-1582083831-1 |access-date=19 March 2020 |website=Jagranjosh.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=18 February 2020 |title=Sachin Tendulkar receives Laureus best sporting moment award; Hamilton, Messi share World Sportsman of the year honour |newspaper=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/tendulkar-receives-laureus-best-sporting-moment-award-hamilton-messi-share-world-sportsman-of-the-year-honour/articleshow/74186270.cms |access-date=19 March 2020}}</ref>
* 2023- On his 50th birthday, the West Stand at the iconic [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] has been renamed the 'Sachin Tendulkar Stand.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 April 2023 |title=Sharjah stadium stand named after Sachin Tendulkar on his 50th birthday |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/sharjah-stadium-stand-named-after-sachin-tendulkar-on-his-50th-birthday-101682398617637.html |access-date=27 April 2023 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
* On 24 April 2023, the [[Sydney Cricket Ground]] unveiled a set of gates named after Tendulkar and [[Brian Lara]] on the occasion of Tendulkar's 50th birthday and the 30th anniversary of Lara's [[innings]] of 277 at the ground.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |date=24 April 2023 |title=Sydney Cricket Ground gates named after Tendulkar, Lara |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/sydney-cricket-ground-gates-named-after-tendulkar-lara-2023-04-24/ |access-date=24 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=ANI |date=24 April 2023 |title=Gates named after Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara unveiled at Sydney Cricket Ground |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/gates-named-after-sachin-tendulkar-brian-lara-unveiled-at-sydney-cricket-ground/article66772634.ece |access-date=24 April 2023 |issn=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 April 2023 |title=Sachin Tendulkar honoured with gate at Sydney Cricket Ground on 50th birthday |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-honoured-with-gate-at-sydney-cricket-ground-on-50th-birthday-1212439.html |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>
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=== Statistics ===
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== Political career ==
In April 2012, Tendulkar was [[List of nominated members of the Rajya Sabha|nominated]] by [[Pratibha Patil|President Pratibha Patil]] to the [[Rajya Sabha]], the upper house of [[Parliament of India|India's parliament]]. He became the first active sportsperson and cricketer to receive the honour.<ref name="RajyaSabhaNom2">{{cite news|title=Rajya Sabha stint |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Sachin-starts-Rajya-Sabha-stint-seeks-help-to-bring-changes/Article1-865571.aspx |access-date=4 June 2012 |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=4 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120604140724/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Sachin-starts-Rajya-Sabha-stint-seeks-help-to-bring-changes/Article1-865571.aspx |archive-date=4 June 2012 }}</ref><ref name="RajyaSabhaNom1">{{cite news|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sachin-tendulkar-says-yes-to-rs-nomination/252413-37-64.html |title=Sachin Tendulkar accepts Congress's Rajya Sabha nomination offer: reports |location=India |access-date=26 April 2012 |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120428110644/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sachin-tendulkar-says-yes-to-rs-nomination/252413-37-64.html |archive-date=28 April 2012 }}</ref> He took the oath of office on 4 June.<ref>{{cite news| url=httphttps://articleswww.timesofindia.indiatimescricbuzz.com/2012-06-04/top-stories/32030472_1_cricket-oath-sachin-ramesh-tendulkar?utm_source=gocricket&utm_medium=webredirect&utm_campaign=timesinternet&referral=PM | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126040825/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-04/top-stories/32030472_1_cricket-oath-sachin-ramesh-tendulkar | archive-date=26 January 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Sachin Tendulkar sworn in as Rajya Sabha MP | url-status=live | date=4 June 2012 }}</ref> He refused to accept the bungalow allotted to him in [[New Delhi]], calling it "a waste of [taxpayers'] money as I reside in Mumbai".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_sachin-tendulkar-turns-down-government-quarter_1700417 |title=Sachin Tendulkar turns down government quarter |date=10 June 2012 |access-date=10 June 2012 |publisher=DNA Media, Mumbai |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120613175042/http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_sachin-tendulkar-turns-down-government-quarter_1700417 |archive-date=13 June 2012 }}</ref>
 
=== Attendance ===
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== Role in public awareness and philanthropy ==
{{For|charity matches Tendulkar has participated in|#Exhibition and charity matches}}
Tendulkar has a charitable organisation, the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation.<ref>{{cite webnews |title=Watch: Heartwarming moment Sachin Tendulkar met babies in Jammu and Kashmir who had facial deformities fixed |url=https://sachintendulkarindianexpress.com/foundationarticle/sports/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-helps-in-treatment-of-babies-born-with-deformities-9190164/ |titlework=FoundationThe |publisher=Sachintendulkar.comIndian Express |date=1 March 2024 |access-date=102 JanuaryAugust 20222024 |url-access=subscription}}</ref>{{Third-party inline|date=March 2023}} He has also supported the campaigns of other organisations.
 
Since November 2013, he has been the [[List of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors|UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador]] for South Asia as well its national ambassador for India.<ref name="RegionalAmbassadors">{{cite web |date=26 January 2014 |title=Regional Ambassadors |url=http://www.unicef.org/people/people_regionalambassadors.html |access-date=20 February 2014 |publisher=UNICEF}}</ref><ref name="National">{{cite web |date=15 May 2019 |title=National ambassadors |url=http://www.unicef.org/people/people_nationalambassadors.html |access-date=19 February 2020 |publisher=UNICEF}}</ref>
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== Post-playing career ==
=== Cricket Advisory Committee ===
In 2015, Tendulkar was appointed by the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI) to the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC).<ref>{{Cite news|title=Not getting "any compensation" from Mumbai Indians – Sachin Tendulkar|work=ESPNcricinfo|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/not-getting-any-compensation-from-mumbai-indians-sachin-tendulkar-1182487%3fplatform=amp}}</ref> He was one of three in the committee, along with [[VVS Laxman]] and [[Sourav Ganguly]]. HeIn 2018 he resigned from this job after allegations of conflict of interest, and in 2019 the complaint against him was dismissed.<ref>{{Datecite news |last1=Rao |first1=K Shriniwas missing|date=February28 2022}}May 2019 |title=Conflict of interest: Complaint against Sachin Tendulkar dismissed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/conflict-of-interest-complaint-against-sachin-tendulkar-dismissed/articleshow/69531787.cms |work=The Times of India {{When|access-date=February2 2022August 2024}}</ref> The CAC was formed by BCCI to appoint a head coach for the [[India national cricket team|Indian cricket team]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman likely to return to BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee.|work=[[India Today]]|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/sports/cricket/story/sachin-tendulkar-vvs-laxman-set-to-return-to-bcci-cricket-advisory-committee-1623819-2019-11-29}}</ref> On 23 June 2016, CAC appointed [[Anil Kumble]] as the national team's head coach.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anil Kumble appointed India's new coach at BCCI's inaugural conclave.|work=[[India Today]]|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/sports/cricket/story/anil-kumble-india-new-coach-cricket-advisory-committee-ravi-shastri-bcci-15796-2016-06-23}}</ref>
 
In 2019, Tendulkar made his debut as a [[Cricket commentator]] during the [[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019 ICC Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|date=31 May 2019|title=Sachin Opens Again: Tendulkar makes debut in commentary box in World Cup opener|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket-world-cup/sachin-tendulkar-opens-again-commentary-box-world-cup-2019-opener-5757078/|access-date=16 November 2021|work=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Lalotra |first1=Gautam |date=31 May 2019 |title='Sachin Opens Again' marks debut of Tendulkar in commentary box at World Cup opener |url=https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/sachin-opens-again-marks-debut-of-tendulkar-in-commentary-box-at-world-cup-opener-1222425 |access-date=13 May 2022 |work=news.abplive.comABP Live|access-date=3113 May 2019 |language=en2022}}</ref>
 
== In media ==
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In 2001, Tendulkar appeared on ''[[Kaun Banega Crorepati]]'' on [[Star Plus]] with [[Vinod Kambli]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/kbc-when-sachin-tendulkar-made-a-comment-about-vinod-kambli-s-temper-and-amitabh-bachchan-was-surprised-101631693928107-amp.html |title=KBC: When Sachin Tendulkar made a comment about Vinod Kambli's temper and Amitabh Bachchan was surprised |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=15 September 2021 |access-date=10 January 2022}}</ref><ref name="jansatta.com" />
 
In 2011, ''Tendulkar Opus'' was released by [[Kraken Opus]], a specialtyspeciality book publisher.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luxurylaunches.com |title=First Sachin Tendulkar Opus is the most expensive book on cricket at $350,000 |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/first-sachin-tendulkar-opus-is-the-most-expensive-book-on-cricket-at-350000-2011-12 |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}</ref> Ten copies were part of the "Blood Edition", in which Tendulkar's blood was "mixed into the paper pulp" of the signature page.<ref name=":5">{{Cite news |last=Flood |first=Alison |date=19 July 2010 |title=Sachin Tendulkar's blood used to prepare special edition of his memoirs |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/jul/19/sachin-tendulkar-blood-memoirs |access-date=29 March 2023 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> The proceeds from the "Blood Editions", which cost US$75,000 each, went to Tendulkar's charitable organisation.<ref name=":5" /> Other editions were offered: about a thousand hardback copies at US$2,000–$3,000, a smaller edition at US$200–$300, and a digital edition.<ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Luscombe |first=Belinda |date=21 July 2010 |title=Sachin Tendulkar: You Want Blood with That Book? |language=en-US |magazine=Time |url=https://newsfeed.time.com/2010/07/21/sachin-tendulkar-you-want-blood-with-that-book/ |access-date=29 March 2023 |issn=0040-781X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 March 2023 |title=One Sachin Tendulkar Opus to cost $ 350,000 - India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/one-sachin-tendulkar-opus-to-cost-350000-147779-2011-12-04 |access-date=29 March 2023 |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329054413/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/one-sachin-tendulkar-opus-to-cost-350000-147779-2011-12-04 |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref>
 
Tendulkar's autobiography, ''[[Playing It My Way]]'', was released on 6 November 2014. It was listed in the 2016 ''[[Limca Book of Records]]'' for breaking the record for adult hardback pre-publication orders, with 150,289.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bestselling adult hardback on release (orders on first day of publication) |url=http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/record-detail.aspx?rid=1023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818072725/http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/record-detail.aspx?rid=1023 |archive-date=18 August 2016 |access-date=30 June 2016 |publisher=Limca Book of Records}}</ref> It was written by a [[ghostwriter]], [[Boria Majumdar]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Mohan |first=R |date=10 November 2014 |title=Another record for Sachin? |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/141110/lifestyle-booksart/article/another-record-sachin |work=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=24 December 2021}}</ref>
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* Krishnaswamy, V. (2012). ''Sachin : a hundred hundreds now''. Noida: Harper Sport. {{ISBN|978-93-5029-999-9}}. {{OCLC|798903474}}.
* Murray, Peter (2002). ''Sachin Tendulkar Masterful''. Ashish Shukla. New Delhi: Rupa. {{ISBN|81-7167-806-8}}. {{OCLC|50562812}}.
* Pant, Dharmendra; {{Lang-Langx|hi|पंत, धर्मेन्द्र|label=none}} (2012). ''Sacina ke sau śataka = Sachin ke sau shatak'' (Pahalā saṃskaraṇa&nbsp;ed.). Naī Dillī. {{ISBN|978-81-237-6524-2}}. {{OCLC|829937315}}. (''in Hindi'')
* Purandare, Vaibhav (2005). ''Sachin Tendulkar : a definitive biography''. New Delhi. {{ISBN|978-81-7436-898-0}}. {{OCLC|903937930}}.
* Santhanam, Vijay (2009). ''If cricket is a religion, Sachin is God''. Shyam Balasubramanian. New Delhi: HarperCollins Publishers India, a joint venture with the India Today Group. {{ISBN|978-81-7223-821-6}}. {{OCLC|315479432}}.
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