Unknown Facts about Sachin Tendulkar

Here are some lesser-known facts about Sachin Tendulkar:

1. Sachin Tendulkar has a keen interest in cars and owns a number of luxury cars, including a BMW i8, a Ferrari 360 Modena, and a Nissan GT-R.

2. He is a huge fan of Formula 1 racing and often attends races around the world.

3. Tendulkar was a ball boy during the 1987 World Cup semi-final between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

4. He used to be a ball boy for the Davis Cup matches held in Mumbai and was even offered a junior-level coaching job by the Maharashtra Tennis Association.

5. Tendulkar is a skilled cook and enjoys making traditional Indian dishes at home.

6. He is also a big fan of Bollywood movies and has made a cameo appearance in a few films.

7. Tendulkar was a huge admirer of the legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and used to copy his batting style when he was a child.

8. He used to be a fast bowler in his early days, but his coach, Ramakant Achrekar, advised him to focus on his batting instead.

9. Tendulkar was the first cricketer to be given out by the third umpire in an international match, during a Test match against South Africa in 1992.

10. He has scored more runs in international cricket than any other player in history, but interestingly, he has never hit a six in a Test match at Lord's, widely regarded as the "Home of Cricket."

11. 11. Sachin Tendulkar is a big fan of the game of table tennis and used to play the sport regularly during his playing days to improve his hand-eye coordination.

    12. Tendulkar is an accomplished singer and has sung in several albums and films, including a duet with the legendary Lata Mangeshkar.

    13. He was the first cricketer to score 10,000 runs in One Day Internationals, achieving the feat in 2001.

    14. Tendulkar has a passion for philanthropy and has supported several charities and causes over the years, including those related to education, healthcare, and children's welfare.

    15. He was appointed as the UNICEF Ambassador for South Asia in 2013, with a focus on promoting hygiene and sanitation in the region.

    16. Tendulkar has an asteroid named after him - 24177 Tendulkar - which was discovered by the Lincoln Laboratory Near-Earth Asteroid Research team in 1998.

    17. He has been featured in the popular video game franchise "Brian Lara Cricket" and has also appeared in a number of advertisements over the years.

    18. Tendulkar has a wax statue at Madame Tussauds wax museum in London and was the first Indian sportsman to be featured there.

    19. He was also the first cricketer to score a century in all three formats of the game - Tests, One Day Internationals, and Twenty20 Internationals.

    20. Tendulkar was known for his meticulous preparation and attention to detail, and he used to write his own name on the back of his bat to ensure that he was using the correct one during matches.

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Interesting Facts about Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is a former Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. Here are some interesting facts about him:

1. Sachin Tendulkar was born on April 24, 1973, in Mumbai, India.

2. He made his international debut for India at the age of 16 in 1989, becoming the youngest Indian player to do so.

3. Tendulkar holds numerous batting records, including the most runs scored in both Test and One Day International cricket.

4. He is the only player to score 100 international centuries, which is a remarkable feat.

5. Tendulkar was the first cricketer to score a double century in a One Day International match.

6. He is the only player to have scored 30,000 runs in all forms of international cricket combined.

7. In 2010, Tendulkar was awarded the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year.

8. Tendulkar retired from international cricket in 2013, after a career that spanned 24 years.

9. He is also known for his philanthropic work, having supported various causes such as education, healthcare, and disaster relief.

10. In 2012, Tendulkar was nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.

11. 11. Tendulkar was the first active cricketer to be conferred with the rank of Group Captain by the Indian Air Force.

    12. In 1992, at the age of 19, Tendulkar became the first overseas player to represent Yorkshire in English county cricket.

    13. He has been honored with several awards, including the Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan, and Bharat Ratna, which is India's highest civilian award.

    14. Tendulkar has also been involved in various business ventures, including co-owning the Indian Super League football team Kerala Blasters FC.

    15. He has authored several books, including his autobiography "Playing It My Way," which became the best-selling autobiography in India in 2014.

    16. Tendulkar was the first player to score 50 Test centuries, a feat that was later matched by only three other players.

    17. He has played in six Cricket World Cups for India, helping the team win the tournament in 2011.

    18. Tendulkar is known for his humility and sportsmanship, and he has often been referred to as the "God of cricket" by his fans.

    19. He was named the greatest Test batsman of all time by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack in 2002.

    20. Tendulkar's legacy continues to inspire millions of cricket fans around the world, and he remains a beloved figure in India and beyond.

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Rahul Dravid appointed as Team India head coach till 2023.

Rahul Dravid has agreed to become the coach of the Indian team on Friday. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah held a meeting with Dravid and Dravid finally agreed to be the head coach of Team India. He will the head coach till 2023. Salary for Dravid will be 10 crores and there will be two year contract.

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Google celebrates CSKs 2021 IPL victory

As you know that the CSK has won the IPL 2021 and became the champion for the 4th time. It was thumping win for CSK. KKR won the toss and elected to bowl first. Rutu and Faf started well. Once Rutu got out, Uthappa and Ali chipped in. They put up a tough target of 193. Thanks to Faf's innings. 

In reply, KKR started really well. They were 91-0 at one stage. But from there, they started falling like pack of cards and in the end CSK one by 27 runs and click their 4th IPL title.

Google celebrates the CSK winning moment. Once you search Chennai Super Kings in Google, there will will be fire crackers running on you screen. Experience it by yourself clicking here.

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Make spot-fixing a criminal offence: Rahul Dravid

Former India captain Rahul Dravid feels that match fixing and spot fixing must be punishable under the law and should be made criminal offences. He also said that this will ensure that cricketers are deterred in the future from contemplating making a quick buck.

Three months back, Dravid's IPL team Rajasthan Royals' was in news for the wrong reasons when three of his young teammates were alleged of spot-fixing. Dravid believes that the educating youngsters can help them keep off unscrupulous activities but adds that it may not serve the complete purpose. "My personal belief is that education and counseling at a junior level is really important. (However) I don't think only education can work, policing it and having the right laws and ensuring that people when they indulge in this kind of activities are actually punished. People must see that there are consequences to your actions. That will create fear for people," Dravid told ESPNCricinfo.

Although upset with the controversy that struck the team in IPL-6, Rahul Dravid does not wish to pass any judgment on his alleged teammates. "The case is still on and I don't want to make any judgement on whether people are guilty or not and I think everyone has a right to be innocent until he's proven guilty and I'm glad the police is going ahead and doing what needs to be done and taking it to its logical conclusion," he said.

Dravid also referred to cycling, a sport which was marred by the recent doping incident and said that effective results in the sport were achieved because of police action. "The only people those cyclists were scared of was not the testers, not the authority, they were scared of the police. You read all the articles, the only guys they were scared of was the police and going to jail. It's got to be a criminal offence," he said.

The veteran batsmen with over 24,000 runs in international cricket believes that credibility in the eyes of the public is extremely important and it should be kept intact.
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