The man who does not need any introduction in the Cricketing world, the man who was a fear factor for all bowlers a few years back, was a treat to watch in the international arena for over two decades.
Yes, we are talking about the run-machine from India, the ‘God of cricket’, Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar. This man has achieved so much in his cricketing career that no one can bother to reach any near to his records.
Let’s look at his Top 5 records which are unbreakable
5. 24 long International Career
Sachin Tendulkar has managed to play International Cricket for a long span of 24 years. He made his debut at the age of 16 and retired at 40. He has carried the burden of this huge nation throughout this time.
4. Highest International Runs
The master is undoubtedly the leading run-scorer in both One Day Internationals and Tests in cricket history. He has scored 15921 runs in Tests and 18426 runs in ODIs with an average of 53.78 in Tests and 44.83 in ODIs.
3. Most MOM and MOS awards
Sachin received the most Man of the Match and Man of the Series awards in International cricket. He got 62 MOM and 15 MOS awards in One Day Internationals.
2. 200 Test Matches
It is not a piece of cake for someone to keep fitness level intact for so many years and playing 200 Test matches is like once in a blue moon. Sachin played his farewell Test at the Wankhede in November 2013.
1. 100 International Centuries
Well, we have seen many great players come and go without able to score a single hundred. But this legend from India has achieved the unbelievable feat of having 100 International tons: 51 in Tests and 49 in ODIs. No wonder he is called the “God of Cricket”.