Overview

• Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of cricket's greatest players, turned 52 on April 24, 2025, receiving tributes from former teammates and fans worldwide.
• Tendulkar remains the highest run-scorer in international cricket with 34,357 runs, including 100 centuries, across 664 matches during his illustrious career.
• He holds records such as being the first to score a double century in ODIs and the only player to have appeared in 200 Test matches.
• Tendulkar played a pivotal role in India's 2011 Cricket World Cup victory, emerging as the team's top run-scorer with 482 runs in the tournament.
• Beyond cricket, Tendulkar's legacy extends to his role as a mentor with the Mumbai Indians and his continued participation in the International Masters League.