Sachin Tendulkar - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 24, 1973 |
|---|---|
| Age | 52 |
| Birthplace | Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Breaking cricket batting records, including the most runs in international cricket and being the first to score 100 international centuries. |
Intro
Sachin Tendulkar is a legendary Indian cricketer, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. Renowned as the 'God of Cricket', Tendulkar holds numerous cricketing records, including being the highest run scorer in both Test and One-Day International (ODI) formats.
Early Life & Background
Sachin Tendulkar was born into a Maharashtrian family in Mumbai. His father, Ramesh Tendulkar, was a well-known Marathi novelist, and his mother, Rajni, worked in the insurance industry. Tendulkar developed a passion for cricket at a young age and trained under coach Ramakant Achrekar during his formative years.
Career Highlights
- Made international debut for India at age 16 in 1989.
- Highest run-scorer in international cricket with over 34,000 runs.
- First player to score 100 international centuries (combined Tests and ODIs).
- First male cricketer to score a double century in One-Day Internationals.
- Part of India's 2011 Cricket World Cup-winning team.
- Recipient of India's highest civilian honors, including the Bharat Ratna.
Trivia
- Received the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 2014.
- Was nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Indian Parliament, in 2012.
- Retired from international cricket in November 2013.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Sachin Tendulkar?
Sachin Tendulkar is 52 years old.
When was Sachin Tendulkar born?
Sachin Tendulkar was born the 24 April 1973.
Where is Sachin Tendulkar from?
Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India.
On His Birth-Day
About April 24th, 1973, in brief:
- Historical events: Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar was born, who would become one of the most celebrated cricketers in history. Known as the 'Little Master', he was a prodigy who became the Indian national cricket team captain at age 23 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
- Day of the week: April 24th, 1973 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn
- #1 UK song: Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando
- Popular movie: Amarcord directed by Federico Fellini
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