Sachin Tendulkar is called the “God of Cricket”. He earned the name due to his passion, determination, and dedication towards the game. The legendary cricketer, who dedicated 24 years of life to the game, was the definition of cricket for many people.
Indian fans would turn off their TVs if Sachin got out, believing that India could not win the game without Sachin’s support. Such was his importance in the game and the day he retired from the game, it broke the hearts of millions of people who watched his illustrious journey.
In his career, he has earned many nicknames and the famous one is, Master Blaster. While today he turns 47, Sportzwiki has tried to define him in five words.
Here’s a look at Five Things That Come To Mind When we Hear The Name Sachin Tendulkar:
Wonder Child:
Before representing Mumbai (earlier known as Bombay) in domestic cricket, Sachin built up his own image at school level games. His desire and hunger to score runs caught the eye of the selectors.
In the knockout games of the 1987-88 Harris Shield, Sachin racked up scores of 125 & 207* (QF), 326* (SF) & 346* in the final. In five games, the Master Blaster scored 1025 runs. He kept scoring tons and tons in every game.
The knock which changed Sachin’s life was his 664-run-partnership with Vinod Kamble in the semi-final of the 1987-88 Harris Shield. He scored 326* while Kambli racked up 349*. After this knock, he was called to play for the Mumbai in Ranji Trophy.