Sachin Tendulkar is considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time. He was born in Bombay, India in 1973 and had an illustrious cricket career from 1989 to 2013, during which he set many batting records. Some of his major career highlights include being the first batsman to score 100 international centuries, playing in 200 test matches for India, and winning numerous national honors including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. After retirement, Tendulkar has engaged in philanthropic work and was nominated to the Rajya Sabha. He is viewed as an inspiration for his discipline, talent, and humble attitude.