SACHIN AALA REY AALA
24 April 1973 (age 36)
" Beneath the helmet, under that unruly curly hair, inside the cranium, there is something we don't know, something beyond scientific measure. Something that allows him to soar, to roam a territory of sport that, forget us, even those who are gifted enough to play alongside him cannot even fathom. When he goes out to bat, people switch on their TV sets and switch off their lives "BBC on Sachin
1998, Mumbai, February 23-25Tendulkar, 14 and Kambli, 16, compile a 664-run unbroken partnership for Shardashram Vidyamandir against St Xavier's at Azad Maidan. It remains the highest partnership recorded in any form of cricket. Kambli made 349 not out , Tendulkar made 326 not out.
"Achrekar sir's assistant ran all around trying to attract our attention so that he could tell us to declare. Sachin kept telling me not to look at him" (Vinod Kambli)
1989, Sialkot, 14 December 
On that last day of the last Test of his first Test series in PakistanSachin gets hit on the nose by a Waqar delivery. Sachin falls down, gets up and wipes away the gushing blood. Eventually he scores 57.
On that last day of the last Test of his first Test series in PakistanSachin gets hit on the nose by a Waqar delivery. Sachin falls down, gets up and wipes away the gushing blood. Eventually he scores 57.
"It didn't feel nice, with blood flowing from my nose, but I couldn't leave. I told myself, I want to thrash this bowler" Tendulkar.
1990, Old Trafford, 14th August
At 17 yrs and 112 days Sachin becomes the second-youngest centurion in Test history. His 119 not out against England helps India draw the game. It still remains among his most valuable Test innings.
At 17 yrs and 112 days Sachin becomes the second-youngest centurion in Test history. His 119 not out against England helps India draw the game. It still remains among his most valuable Test innings.
"How could anyone so young be so good at the highest level" David Frith, cricket writer
Sachin ka favourite...
1992, Perth, 2-3 February Indiais struggling at 135 for 6 at the WACA, the bounciest cricket pitch in the world. Tendulkar scripts a counter-attacking gem of 114. It is his favourite innings.
1992, Perth, 2-3 February Indiais struggling at 135 for 6 at the WACA, the bounciest cricket pitch in the world. Tendulkar scripts a counter-attacking gem of 114. It is his favourite innings.
" It's a great pity that an innings which deserved a viewership of a hundred thousand is being watched by such a small crowd "Richie Benaud
The Bowler
1993, Kolkata, 24 NovemberWith South Africa needing just six runs to win the last over of their Hero Cup semi-final against India, Tendulkar bowls a sensational last over giving away just 3 runs and fashioning an Indian win.
1993, Kolkata, 24 NovemberWith South Africa needing just six runs to win the last over of their Hero Cup semi-final against India, Tendulkar bowls a sensational last over giving away just 3 runs and fashioning an Indian win.
" I had on apprehension, that in trying to restrict the batsmen I would end up bowling a wide or a no-ball especially before I come in to bowl the last ball, I was ultra cautious "Sachin Tendulkar
Mera number aa gaya1994, Auckland, 27th MarchOpens in an ODI for the first time against New Zealand. Goes on to make 82 off 49 balls.
" Tendulkar was editing the highlights too fast "Jeremy Coney
1995, Mumbai, October
Signs a 5-year contract worth
Rs 31.5 crore with World Tel which makes him the richest cricketer of the world. " I'm betting on the power of Sachin and the power of the Indian economy " Late Mark Mascrenhas, World Tel Chief
1996 
Named Indian skipper at the age of 23.
Named Indian skipper at the age of 23.
" My gut feeling is that responsibility will see greater consistency from him and less throwing away of the wicket to casual shots " Sunil Gavaskar
1998
Tendulkar is sacked from captaincy after a 15-month tenure during which India won just 3 out of 17 Tests.
" We removed Sachin because he could not take the pressure of batting and captaincy " Ramakant Desai
1998
Tendulkar is sacked from captaincy after a 15-month tenure during which India won just 3 out of 17 Tests.
" We removed Sachin because he could not take the pressure of batting and captaincy " Ramakant Desai
1998, Sharjah April 22-24 
Scores two back-to-back tons against Australia to help India reach the final and win it.
" I'll be going to bed having nightmares of Sachin just running down the wicket and belting me back over the head for a six "Shane Warne
Scores two back-to-back tons against Australia to help India reach the final and win it.
" I'll be going to bed having nightmares of Sachin just running down the wicket and belting me back over the head for a six "Shane Warne
1999, 30-31 JanuaryWith an injured back, Tendulkar makes 136 chasing 271 against Pakistan. When Sachin gets out, India need 17 more runs. Eventually, India fall short by 12.
" It was one of the finest innings played under pressure. He is the best batsman in the world " Wasim Akram
2001, Port Elizabeth, 19 November 
Tendulkar is cautioned and fined by match referee Mike Denness for ball tampering in the 2nd Test against South Africa. The resulting outcry in India and the impasse between BCCI and ICC forces the latter to review the decision.
" You have to think five times before you make such a decision" Chetan Chauhan
WE WISH HIM A HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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