By HT Sports Desk
Published Apr 24, 2024

Hindustan Times
Sports

Sachin Tendulkar turns 51: A look at his legacy in numbers

Sachin Tendulkar was unmatched through the 90s

As India underwent a transitional phase in the late 90s, Tendulkar remained the side's most consistent batter.

Tendulkar remains at the top in the list of highest run-getters in a calendar year in Test cricket

Tendulkar's 1894-run record in a calendar year in ODIs is still unbroken.

1998 was a golden year for Tendulkar, as he smashed 12 international hundreds in the year.

One of his biggest records - 100 international centuries.

Tendulkar loved to play against Australia, notching 20 of his 100 centuries against the side.

Tendulkar continues to top the list for most runs in Tests.

Tendulkar held the record till last year, when Virat Kohli surpassed the India great in the 2023 World Cup.