Who is legend of world
When talking about legends of the world in sports, one cannot forget to mention the sport of Cricket. This game, originating from southeast England during the 16th century, has grown exponentially into a global phenomenon that charms millions if not billions of people worldwide. The top countries participating include India, Australia, Pakistan, South Africa and England among others. The popularity of cricket is attributed mainly to legendary players who made remarkable impacts on this globally admired sport through their exceptional performances and memorable moments.
Don Bradman – A Legend Beyond Comparison
Interestingly enough, amongst the many great players to dispute a cricket match, one stands above all – Sir Donald George Bradman or ‘The Don’ as he was lovingly called by his fans. Born on August 27, 1908 in New South Wales, Australia; Don Bradman went on to become what many agree as the greatest batsman of all time.
During his career spanning two decades (1928–1948), Bradman consistently performed at levels way beyond any other cricketer achieving an unmatched batting average of more than 99 runs per innings – nearly twice that of most other top performers! He was also known for his unrivalled concentration ability and technical mastery over various cricketing aspects round off what can only be described as an extraordinary legend in cricket history.
A Phenomenal Career
Throughout his illustrious career with Australian national team, Don Bradman played 52 Test matches scoring an astounding total number of 6996 runs which included 29 centuries. His highest score being 334 runs made against England during Ashes Series in July 1930 still remains one of greatest individual achievements in cricketing history.
Bradman’s crowning glory came in form his double centuries – twelve in total which are records yet to be broken even after seven decades post his retirement from active cricketing scene. By end of his career, Bradman had achieved virtually every individual honour possible in the sport of cricket.
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Sachin Tendulkar – The Modern Master
If Don Bradman set early standards for excellence in cricket, then Sachin Ramesh Tendulker raised them further. Born on April 24, 1973, in Mumbai, India; Sachin Tendulkar is universally regarded as one of greatest cricketers and arguably best batsman of modern age. His legendary status isn’t just limited to his home country India but extends across entire cricketing world earning him title “Little Master” due to short stature yet gigantic cricketing persona.
Tendulkar’s illustrious career that spanned over 24 years (1989–2013) is studded with numerous milestones & records which stand testimony to his batting prowess & masterful display on crease.
A Record-Breaking Career
In his remarkable journey, Sachin played a staggering total of 664 international matches across all forms of game – test matches, ODI’s & Twenty20 Internationals scoring around 34k runs. He reached a matchless peak by becoming first player to score hundred centuries in international cricket – a feat that looks increasingly unassailable with passing time.
Furthermore, he was part of Indian team that won ICC World Cup in year 2011 further cementing his status among immortals of this beautiful game called Cricket. All these achievements and relentless pursuit towards excellence make Sachin Tendulkar an unquestionable world legend not just within confines of cricket but entire sporting fraternity.
The enduring legacy left behind by legends like Don Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar offer countless lessons about dedication, discipline resilience and being the best at what you do despite whatever challenges or hurdles one might face. These are integral values echoed throughout sportsmanship and serve as guiding principles for budding players who aspire to be future legends of cricket.
