Early Life
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar was born on 24 April 1973 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His father, Ramesh Tendulkar, was a famous Marathi novelist, and his mother, Rajni, worked in an insurance company. Sachin's childhood name was 'Tendya'. Since childhood, Sachin had a deep love for cricket and started playing with the first cricket bat made by his mother.
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar was born on 24 April 1973 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His father, Ramesh Tendulkar, was a famous Marathi novelist, and his mother, Rajni, worked in an insurance company. Sachin's childhood name was 'Tendya'. Since childhood, Sachin had a deep love for cricket and started playing with the first cricket bat made by his mother.
Entry into Cricket
The first person to recognize Sachin's talent was his elder brother Ajit. He took Sachin to Ramakant Achrekar, a famous cricket coach from Mumbai. Achrekar played an important role in honing Sachin's talent. Sachin took admission in Shardaashram Vidyalaya and his cricket journey started from here. He soon attracted everyone's attention due to his excellent batting.
Start of International Career
Sachin Tendulkar played his first international test match against Pakistan in 1989 at the age of 16. At that time, just by looking at his game, it was predicted that he would become a great player in the world of cricket. Sachin showed his talent by scoring a brilliant half-century in his second Test match itself.
Journey towards Greatness
Sachin Tendulkar made many world records in his career. He scored many centuries in Test and ODI cricket and held the record of scoring the most runs. Sachin's 'Desert Storm' innings played against Australia in Sharjah in 1998 is still fresh in the hearts of cricket lovers. In 2010, he set a new record by scoring a double century in ODI cricket.
World cup Victory
Sachin's dream was to win the World Cup for India. This dream was fulfilled in 2011, when India won the World Cup under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Sachin's performance was excellent throughout the tournament and he contributed significantly to the victory for his country.
Retirement
In 2013, Sachin Tendulkar retired from international cricket. His last Test match was played against West Indies at Wankhede Stadium, Kolkata. After this match, in his emotional speech, Sachin thanked everyone for all the support and love he received during his career.
Honors and Achievements
Sachin Tendulkar was honored with many awards for his achievements. He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1994, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 1997, Padma Shri in 1999, and Padma Vibhushan in 2008. In 2014, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, making him the youngest and first sportsperson to receive the honour.
Conclusion
Sachin Tendulkar is not just a cricket player, he is an inspiration. His story teaches us that any goal can be achieved with dedication, hard work and passion. Sachin Tendulkar's name will always be taken with respect and pride in the world of cricket.
