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Biography
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is an Indian former international cricketer who captained the Indian national team. Tendulkar is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in the history of cricket. He holds several world records, including being the all-time highest run-scorer in international cricket, receiving the most player of the match awards in international cricket, and being the only batsman to score 100 international centuries. Tendulkar was a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha by presidential nomination from 2012 to 2018.
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Awards & recognition
- Bharat Ratna · 2014
- Honorary Member of the Order of Australia · 2012
- People's Choice Awards · 2010
- Padma Vibhushan · 2008
- Padma Shri in sports · 1999
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- Wisden Cricketer of the Year · 1997
- Arjuna Award · 1994
- Maharashtra Bhushan Award
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games
- Outstanding Achievement Medal
- Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy
