Who is biggest superstar in the world
Determining who the biggest superstar in the world is can be subjective, depending on an individual’s preferences and personal opinions. However, when it comes to cricket, one name often stands out; Sachin Tendulkar. This Indian cricketer accomplished so much during his career that many consider him to not only be the greatest cricketer but also arguably the most famous sportsman globally.
The Cricket Journey of Sachin Tendulkar
Born on April 24th, 1973, in Mumbai, India, Tendulkar exhibited extraordinary passion for cricket from a tender age. From gully cricket with friends to honing skills at the Shivaji Park under his mentor Ramakant Achrekar’s watchful eye, Tendulkar made waves in school cricket before making his international debut in 1989 against Pakistan aged just 16 years old.
Throughout his illustrious 24-year career in International Cricket, ‘The Little Master’ established numerous records which have become yardsticks of excellence for any budding cricketer across the globe.
Lifetime Accomplishments
Sachin Tendulkar became the first player to score one hundred international centuries and was also the first batter to achieve a double century in a One Day International (ODI). In addition, he holds the record for scoring the most runs in both Test cricket and ODIs – a truly remarkable feat considering these are two main formats of cricket played internationally.
His total run tally at retirement read: 34,357 runs accumulated over 664 international matches spanning two and half decades – a testament to not just his batting prowess but admirable physical fitness and endurance too.
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In appreciation of his services to cricket, Sachin Tendulkar received India’s highest civilian award – The Bharat Ratna – shortly after his retirement in November 2013. He remains the youngest recipient of the award and more notably, the first sportsperson in history to be bestowed with such a prestigious title.
Contributions Beyond Cricket
While his cricketing feats are well recognized globally, perhaps what makes Sachin Tendulkar even more remarkable is his contribution beyond the cricket field. His philanthropic works involve supporting underprivileged children through various schemes and foundations, including his own initiative ‘Sachin’s Foundation’, which provides less privileged kids access to quality education.
Furthermore, Tendulkar was nominated to the Indian Parliament’s Upper House (Rajya Sabha) in 2012 where he utilized this platform to raise issues relating to sports development in India.
Honoring an Iconic Career
Recognizing his role as an ambassador for cricket, numerous accolades have been showered on the Little Master throughout and after his playing career. He received the esteemed Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year at the inaugural ICC awards ceremony in 2010. In addition to that, The Asian Awards honored him for Outstanding Achievement in Sports during their fifth anniversary event held in London.
Indubitably, Sachin Tendulkar’s charisma both on and off-field has made him universally admired stretching across nationalities, age-groups making him a true global icon.
Thus, while there may be debate among enthusiasts regarding who truly is the ‘biggest superstar’ – however when assessed based on longevity, impact on and off-field contributions to uplift society; few can dispute Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar’s status as one of the world’s top superstars.
