Sachin Tendulkar is considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time. He was born in Bombay in 1973 and showed talent for cricket from a young age. Despite struggles in his studies, he was encouraged to focus on his cricket skills. He made his debut for India's national team in 1989 and had an illustrious career spanning over two decades. Tendulkar holds many cricket records including the most runs and centuries in international cricket. He was honored with India's highest civilian awards for his contributions and achievements in cricket.