- By Talibuddin Khan
- Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:45 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Sachin Tendulkar Birthday: In India, cricket is often described as a religion, and Sachin Tendulkar is widely revered as its god. For over two decades, the 'Master Blaster' carried the expectations of a billion Indian fans while setting benchmarks that redefined batting across formats of the game. A very few cricketers have shaped the identity of a sport the way Sachin Tendulkar did for Indian cricket.
Making his debut as a 16-year-old in 1989 and retiring in 2013, Tendulkar's career coincided with India's transformation into a cricketing powerhouse. His consistency, adaptability, and longevity helped him dominate both Test and ODI cricket, often against the best bowling attacks in the world.
As the cricket icon celebrates his 53rd birthday today, his numbers continue to stand as a reminder of an era where excellence was not occasional, but expected every time he walked out to bat.
Here's a look at some of his most significant records that are still unbeaten:
1. Most Runs In International Cricket
Tendulkar remains the highest run-scorer in international cricket with 34,357 runs, including 15,921 in Tests and 18,426 in ODIs.
2. Only Player With 100 International Centuries
He is the only cricketer to score 100 international hundreds (51 in Tests, 49 in ODIs), a landmark yet to be matched.
3. First Double Century In ODI Cricket
In 2010, Tendulkar became the first batter to score a double century in ODIs (200* vs South Africa).
4. Most Matches In International Cricket
He played 664 international matches (200 Tests, 463 ODIs).
5. Most Runs In Test Cricket
Tendulkar tops the Test charts with 15,921 runs at an average of 53.78, a record still intact.
6. Most Runs In ODI Cricket
With 18,426 runs, he remains the leading run-getter in ODIs.
7. Most Half-Centuries in ODIs and Tests
He scored 96 fifties in ODIs and 119 fifties in Tests, the highest by any player till now.
8. First To Play 200 Tests
Tendulkar was the first cricketer to reach the 200-Test milestone.
Why These Records Still Matter?
Even as cricket has become more batting-friendly, Tendulkar's numbers continue to serve as a benchmark for consistency, adaptability, and longevity. Many of his records, particularly the 100 international centuries and aggregate runs, remain among the toughest to break in international cricket.