Sachin Tendulkar

Awards & Honours

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Sachin Tendulkar's records are unmatched: most international runs (34,357), most centuries (100), and the first to score a double century in ODIs. He was the first sportsperson to receive the Bharat Ratna and the youngest recipient. His 24-year career and global impact have made him a legend in cricket.

AwardsTendulkar won India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in 2014. He also received the Padma Vibhushan (2008), Padma Shri (1999), and the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (1998). In cricket, he was named ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2010 and inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2019.

Honours & Distinctions

ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

ICC·2019

Inducted for his career achievements

Rajya Sabha nomination

Government of India·2012

Nominated as Member of Parliament, first active athlete to join

Rankings & Lists

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Time 100 Most Influential People

Time·2010

Greatest Test batsman of all time (ranked #2)

Wisden Cricketers' Almanack·2002

Magazine Covers

Time

2010

Time 100 Most Influential People

Records & Feats

Most international runs (34,357)

Career Milestone·2013

Highest run-scorer in international cricket across Tests and ODIs.

Only player to score 100 international centuries

Historic First·2012

First and only cricketer to reach 100 centuries in international cricket.

First batsman to score 200 in ODI

Historic First·2010

First player to score a double century in One Day Internationals.