India
Top-Order Batter
#10
All-Time Legend
Complete Dossier
Sachin Tendulkar
SEC 1 Player Introduction & Biography
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is universally revered as the 'God of Cricket' and one of the most complete batsmen in world history. Over an awe-inspiring international career spanning 24 years from 1989 to 2013, Tendulkar served as the heartbeat of Indian cricket and inspired generations of players around the world.
Debut at 16 & Golden Era
Making his Test debut against Pakistan in Karachi at the tender age of 16, Tendulkar fearlessly stood up to legendary pacers like Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. Over the next two decades, he established the gold standard of classical batting technique, balance, and shot selection.
100 Centuries & World Cup Glory
He is the all-time leading run-scorer in both Test (15,921 runs) and ODI (18,426 runs) cricket. In 2012, he achieved the mythical landmark of 100 international centuries. In 2014, he was honored with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, and in 2019 was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.
Career Numbers at a Glance
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Cricket | 200 | 329 | 15,921 | 248* | 53.78 | 54.07 | 51 | 68 | 46 |
| ODI | 463 | 452 | 18,426 | 200* | 44.83 | 86.23 | 49 | 96 | 154 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 10.00 | 83.33 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| IPL / Franchise | 78 | 78 | 2,334 | 100* | 34.83 | 119.81 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
SEC 2 Personal Information
SEC 4 Format-Wise & Competition Statistics
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Batting & Fielding Statistics
| Format | Mat | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 200 | 329 | 15,921 | 248* | 53.78 | 54.07 | 51 | 68 | 2,058 | 69 | 115 |
| ODI | 463 | 452 | 18,426 | 200* | 44.83 | 86.23 | 49 | 96 | 2,016 | 195 | 140 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 10.00 | 83.33 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| IPL | 78 | 78 | 2,334 | 100* | 34.83 | 119.81 | 1 | 13 | 295 | 29 | 23 |
Bowling Statistics
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | 5-Wkt Hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 200 | 46 | 3/10 | 54.17 | 3.52 | 0 |
| ODI | 463 | 154 | 5/32 | 44.48 | 5.10 | 2 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 1/12 | 12.00 | 4.80 | 0 |
| IPL | 78 | 0 | 0/0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | 0 |
SEC 3 Career Journey & Timeline
Chronological roadmap of debuts, championships, historic records, and retirement.
Test Debut at Age 16 in Karachi
Stepped onto the international stage against a hostile Pakistani bowling attack.
International Debut at Age 16 in Karachi
Began his international career facing Pakistan's fearsome bowling attack.
Iconic Desert Storm Centuries in Sharjah
Smashed twin centuries against Australia to win the Coca-Cola Cup in Sharjah.
Player of the Tournament, ICC Cricket World Cup
Scored 673 runs in the tournament in South Africa, an all-time tournament record.
First Double Centurion in ODI History
Became the first male cricketer to score 200* in an ODI inning against South Africa.
First Man to Score 200 in ODI Cricket
Created history in Gwalior by registering the first-ever 200* in Men's ODI cricket.
Lifted the ICC Cricket World Cup in Mumbai
Realized a lifelong dream as India won the World Cup in his 6th tournament appearance.
Completed 100th International Century
Achieved the landmark 100th international hundred against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
100th International Century Landmark
Achieved the landmark 100th international century against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
Farewell 200th Test at Wankhede Stadium
Bowed out of international cricket after 200 Tests with an emotional farewell speech in Mumbai.
Emotional 200th Test Farewell at Wankhede
Bowed out of international cricket after 200 Tests with an iconic farewell speech.
SEC 5 Major Records & Achievements
Most Runs in International Cricket (34,357 Runs)
The all-time leading run-getter in both Test matches (15,921) and ODIs (18,426).
100 International Centuries (51 Test + 49 ODI)
The only batsman in history to register a century of international centuries.
First Double Century in Men's ODI Cricket (200*)
Broke the 200-run ceiling in ODIs against South Africa at Gwalior on 24 February 2010.
Most Matches Played in Cricket History (664 Matches)
Represented India in 200 Tests, 463 ODIs, and 1 T20I over a span of 24 years.
Most Runs in Test History (15,921 Runs)
All-time highest run-scorer in Test cricket history across 200 matches with 51 centuries.
Most Runs in ODI History (18,426 Runs)
All-time leading run-getter in ODIs across 463 matches with 49 centuries.
First Double Centurion in Men's ODI (200*)
Broke the 200-run barrier in Men's ODI cricket against South Africa at Gwalior on 24 Feb 2010.
Most Matches in International Cricket (664 Matches)
Represented India in 200 Tests, 463 ODIs, and 1 T20I over a span of 24 years.
National Honors & Hall of Fame Induction
Bharat Ratna (2014) - India's Highest Civilian Award
Padma Vibhushan (2008), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (1997), Padma Shri (1999)
ICC Cricket Hall of Fame (Inducted 2019)
Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World (1998, 2010)
SEC 6 Teams & Former Clubs
International squads, domestic state teams, county clubs, and franchise leagues represented:
Leadership & Captaincy History
Captained India in 25 Tests and 73 ODIs. Led India to victory in the Titan Cup (1996) and Sahara Cup (1997). Captained Mumbai Indians in the IPL from 2008 to 2011, guiding them to the 2010 IPL Final and winning the 2011 Champions League Twenty20.
| Format | Matches Led | Won | Lost | Tied / Draw | Win % | Major Trophies & Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 25 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 16.00% | Titan Cup 1996 |
| ODI | 73 | 23 | 43 | 1 | 31.50% | Sahara Cup 1997, Singer Cup 1996 |
| IPL | 51 | 30 | 21 | 0 | 58.82% | Champions League T20 (2011), IPL Finalist (2010) |
SEC 7 Retirement Details & Career Retrospective
Official Career Retrospective
Status: Officially RetiredSEC 8 Sources & Verification
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SEC 9 Related Players & Era Peers
Iconic contemporaries, teammates, and role peers:
Brian Lara
West Indies • Top-Order Batter
Donald Bradman
Australia • Top-Order Batter
Sunil Gavaskar
India • Opening Batter
Virat Kohli
India • Top-Order BatterSEC 10 Head-to-Head Comparisons
Side-by-side historical stat comparisons: