Sachin Tendulkar Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Wife, Children
Sachin Tendulkar Biography, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Wife, Children – Sachin Tendulkar is an Indian former international cricketer who lit up the world of cricket for the India national cricket team and Mumbai in domestic cricket over a period of 24 years from 1989 to 2013. Considered one of the all-time greatest batsmen in cricketing history and the ‘God of Cricket’ among his fans, he dazzled fans and supporters all across the globe. At the age of 16, he made his Test debut against Pakistan on 15 November 1989 and was capped a total of 187 times.
On 1 December 2006, he made his Twenty20 International debut against South Africa and seventeen days after his One Day International debut against Pakistan. As a professional, he achieved numerous milestones, including holding the record as the player with the most Player of the Match awards on the international stages. The India government awarded his stellar career with the Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award and Bharat Ratna among others.
Who is Sachin Tendulkar?
Born Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar on April 24, 1973 at Nirmal Nursing Home in Dadar, Bombay, India. He is the only child of his parents Ramesh Tendulkar and Rajni Tendulkar who were of Maharastrian origin. From his father’s first wife, he had three older half-siblings; Nitin and Ajit brothers and Savita his sister.
Tendulkar’s father Ramesh, was a novelist and poet and his mother, a worker for an insurance company. Among his siblings, Ajit had a career in cricket playing in the Bombay’s Kanga Cricket League.
A young Sachin was interested in playing tennis and cricket, with the former his most preferred at the time. He idolized American player John McEnroe and was seen often wearing headbands and wristbands while carrying around a tennis racquet. During his school days, Tendulkar picked on new students.
In 1984, Ajit who was into cricket introduced him to cricket and coach Ramakant Achrekar at Shivaji Park in Dadar. That was Ajit’s way to help him stop bullying other students. He was later accepted into the academy after the coach was impressed by his raw talent and skills.
At just 16 years old, Tendulkar made his Test debut for India against Pakistan on 15 November 1989, being the youngest player. In the face of fierce opposition players, he played four matches, scoring 15 runs in the first. He had to play through with a bloodied nose in the final match after being hit on the nose by Waqar Younis.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), he was signed for US$1,121,250 by the Mumbai Indians in the 2008 maiden Indian Premier League Twenty20 competition. He went on to spend 5 seasons, winning the IPL Title in his final year 2013 and retired after.
Sachin Tendulkar’s Age, Height and Weight
Sachin Tendulkar was born on 24 April 1973 to parents Rajni and Ramesh Tendulkar. As of May 2023, he is 50 years old. He stands at 5 feet 5 inches tall and has a weight of 136.6 pounds (62 kg).
Sachin Tendulkar’s Nationality and Ethnicity
Sachin Tendulkar is from Bombay (present-day Mumbai), Maharashtra, India. He is an Indian international and of Maharastrian ethnicity. He subscribes to the Hindu religion and is a very devoted worshipper.
What is Sachin Tendulkar’s profession?
Sachin Tendulkar is an Indian former international cricketer and and a businessperson.
Sachin Tendulkar’s Parents
Sachin Tendulkar’s parents are Ramesh Tendulkar and Rajin Tendulkar. The cricketer’s dad was a novelist and poet whereas his mother worked of an insurance company, serving in the Foreign Department in LIC’s Santacruz Branch.
Sachin Tendulkar Siblings
Does Sachin Tendulkar have siblings? Yes, Sachin Yendulkar has three older half-siblings from his father’s first wife; brothers Nitin and Ajit and sister Savita Tendulkar.
Sachin Tendulkar Wife
Who is Sachin Tendulkar married to? Sachin Tendulkar is married to Anjali Mehta, a pediatrician and philanthropist. The couple’s first encounter came in 1990 and they later got married in a traditional ceremony held at the Jewel of India in Worli, Mumbai on 24 May 1995. They have been together for almost 28 years and still very much enjoying their holy matrimony.
Sachin Tendulkar Children
Does Sachin Tendulkar have children? Yes, Sachin Tendulkar has two children with his wife. They are daughter Sara Tendulkar, an internet personality and son Arjun Tendulkar, a cricketer who plays for Goa in domestic cricket.
Sachin Tendulkar Net Worth
What is Sachin Tendulkar’s Net Worth today? Sachin Tendulkar, Indian former international cricketer has racked up a net worth estimated between US$150 million to US$200 million as of 2024. Several online sources place his net worth in that range which is a bit confusion though, as Wealth X estimated Tendulkar’s net worth in 2013 as US$160 million.
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