Commonly Asked Questions
Who is richer, Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli?
Sachin Tendulkar is reportedly richer than Virat Kohli. His net worth is around ₹1300, while Virat Kohli’s net worth is ₹1050.
Who has scored 100 centuries in international cricket?
Sachin Tendulkar is the only cricketer to score 100 centuries in international cricket.
At what age did Sachin Tendulkar retire?
Sachin Tendulkar retired at the age of 40 in 2013.
Who is the wife of Sachin Tendulkar?
Anjali Mehta is the wife of Sachin Tendulkar. They were married on 24th May, 1995. She is a pediatrician.
What is the longest six of Sachin Tendulkar?
The longest six of Sachin Tendulkar was 112 meters. He made it in an One Day International against England in 2003.
What is the name of the autobiography of Sachin Tendulkar?
The autobiography of Sachin Tendulkar is titled “Playing it My Way” and was released on 6th November 2014.
Sachin Tendulkar, often nicknamed as “Little Master” and “God of Cricket”, is an icon for millions of cricket lovers. He is considered the Greatest cricketer and the greatest batsman of all time. He was a member of parliament in the Rajya Sabha from 2012 to 2018 (by Presidential nomination).
He was the captain of the Indian cricket team during two periods: 1996 to 1997 and 1990 to 2000.
Details
Full Name | Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar |
Date of Birth | 24th April 1973 |
Birth Place | Mumbai (then Bombay), Maharashtra |
Sachin Tendulkar Age | 52 (as of 2025) |
Nicknames | Little Master, Master Blaster, God of cricket |
Height | 5 ft 5 inches ( 165 cm) |
National side | India |
Role | Top order Batter |
Batting style | Right handed |
Bowling style | Right arm leg break, right arm off break |
Sachin Tendulkar Father’s Name | Ramesh Tendulkar |
Mother’s Name | Rajni |
Brothers’ Name | Ajit, and Nitin |
Sister’s Name | Savita |
Sachin Tendulkar Wife’s Name | Anjali Mehta |
Sachin Tendulkar Daughter’s Name | Sara Tendulkar |
Son’s Name | Arjun Tendulkar |
Early life and Education
Sachin Tendulkar was born on 24th April 1973. He was born in the Dadar neighborhood in Mumbai (then Bombay), Maharashtra. His mother, Rajni, worked in an insurance firm, and his father, Ramesh Tendulkar, was a respected Marathi poet and novelist. He has two half-brothers and a half sister.
He spent his early years of life in the Sahitya Sahawas Cooperative Housing Society in Bhandra. He was introduced to cricket in 1984 by his elder brother Ajit (who had earlier played in the Bombay Kanga Cricket League).
In 1987, he went to the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai (then Madras), to get his training as a fast bowler, at the age of 14.
He attended the Indian Education Society’s New English School in Bhandra. Later, he attended Sharadashram Vidyamandir School at the advice of his cricket coach, Ramakant Achrekar.
Sachin Tendulkar Net Worth
Sachin Tendulkar is one of the richest cricketers of India. His net worth is around ₹1300 ($170 USD).
He has endorsed many brands like Coca-Cola, Boost Drinks, Apollo Tyres, and Boost Drinks.
He had made some long term investments, and invested in real estate, both in India and abroad.
He also held stakes in the Kerala Blasters football club in the ISL.
He lives in a bungalow in Bhandra, a coastal suburb of Mumbai.
Domestic Cricket Career
Sachin Tendulkar’s domestic cricket career began in 1988 at the age of 15, when he made his Ranji Trophy debut for Mumbai. In his first match, he scored 100 against Gujarat, becoming the youngest Indian to score a century on debut in FC.
He then went on to play in the Duleep Trophy and Irani Trophy. His performance was so good that national selectors noticed him. Sachin Tendulkar was a part of a total of five Ranji Trophy finals, in which Mumbai won 4 times.
International Cricket Career
His international Cricket career spanned 24 years, from 1989 to 2013. He holds many batting records and is known as the “God of Cricket”.
Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut for India on 15th November 1989, against Pakistan. He was just 16 years old then.
He scored 215 runs at an average of 35.83 in the test series.
He made his One-Day International Debut on 18th December 1989 against Pakistan in Gujranwala.
He made 117 runs with an average of 29.25 in tests in the tour of New Zealand.
On 14th August, 1990, on a tour to England, he emerged as the second youngest cricketer to make a century in a test (in the second test in Manchester, he made 119 not out).
During the 1996 World Cup, he became the tournament’s highest run-scorer (523 runs).
He continued to perform consistently in the 2000s. In 2003, he played in the World Cup final and finished as the tournament’s highest run scorer ( he made 673 runs).
He became the first batsman in the history of cricket to score a double century in ODIs (he scored 200 against South Africa), in 2010.
In 2011, he helped India win the ICC Cricket World Cup, held at the Wankhede Stadium.
In 2012, he reached the milestone of 100 international centuries, a record that remains unbroken.
He retired from ODIs in December 2012. In 2013, he played his final test match against the West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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Sachin Tendulkar Stats
Batting Career Statistics
Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s |
Test | 200 | 329 | 15921 | 248 | 53.8 | – | 51 |
One Day International | 463 | 452 | 18426 | 200 | 44.8 | 86.2 | 48 |
T20 International | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 10.0 | 83.3 | 0 |
Indian Premier League | 78 | 78 | 2334 | 100 | 34.8 | 119.8 | 1 |
Bowling Career Statistics
Format | Matches | Innings | Runs Given | Wickets | Economy Rate | Average | Strike Rate |
Test | 200 | 145 | 2492 | 46 | 3.53 | 54.2 | 92.2 |
One Day International | 463 | 270 | 6850 | 154 | 5.10 | 44.5 | 52.3 |
T20 International | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 4.80 | 12.0 | 15.0 |
Indian Premier League | 78 | 4 | 58 | 0 | 9.67 | – | – |
Fielding Career Statistics
Format | Catches | Runs Outs | Stumpings |
Test | 115 | 8 | 0 |
One Day International | 140 | 23 | 0 |
T20 International | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Indian Premier League | 23 | 3 | 0 |
Achievements and Awards
He had received the following awards:
- In 1994, Arjuna Award
- In 1997, Wisden Cricketer of the Year
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna: 1997-98
- In 1999, Padma Shri
- In 2008, Padma Vibhushan
- In 2010, ICC Cricketer of the Year (also known as Sir Garfield Sobers Award).
- In 2014, Bharat Ratna, thus becoming the first sportsperson to receive Bharat Ratna.
- In 2019, ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
- In 2025, CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.
Career apart from playing cricket
- He was nominated by President Pratibha Patil in April 2012 to be a member of the Rajya Sabha.
- He was appointed to the Cricket Advisory Committee by the BCCI.
- In 2019, he became a cricket commentator in the ICC Cricket World Cup.
- He has also been serving in the Indian Air Force from 2010 to the present. He holds the rank of Honorary Group Captain.
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Conclusion
Sachin Tendulkar retired on November 16, 2013. His farewell from playing cricket was emotional for his fans. He is regarded as the all time greatest batsman of India.
