Sachin Tendulkar Biography, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Caste, Wiki & More
Sachin Tendulkar is known as the Little master, God of cricket, Master Blaster and is the most famous face of the Indian cricket.
Short Biography
Sachin Tendulkar was born on 24th April 1973 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is a former Indian Cricketer. He is arguably the greatest cricketing icon the game has ever witnessed.
Sachin Tendulkar Complete Bio & Career
Sachin Tendulkar is undoubtedly a complete batsman of his era. His batting was based on the sheer principles: economy of movement, perfect balance, anticipation, and precision in stroke-making. All the cricket pundits together couldn’t figure out any weakness in his game. He has all the shots in the book and was scoring at his will on all corners of the ground. He is one of the few batsmen who has made runs in all conditions and all parts of the world.
The overwhelmingly dominant team of his era was Australia and his finest performances came against them. His ton at a lightning-fast Perth wicket at the age of 19 is arguably the best inning of his career. His Sharjah Sandstorm which won India the 4 nation Coca-Cola cup is one of the finest One Day Knocks of all time. The biggest compliment that he received in his entire career came from the legendary Australian Don Bradman when he confined his better half that Sachin reminded him of himself.
He made his test debut at the age of 16 against Pakistan. His greatness was witnessed in his very first tour when he was struck by Waqar Younis in his mouth but still continued to bat in a blood-soaked shirt. He currently holds many records and is unlikely to be broken. He holds the record for the most number of centuries in both Tests and ODIs. He is the only player in the world who has played 200 tests for his country. He is the highest run-scorer in both formats.
He is one of the most worshipped people in the country not only because of his on-field heroics but off the field too he has served his motherland. He participates in a lot of charity events and has donated and raised money for a lot of organizations. He was made a member of the Rajya Sabha in 2012. For his contribution to the game, he was conferred with the country's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna. He is till date the only sportsperson and the youngest recipient of this coveted award.
He was also known as endorsement king during his playing days and has endorsed some of the top domestic and international brands. His popularity hasn't deteriorated even after his retirement and is still appearing in various commercials. He is also serving as the mentor of IPL franchise Mumbai Indians.
Honors & Awards
| AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arjuna Award | National Sports Award | 1994 | Cricket |
| Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna | National Sports Award | 1997 | Cricket |
| Padma Shri | Civilian Award | 1999 | Sports |
| Padma Vibhushan | Civilian Award | 2008 | Sports |
| Bharat Ratna | Civilian Award | 2014 | Sports |
Sachin Tendulkar Family, Relatives and Other Relations
He was born to Ramesh Tendulkar and Rajni Tendulkar. He has two elder brothers named Ajit and Nitin Tendulkar. He has an elder sister named Savita Tendulkar. He married Anjali Mehta in 1996. The couple is blessed with a son Arjun and a daughter named Sara.
Life's Important Dates Of Sachin Tendulkar
- May 24, 1995 Sachin Tendulkar married Anjali Tendulkar on 24-05-1995.
- December 18 Ramesh Tendulkar's Birthday (Father)
- November 10 Anjali Tendulkar's Birthday (Wife)
- October 12 Sara Tendulkar's Birthday (Daughter)
- September 24 Arjun Tendulkar's Birthday (Son)
Body Measurements
| Chest Size | 40 |
| Biceps Size | 13 |
| Waist Size | 32 |
| Skin Colour | Fair |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Info
| Home Town | Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Address | 19-A, Perry Cross Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai – 400050, Maharashtra, India |
| School | Indian Education Society's New English School, Bandra, Mumbai Shardashram Vidyamandir School, Dadar, Mumbai |
| College | N/A |
| Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Hobbies | Driving, and Listening to Music |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Debut | Test - vs Pakistan at National Stadium, Nov 15, 1989 ODI - vs Pakistan at Jinnah Stadium, Dec 18, 1989 T20I - vs South Africa at The Wanderers Stadium, Dec 01, 2006 |
| Best Friends | Vinod Kambli, and Sameer Dighe |
| Salary | N/A |
| Net Worth | $100 Million |
| Official Website | http://www.srt10.in/ |
Collections
| Car Collections | BMW 7 Series, BMW M6 Gran Coupe, Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG, BMW i8 and Nissan GT-R Egoist among others |
Favorites
| Favorite Color | Blue |
| Favorite Player | Roger Federer , Sunil Gavaskar , Wasim Akram |
| Favorite Sport | Lawn Tennis and Cricket |
| Favorite Actress | Madhuri Dixit |
| Favorite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Favorite Movie | Sholay |
| Favorite Singer | Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar |
| Favorite Place | Mussorie and New Zealand |
| Favorite Food | Sea Food |
| Favorite Accessories | Perfumes |
Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Sachin Tendulkar
- He served as a ball boy in the 1987 Cricket World Cup.
- Sachin Tendulkar is India's first active cricketer to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha.
- At 19, Sachin Tendulkar became the youngest Indian to play county cricket.
- Sachin Tendulkar was a huge fan of John McEnroe, a former tennis legend. He grew his hair and tied a band around it to copy his idol.
- He was nominated for Rajya Sabha by Manmohan Singh Government in 2013. Since then, he has been serving as a Rajya Sabha MP.
- He loves cars and has nearly 40 cars in his collection.
