Happy Birthday Sachin Tendulkar: A look at the Master Blaster's 4 unbreakable records
Sachin Tendulkar is a legendary former Indian cricketer who is often referred to as the greatest cricketer of all time. He holds the record of being the highest run-scorer in Tests and One-Day Internationals and also helped India win the ICC World Cup 2011.
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FollowWhen it comes to the greatest cricketer of all time, there are primarily a couple of names that come to one's mind. Along with the legendary Don Bradman, the other name undoubtedly has to be Sachin Tendulkar.
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When it comes to the greatest cricketer of all time, there are primarily a couple of names that come to one's mind. Along with the legendary Don Bradman, the other name undoubtedly has to be Sachin Tendulkar.
Having retired from the spot with his head held high, the legend has turned 48. On this auspicious day, we take a look at four of his records which are likely to stay unbroken.
Highest run-scorer in Tests and ODIs
The most prime record he holds is being the highest run-scorer in the longest format of the game and the One-Day Internationals, having scored 15,921 and 18,426 runs, respectively. The numbers are humongous compared to the cricketing standard even today and are likely to stay unbroken for a long time to come.
Most number of Tests
Speaking of his dominance in the longest format, he has played 200 Tests, which is the most by any cricketer to date. With none of the cricketers even in the top four, it is another feat that is unlikely to be ever matched, let alone break it.
Most tons in Tests
And, with yet another dominance in the longest format, he also holds the record of having slammed the most centuries in the format. He has 51 tons to his name, while 29 of them came outside India. With none in the frame currently in the top four, it is again a feat never to be broken.
Most runs in World Cup
Tendulkar was unstoppable even on the global platform. He featured in six World Cups for India and managed to score a whopping 2,278 runs. With none of the current players in the top five, he will hold on to the record for a long time to come.
