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SACHIN TENDULKAR :- “A Gladiator that has been never seen before on cricket field, a man who born to live the game”

On day 18th December, Sachin Tendulkar made his ODI debut in 1989 v/s Pakistan at Gujranwala. A Journey that commenced in 1989 Against arch rivals Pakistan. A little boy took his first guard as Indian Cricketer with slogans gunning “ Sachin Jao Sachin Jao Doodh ki Bottle leke aago”. “ Kisne Socha na tha ek Chota sa Ladka itna Lamba Jayega”

Rise through the God :-

In the fourth test in Sialkot, he was hit on the nose by a bouncer bowled by Imran Khan, but he declined medical assistance and continued to bat even as he gushed blood from it In a 20 over exhibition game in Peshawar, held in parallel with the bilateral series, Tendulkar made 53 runs off 18 balls, including an over in which he scored 27 runs off leg-spinner Abdul Qadir.

A Test century as he made 119 not out at Old Trafford in Manchester. Wisden described his innings as "a disciplined display of immense maturity" and also wrote:- "He looked the embodiment of India's famous opener, Gavaskar, and indeed was wearing a pair of his pads. While he displayed a full repertoire of strokes in compiling his maiden Test hundred, most remarkable were his off-side shots from the back foot. Though only 5ft 5in tall, he was still able to control without difficulty short deliveries from the English pacemen."

Sir Donald Bradman, considered by many as the greatest batsman of all time, considered Tendulkar to have a batting style similar to his. In his biography, it is stated that "Bradman was most taken by Tendulkar's technique, compactness and shot production, and had asked his wife to have a look at Tendulkar, having felt that Tendulkar played like him. Bradman's wife, Jessie, agreed that they did appear similar.

Injuries, Criticism :-

A Career that’s almost supposed to be over either by injuries or critics much earlier has lasted for 23+ years. His Determination, Hunger, Passion, keeps him going with full zeal.

Sachin Style :-

Tendulkar is cross-dominant: He bats, bowls and throws with his right hand, but writes with his left hand.[He also practices left-handed throws at the nets on a regular basis. Cricinfo columnist Sambit Bal has described him as the "most wholesome batsman of his time".His batting is based on complete balance and poise while limiting unnecessary movements and flourishes. He appears to show little preference for the slow and low wickets which are typical in India, and has scored many centuries on the hard, bouncy pitches in South Africa and Australia. He is known for his unique punch style of hitting the ball over square. He is also renowned for his picture-perfect straight drive, often completed with no follow-through. Straight drive is his favourite shot. In 2008 Sunil Gavaskar, in an article he wrote in the AFP, remarked that "it is hard to imagine any player in the history of the game who combines classical technique with raw aggression like the little champion does" While Tendulkar is not a regular bowler, he can bowl medium pace, leg spin, and off spin. He often bowls when two batsmen of the opposite team have been batting together for a long period, as he can often be a useful partnership breaker. With his bowling, he has helped secure an Indian victory on more than one occasion.He has taken 200 international wickets - 44 in Tests, 154 in ODIs where he is India's tenth highest wicket taker, and one wicket in Twenty20 Internationals.

Achievements :-

	Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World: 2010. 	ICC Award-Sir Garfield Sobers trophy for cricketer of the year 2010. 	LG People's Choice Award: 2010. 	Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, 2008. 	ICC World Test XI: 2009, 2010, 2011. 	ICC World ODI XI: 2004, 2007, 2010. 	Rajiv Gandhi Awards – Sports: 2005. 	Player of the tournament in 2003 Cricket World Cup. Maharashtra Bhushan Award, Maharashtra State's highest Civilian Award in 2001. 	Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, 1999. 	Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India's highest honour given for achievement in sports, 1997–98. 	Wisden Cricketer of the Year: 1997. 	Arjuna Award, by the Government of India in recognition of his outstanding achievement in sports, 1994. 	In October 2010, he was awarded for Outstanding Achievement in Sport and the Peoples Choice Award at The Asian Awards in London. 	On 28 January 2011, he won the 'Castrol Indian Cricketer of the Year' award. 	'BCCI Cricketer of the Year' award on 31 May 2011 	On 3 September 2010, he was made a Honorary Group captain by the Indian Air Force 	On 11 June 2012, he was given Wisden India Outstanding Achievement award. 	Honorary Member of the Order of Australia, given by the Australian government on 6 November 2012 Article :- Ankit Anand