The cricket god Sachin Tendulkar is frequently praised. He is one of the most popular and successful cricketers in the world. But what exactly makes him so special? In this blog post, we explore some of the reasons why Sachin Tendulkar is called as god of cricket. From his achievements to his humble personality, there are many reasons why he is idolized by so many people. Read on to learn more about this cricket legend.

Who is Sachin Tendulkar

• Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar (born 24 April 1973) is an Indian former international cricketer and a former captain of the Indian national team.  He is widely considered to be one of the greatest cricket batsmen of all time. He has scored the most runs in international cricket history.
• Tendulkar began playing cricket when he was 11 years old. He made his Test debut against Pakistan in Karachi on November 15, 1989, at the age of 16, and went on to play 200 Tests, becoming the first player to accomplish this feat. He is the only player to have scored one hundred international centuries, the first batsman to score a double century in a Test match, having eclipsed 200 against South Africa in 2010; he is also the only player to complete more than 30,000 runs in international cricket.
• In 2002, just prior to his twenty-ninth birthday, Tendulkar was honoured with the title of Wisden Cricketer of the Year – becoming youngest recipient ever and fifth Indian recipient. In September 2007, he was nominated by ICC as one of five cricketers for induction into ICC Hall of Fame 2008. In 2012, Tendulkar was voted by cricket fans as one of their favourite twenty-four players over past fifty years together with Sir Donald Bradman and Sir Garfield Sobers as well as Shane War

His Records in Cricket

• In cricket, Sachin Tendulkar holds numerous batting records. He is the Test and ODI cricket's leading run scorer and century maker. He is the first batsman to score a double century in a One Day International and the only player to have scored 100 international centuries. In 2002, he became the only player to complete 10,000 Test runs. He also has the most number of runs in both Tests and ODIs.
• In terms of centuries, Sachin Tendulkar is second on the all-time list behind only Ricky Ponting. He has scored 49 ODI and 51 Test centuries. His highest score in Test match cricket is 248 not out, while his highest score in an ODI is 200 not out. He has also scored six double centuries in first-class cricket.
• In 2010, Sachin Tendulkar was declared by Wisden as the greatest cricketer of all time.

Why Sachin Tendulkar is referred to as the 'God of Cricket'

• There are many reasons why Sachin Tendulkar is called as God of Cricket. He has been the most successful batsman in the history of cricket. He has scored more runs and centuries than any other batsman in the world. He has also been very consistent throughout his career and has always been regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world.
• Apart from his batting, Sachin Tendulkar is also a very good fielder and is known for his electric catch in the slips. He has also taken some brilliant catches in his career. His all-round skills make him a complete cricketer and this is one of the main reasons why he is called as God of Cricket.
• Sachin Tendulkar has always been a role model for youngsters and has always maintained a high level of integrity both on and off the field. He is someone who has always inspired others with his performances and his attitude towards the game.
• All these factors make Sachin Tendulkar deserving of the title ‘God of Cricket’.

Sachin's Contribution to Indian Cricket

• Sachin Tendulkar is considered as the God of Cricket because of his immense contribution to the Indian cricket team. He made his debut in 1989 and played for India until 2013, during which time he amassed a record 15,921 runs in 200 Test matches and 18,426 runs in 463 One Day Internationals (ODIs). He is the only player to score 100 international centuries, and was declared the Player of the Tournament when India won the 2011 World Cup.
• Sachin Tendulkar was born in Mumbai, India, on April 24, 1973. His father, Ramesh Tendulkar, was a well-known Gujarati novelist and his mother, Rajni Tendulkar, worked in an insurance company. Sachin had two elder brothers—Ajit and Nitin—and a younger sister Savita. Sachin was introduced to cricket by his brother Ajit at the age of eleven. He soon started playing for school and club teams.
• In 1988, at the age of fifteen, Sachin was selected to play for Bombay in the Ranji Trophy—the premier first-class cricket competition in India. The following year he made his debut for Bombay against Gujarat and scored 100 not out in just his second first-class match. These performances led to him being selected for India’s tour of Pakistan later that year. However, he did not play any Tests on that tour.

Sachin's Personal Life

• Sachin Tendulkar was born in Mumbai, India, on April 24, 1973, to middle-class parents. His mother, Rajni, worked in the insurance industry, and his father, Ramesh Tendulkar, was a well-known Marathi novelist. Sachin has two elder brothers—Nitin and Ajit—and a younger sister—Savita. Sachin's parents enrolled him in Shivaji Park Young Cricketers when he was just eleven years old.
• Sachin married Anjali Mehta, a paediatrician, on May 24, 1995. The couple have two children—daughter Sara and son Arjun. Sara is currently studying at Stanford University while Arjun is a left-handed batsman and leg-spinner who plays cricket for Mumbai Under-14s team.
• Sachin is known to be a private person and does not like to talk about his personal life in public. However, he has opened up about some aspects of his life in interviews and books. In an interview with sports journalist Boria Majumdar, Sachin revealed that he suffers from insomnia and often takes work home with him. He also said that he is superstitious about certain things on the cricket field, such as not stepping on cracks or lines.
• In his autobiography Playing it My Way, Sachin talks about the pressure of living up to people's expectations and how it took a toll on him mentally and physically

Conclusion

Sachin Tendulkar is undoubtedly one of the best cricket players in the world and his achievements reflect that. He has been playing cricket since he was a child and has always given his 100% to the game. His records speak for themselves and there is no denying that he is one of the greatest cricket players of all time.