Sachin Tendulkar Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sachin Tendulkar.

Sachin Tendulkar is a legendary cricketer from India, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the sport. He was born on April 24, 1973, in Mumbai, India. Tendulkar started playing cricket at a very young age and quickly established himself as a prodigious talent.

In 1989, at the age of 16, he made his international debut for the Indian cricket team. Tendulkar's technique, concentration, and ability to score runs consistently made him a formidable force in the game. Over the course of his 24-year career, he shattered numerous records, including being the highest run-scorer in both Test and One Day International cricket.

Tendulkar's illustrious career is studded with numerous achievements, such as multiple centuries and half-centuries in international matches, leading India to victory in the 2011 ICC World Cup, and winning several prestigious awards, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.

Beyond his individual brilliance, Tendulkar played an instrumental role in popularizing and revolutionizing cricket in India. He captured the hearts of millions not only with his outstanding performances but also with his humble and grounded personality.

After retiring from international cricket in 2013, Sachin Tendulkar remained an influential figure in the sport, mentoring young cricketers and working towards the growth and development of cricket in his country. His legacy as an icon of the sport and a symbol of inspiration to aspiring cricketers will be cherished for generations to come.

Beating Pakistan is always special because they are a tough

Beating Pakistan is always special because they are a tough team and we have a bit if a history regarding Pakistan.

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I feel when somebody has been playing cricket for a long tim

I feel when somebody has been playing cricket for a long time, he creates a separate identity for himself.

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I grew up looking at my father as to how to behave. In watch

I grew up looking at my father as to how to behave. In watching him I grasped so many things. His own temperament was of a calm person. He was very composed and I never saw anger in him. To me, that was fascinating.

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I am a sportsman and not a politician. I am a sportsman and

I am a sportsman and not a politician. I am a sportsman and will always remain one. I am not going to enter politics giving up cricket, which is my life. I will continue to play cricket.

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From the spinners, Anil and I have been together for a long

From the spinners, Anil and I have been together for a long time and I respect him a lot.

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I get 0.5 seconds to react to a ball, sometimes even less th

I get 0.5 seconds to react to a ball, sometimes even less than that. I can't be thinking of what XYZ has said about me. I need to surrender myself to my natural instincts. My subconscious mind knows exactly what to do. It is trained to react. At home, my family doesn't discuss media coverage.

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Wasim and Waqar were amazing bowlers. I would put them right

Wasim and Waqar were amazing bowlers. I would put them right up there with the best in the world.

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When there is time to think about cricket, I think but when

When there is time to think about cricket, I think but when there is time to be with family, I try to do justice to that aspect of my life as well.

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If efforts to do social work are couched in selfish motives,

If efforts to do social work are couched in selfish motives, then they will die a premature death. Why would my efforts get politicised? I have values I inherited from my father. He helped many. Anyone, even a postman knocking on our door would get a glass of water and some sweets.

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And that is the reason why this victory is great, because di

And that is the reason why this victory is great, because different players have made contributions to the win.

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There are over 200 million illiterate women in India. This l

There are over 200 million illiterate women in India. This low literacy negatively impacts not just their lives but also their families' and the country's economic development. A girl's lack of education also has a negative impact on the health and well-being of her children.

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