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| Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar |
A decade later, Tendulkar is not only the best batsman in the world but is also hailed as the most saleable cricketer around. In India, he enjoys incredible popularity, the ultimate icon of millions of youngsters.
Tendulkar has become a legend through the sheer weight of his performances on the field. His record in Tests as well as one-dayers is stupendous. Tendulkar has 21 hundreds as well as 21 fifties in Test matches with a fantastic average of around 57.
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His one-day statistics is equally impressive with 8,000 plus runs which includes a world record 23 hundreds besides 44 fifties. In addition, he is a useful bowler who can break partnerships with his assortment of swing and spin bowling.
Tendulkar's technique is impeccable, he packs tremendous power and strength into his short, stocky frame, and his ability to time the ball is exemplary. He has all the shots in the book and more, and appears to play them with conviction against any kind of bowling on any kind of surface.
One wonders how many marks Tendulkar will leave in his name by the time he decides to call it a day. For he is still only 26 and has a fair distance to go, his back problem notwithstanding.
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