Sachin Tendulkar is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history. He holds the records for most runs and centuries scored in both Test and One Day International cricket. Some key facts about Tendulkar's career include that he scored his 100th international century in 2012, making him the first player to reach that milestone. However, his tenure as captain of the Indian national team from 1996-2000 was not very successful, as the team performed poorly under his leadership. Tendulkar is celebrated as a batting genius and referred to by his admiring fans as the "Little Master."