Sachin Tendulkar, who is counted among the greatest cricketers in the world, continues to remain a prominent figure among cricket followers. He celebrated his 53rd birthday on 24 April; he was born on 24 April 1973 in Mumbai and made his international debut at the age of 16.
Batting Records: 100 International Centuries
Sachin Tendulkar scored a total of 100 centuries in international cricket, a world record that remains unmatched.
Test cricket: 51 centuries ODI cricket: 49 centuries
He played more than 200 Test matches and scored thousands of runs in international cricket.
Bowling Contributions and Final-Over Records
Sachin Tendulkar also contributed as a part-time bowler and took multiple wickets in international cricket. He is the only player to have successfully defended six or fewer runs in the final over of an ODI International on two occasions.
In 1993, during the Hero Cup semi-final between India and South Africa, the opposition required six runs in the final over. Captain Mohammad Azharuddin handed the ball to Sachin Tendulkar. He conceded three runs and effected a run-out, resulting in India winning the match by two runs.
In 1996, during the Titan Cup against Australia, he was again given the responsibility to defend six runs in the final over. He delivered the over with a run-out and secured the win for India.
Career Wickets Across Formats
Sachin Tendulkar registered wickets across formats during his career.
Test cricket: 46 wickets ODI cricket: 154 wickets T20 International: 1 wicket
Post-Retirement Earnings and Endorsements
Sachin Tendulkar retired from international cricket in 2013. Reports state that his total net worth is approximately ₹1472 crore. His sources of income include brand endorsements, business and investments, and mentorship roles with IPL teams.
He earns approximately ₹20–22 crore annually from advertisements and has been associated as a brand ambassador with companies such as Bank of Baroda, Apollo Tyres and Havells.
Assets and Investments
Sachin Tendulkar owns a three-storey bungalow in Bandra, Mumbai, luxury apartments in Mumbai and premium property in Kerala. His car collection includes Ferrari 360 Modena, Nissan GT-R and BMW 750.
In 1995, he signed a ₹30 crore contract with WorldTel, which was the largest sports endorsement deal at that time.
