Here’s a detailed history of Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers in the world:

Here’s a detailed history of Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers in the world:

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🏏 Early Life  

• Full Name: Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar

• Born: April 24, 1973, in Mumbai (then Bombay), Maharashtra, India.

• Parents: Ramesh Tendulkar (a Marathi novelist) and Rajni Tendulkar (worked in insurance).

• Education: Sharadashram Vidyamandir, Mumbai — a school known for its strong cricket program.

• Coach: Ramakant Achrekar — the man who shaped his early cricketing career.

From a very young age, Sachin showed extraordinary talent. He used to practice for hours in the nets, often switching between matches at different grounds on the same day.

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🧒 Early Cricket Career

• At age 14, he scored a record partnership of 664 runs with Vinod Kambli in a Harris Shield match — a school cricket tournament in Mumbai.

• His performances quickly caught attention at the national level.

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🇮🇳 International Debut

• Test Debut: November 15, 1989, against Pakistan in Karachi — at just 16 years old.

• ODI Debut: December 18, 1989, against Pakistan in Gujranwala.

Despite a tough debut series against a fierce Pakistani bowling attack (Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Imran Khan), his courage impressed everyone.

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🌟 Rise to Stardom

• 1990: Scored his first Test century (119*) against England at Old Trafford, Manchester.

• 1994: Scored his first ODI century (110 against Australia in Colombo).

• Became India’s most dependable batsman, known for his perfect technique and wide range of strokes.

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🏆 Major Achievements

• World Cup 2011: Played a key role in India’s victory — the first World Cup win for India since 1983.

• Highest run-scorer in both Tests and ODIs:

  • Tests: 15,921 runs in 200 matches.

  • ODIs: 18,426 runs in 463 matches.

• First batsman to score a double century (200) in ODIs* — against South Africa in 2010.

• 100 International Centuries — a world record (51 in Tests, 49 in ODIs).

• Wisden Cricketer of the Year (1997) and recipient of numerous awards including:

  • Bharat Ratna (2014): India’s highest civilian award (first sportsperson to receive it).

  • Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (1997–98)

  • Padma Shri (1999)

  • Padma Vibhushan (2008)

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🏟️ Retirement

• ODI Retirement: December 23, 2012.

• Test & All Formats Retirement: November 16, 2013, after his 200th Test at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai — his home ground.
  His farewell speech moved millions across the world.

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Personal Life

• Married: Anjali Mehta (1995), a pediatrician.

• Children: Sara and Arjun Tendulkar (Arjun is also a professional cricketer).

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🏅 Legacy

• Known as “The God of Cricket” for his humility, consistency, and unmatched records.

• Inspired a generation of cricketers including Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and many others.

• After retirement, he’s involved in philanthropy, cricket mentorship, and social causes.

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🏏 Early Life

• Full Name: Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar

• Born: April 24, 1973, in Mumbai (then Bombay), Maharashtra, India.

• Parents: Ramesh Tendulkar (a Marathi novelist) and Rajni Tendulkar (worked in insurance).

• Education: Sharadashram Vidyamandir, Mumbai — a school known for its strong cricket program.

• Coach: Ramakant Achrekar — the man who shaped his early cricketing career.

From a very young age, Sachin showed extraordinary talent. He used to practice for hours in the nets, often switching between matches at different grounds on the same day.

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🧒 Early Cricket Career

• At age 14, he scored a record partnership of 664 runs with Vinod Kambli in a Harris Shield match — a school cricket tournament in Mumbai.

• His performances quickly caught attention at the national level.

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🇮🇳 International Debut

• Test Debut: November 15, 1989, against Pakistan in Karachi — at just 16 years old.

• ODI Debut: December 18, 1989, against Pakistan in Gujranwala.

Despite a tough debut series against a fierce Pakistani bowling attack (Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Imran Khan), his courage impressed everyone.

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🌟 Rise to Stardom

• 1990: Scored his first Test century (119*) against England at Old Trafford, Manchester.

• 1994: Scored his first ODI century (110 against Australia in Colombo).

• Became India’s most dependable batsman, known for his perfect technique and wide range of strokes.

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🏆 Major Achievements

• World Cup 2011: Played a key role in India’s victory — the first World Cup win for India since 1983.

• Highest run-scorer in both Tests and ODIs:

  • Tests: 15,921 runs in 200 matches.

  • ODIs: 18,426 runs in 463 matches.

• First batsman to score a double century (200) in ODIs* — against South Africa in 2010.

• 100 International Centuries — a world record (51 in Tests, 49 in ODIs).

• Wisden Cricketer of the Year (1997) and recipient of numerous awards including:

  • Bharat Ratna (2014): India’s highest civilian award (first sportsperson to receive it).

  • Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (1997–98)

  • Padma Shri (1999)

  • Padma Vibhushan (2008)

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🏟️ Retirement

• ODI Retirement: December 23, 2012.

• Test & All Formats Retirement: November 16, 2013, after his 200th Test at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai — his home ground.
  His farewell speech moved millions across the world.

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Personal Life

• Married: Anjali Mehta (1995), a pediatrician.

• Children: Sara and Arjun Tendulkar (Arjun is also a professional cricketer).

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🏅 Legacy

• Known as “The God of Cricket” for his humility, consistency, and unmatched records.

• Inspired a generation of cricketers including Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and many others.

• After retirement, he’s involved in philanthropy, cricket mentorship, and social causes.

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Would you like me to make this into a timeline format or a short biography (for an essay or school project)?