Sachin Tendulkar: Records, Career Highlights and How to Follow His Legacy

Sachin Tendulkar scored 100 international centuries and finished with 34,357 international runs — numbers that still stop conversations. If you want a clear guide to his career, key records, where to watch classic innings and how to keep up with his current work, you’re in the right place.

Career snapshot: Tendulkar played 200 Tests and 463 ODIs from 1989 to 2013. He made his international debut at 16 and retired after a match at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium in 2013. He won the 2011 World Cup with India and earned dozens of individual awards, including Bharat Ratna.

Key records and milestones

Here are the stats people talk about most: 100 international centuries (51 Tests, 49 ODIs), highest number of international runs, most Test runs by a batsman for many years, and the first to reach 10,000 ODI runs. He also has six Test double centuries and memorable innings like the 241* vs Australia in 2004.

Why these matter: records show consistency, longevity and adaptability across formats. Tendulkar had technique for Tests and shot range for ODIs, which made him effective in both long and short formats.

Where to watch and read his best moments

Classic innings are on major streaming platforms and YouTubesearch for "Tendulkar 200*" or "Tendulkar vs Australia 241" to find full-match highlights. Cricket boards' archives and official team channels often post remastered clips. For deep reads, look for autobiographies, long-form interviews, and ESPNcricinfo features that break down each milestone.

How to follow him now: Tendulkar posts occasionally on social media and appears at charity events, panel talks, and brand partnerships. Follow verified accounts on Twitter and Instagram for updates. Also watch Indian cricket ceremonies and Hall of Fame events where he turns up as a guest or commentator.

Quick tips for fans: 1) Bookmark a stats site like ESPNcricinfo to check match logs and scorecards. 2) Use playlist bookmarks for key innings so you can replay technical lessons. 3) Read batting analyses to learn how he handled bowlers in different eras.

Want deeper context? Compare his era's bowling attacks, pitches and equipment to modern conditions. That helps you appreciate not just the numbers but the challenges he faced. If you’re studying batting technique, slow-motion clips of his straight drives and back-foot play are gold.

Looking for stories on this site? Search the tag "Sachin Tendulkar" or use the site’s search box to find interviews, match reports and opinion pieces. If you’re here for coaching tips, check video breakdowns and match-by-match scorecards referenced in our articles.

Books and lessons: pick up 'Playing It My Way' for his life and technique; read coaching manuals that reference his drills. Recreate his net routines: shadow-batting, soft hands on the drive, and running between wickets drills. For collectors, signed bats and rare match-used items appear on auction sites—verify certificates. Attend cricket clinics where former coaches explain his footwork. These practical steps help fans learn and enjoy Tendulkar's legacy. Start with one classic innings.