Tendulkar's cricketing journey began when he was just eleven years old, when he was selected to play for the Mumbai Under-15 team. He continued to make rapid progress through the ranks, and at the age of just sixteen, he made his debut for the Indian national team.
Over the course of his long and illustrious career, Tendulkar went on to become the most prolific run-scorer in the history of international cricket. He scored a staggering 15,921 runs in Test matches, and another 18,426 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), for a combined total of 34,357 runs across all formats of the game.
Tendulkar's record-breaking achievements were not limited to his run-scoring, however. He also became the first player in history to score one hundred international centuries, and he holds numerous other records in the sport, including the most runs in a single World Cup tournament.
Throughout his career, Tendulkar was known for his impeccable technique, his fierce competitive spirit, and his unwavering dedication to the game. He was a beloved figure in India and around the world, and his retirement from cricket in 2013 was met with widespread sadness and admiration.
In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the sport, Tendulkar has been honored with numerous awards and accolades over the years. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, in 2014, and he has also been inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame.
Today, Tendulkar remains a beloved and influential figure in Indian cricket, and his legacy as one of the greatest cricketers of all time continues to inspire new generations of players and fans around the world.
