Sachin Tendulkar turns 50: A look at legendary cricketer's performance at ICC events
Sachin Tendulkar is celebrating his 50th birthday on Monday and there has been an influx of congratulations on social media for the master blaster.
From the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to former teammates, the great Indian batsman received warm birthday wishes from across the country.
Sachin’s former opening partner Virender Sehwag posted a unique birthday wish. He posted a video in which he can be seen doing ‘headstand’ and wrote: “You did the opposite of what you said on the field, so had to wish you on your iconic 50th birthday today by doing headstand. Wish you a very happy birthday.” Best wishes @sachin_rt paji, may you live for thousands of years, be a million days a year.”
“Another fifty for Sachin Tendulkar. A legend of cricket over the years,” tweeted the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Former India cricketer and former head coach Ravi Shastri said: Happy birthday, Bigg Boss! Half century in life. Add 100 to your profession at highest level. 150 batting and how. Brilliant. Wishing you a wonderful celebration and a wonderful year ahead. God bless @sachin_rt”
BCCI shared Tendulkar’s records to wish the 2011 World Cup winner. “664 intl. match “34357 intl. Runs 201 International. The only cricketer to score 100 international wickets. hundreds. 2011 World Cup winner Here’s wishing the great and ever-inspiring @sachin_rt a very happy 50th birthday,” tweeted the BCCI.
“Happy birthday to cricketing legend @sachin_rt as he turns 50 today! He has inspired millions across the globe with his heroics with the bat. Warm wishes to the God of Cricket,” said BCCI secretary Jay Shah.
Former India star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh wrote a long post on Twitter, saying that Sachin taught everyone that following the right process leads to long-term progress.
“He came, he played and he won hearts for 4 generations! Good days or bad days, no runs or 100s, he always had his head held high and his feet firmly planted on the ground. He taught us that following the right process leads to long term progress!
“A legend of legends, he has always been there as a teammate, a friend, a mentor and a big brother! To our own GOAT, wishing you a very Happy 50th Master and here’s looking forward to the next 50! Lots of love and best wishes on your special day! May you live long, be healthy and be happy!” Yuvraj said.
A look at legendary cricketer’s performance at ICC events
1. Sachin tastes success at home in 2011 World Cup final
Perhaps the crowning moment of Tendulkar’s international career came at his home ground in Mumbai when he helped India claim a second ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup crown in 2011.
While Tendulkar managed just 18 runs during India’s thrilling run chase against Sri Lanka, the dynamic right-hander amassed a whopping 482 runs at the tournament to finish as the second leading run-scorer at the event.
Images of Tendulkar perched high upon the shoulders of his teammates during celebrations after the match are still a part of cricket folklore and will continue to live on for many more years.
Sachin Tendulkar reflects on 2011 CWC glory
2. Match-winning knock of 85 against Pakistan in 2011 World Cup semi-final
While Tendulkar didn’t fire with the bat in the 2011 World Cup final, his well-crafted innings of 85 from 115 deliveries in the semi-final was a major reason why India were even able to reach the decider.
Tendulkar batted with patience against the world-class Pakistan bowling line-up, defending when required and only attacking when offered extra width as India posted a match-winning total of 260/9.
The star batter enjoyed batting against Pakistan as he notched up yet another Player of the Match performance and sent local fans into raptures as India qualified for the World Cup final in style.
CWC11: Tendulkar steps up with vital half-century in semi-final
3. All out attack as Tendulkar smashes 120 against England at 2011 World Cup
The Little Master was in a devastating mood for India’s home opener at the 2011 World Cup as he produced his 47th ODI century in one of the most memorable 50-over contests of all time.
Tendulkar smashed five sixes during his sensational knock – equal third for the most sixes in a single ODI innings of his entire international career – as India amassed a whopping score of 338. It took an equally impressive innings from England captain Andrew Strauss for the match to finish in a thrilling tie.
Tendulkar was super-aggressive against the likes of James Anderson and Graeme Swann during his magnificent innings and this century was among his best at any World Cup.
CWC11: Sachin Tendulkar’s 120 v England
4. Brilliant 98 against Pakistan at 2003 World Cup
Another massive clash against the old rival on the biggest stage of all and yet another Tendulkar masterclass as the India legend produced a superb individual innings to help guide his side to the win.
The victory target of 274 looked a tough ask for India against some of the best Pakistan bowlers of all time and in front of a packed Centurion crowd, but they didn’t count on Tendulkar scoring with ease with a little help from reliable teammates Yuvraj Singh. , Rahul Dravid and Mohammad Kaif.
It took a Shoaib Akhtar thunderbolt in excess of 150km/h to stop Tendulkar just short of reaching triple figures, but the India star had done enough to put his team in an unassailable position.
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5. Massive six out of the ground off Andy Caddick at 2003 World Cup
A memorable World Cup moment if there ever was one from Tendulkar, and an equally unforgettable piece of commentary from the iconic voice of Tony Greig to match it as the India dynamo launched England seamer Andy Caddick out of the Durban ground in jaw-dropping style.
Not for the first time, Tendulkar made the difficult seem easy as he saw a short ball from Caddick nice and early and launched the right-armer over the mid-wicket boundary and out of the ground with apparent ease.
While Tendulkar notched yet another World Cup half-century and helped India to another victory during this match, it was this effortless maximum that really stood out in what was a dominant individual performance at the 2003 tournament.
“It’s in the carpark.” Tendulkar launches Andy Caddick out of the ground at 2003 CWC
“It’s in the carpark.” Sachin Tendulkar launches Andy Caddick out of the ground at 2003 CWC
6. Emotional 140 against Kenya at 1999 World Cup
This was a memorable innings for Tendulkar for a number of reasons and none more so than it was his first innings back following the death of his father.
Tendulkar missed the match against Zimbabwe prior to this clash as he flew back home to be around his family, and India’s World Cup campaign was on the brink of disaster following consecutive losses to start the tournament.
Enter an emotional Tendulkar who combined with fellow centurion Rahul Dravid for an unbeaten partnership of 237 that helped put India’s World Cup back on course.
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