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Sachin Tendulkar: Happy Birthday to the Master Blaster

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Happy Birthday to Sachin Tendulkar,  known as the “Master Blaster,” is one of cricket’s greatest players.  With 100 international centuries and over 34,000 runs, he’s set records  that may never be surpassed. Beyond his achievements, Tendulkar inspired  the Indian cricket team to victory in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.  His impact on and off the field made him a global icon and role model.

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As Sachin Tendulkar turns 51, let’s take a look at a few important numbers that represent his amazing career. Many people consider him the second-best batter after Sir Don  Bradman. His success matched India’s progress in the 1990s. He inspired  millions of Indians and became very popular during that time. Throughout  his career of almost 25 years, he broke records and achieved many great  things.

The Run Machine

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Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs in both One Day  Internationals (ODIs) and Test cricket. He has scored a whopping 18,426  runs in ODIs, leading the pack by a significant margin. In Test cricket,  his tally of 15,921 runs places him among the top scorers of all time.  Overall, across all formats, Tendulkar has amassed a staggering 34,357  runs, leaving a lasting mark on the cricketing world.

Master of Centuries

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Tendulkar’s ability to consistently score centuries is legendary. He  holds the record for the most centuries in both Test and international  cricket. His journey to this milestone began in 1998 when he surpassed  Desmond Haynes to claim the record for the most centuries in ODIs, Tendulkar’s dominance extended to Test cricket, where he surpassed Sunil  Gavaskar’s tally of 34 centuries to eventually reach 51 Test hundreds, a  feat yet to be matched.

Thriving Against the Best

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Tendulkar’s brilliance shone brightest against the toughest opponents,  notably Australia. Throughout his career, he relished facing the  formidable Australian team, showcasing his skills with a remarkable 20  centuries against them across both formats. His performance against  Australia remains unparalleled, with memorable innings that cemented his  legacy as one of cricket’s greatest

World Cup Heroics

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Tendulkar’s performances on cricket’s biggest stage, the World Cup, were  nothing short of spectacular. He emerged as the highest run-scorer in  multiple editions of the tournament, including the 1996 and 2003  editions. His ability to deliver under pressure and lead from the front  made him a true match-winner for India on numerous occasions.

Golden Era Domination

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During the 1990s, Tendulkar ruled international cricket with unmatched  supremacy. His numbers in this golden period speak volumes about his  prowess, with the highest Test average, aggregate, and most centuries in  ODIs. Tendulkar’s consistency and dominance during this era solidified  his status as one of cricket’s all-time greats.

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