Sachin Tendulkar equals Sunil Gavaskars record

Indian Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar completed 25,000 runs in First-Class cricket. He make this record while playing for Mumbai against Rest of India in the Irani Trophy match on Friday. He has taken 303 matches to achieve this record. 

Earlier, he equaled with Sunil Gavaskars record on the number of first class centuries by complete his century against Rest of India. This is Sachins 81st first-class century and he struck 12 fours and 2 sixes to reach this milestone.

After retiring from One-Day International (ODI) cricket, Sachin Tendulkar has done well for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy and has carried his form into the Irani Cup.

I don't see myself playing in 2015 World Cup- Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar who has amassed over 34,000 runs including 100 international centuries during his international career spanning 23 years, announced his ODI retirement before the start of the Indo-Pak series.

During an interaction with NDTV Sachin explained the reason behind calling it a day in the ODI format. "I felt in 2015 when we go to Australia and New Zealand we should be fully prepared to lift the trophy again. I don't see myself playing in the 2015 World Cup and that's why I felt I should back off and the team should move ahead and form a balance, formidable combination for the 2015 World Cup” said by Tendulkar. He wanted youngsters to take over as the team should be able to defend the World Cup title when they play in Australia and New Zealand in 2015.

Tendulkar's tryst with Golf

Indian cricket team Master Batsman Sachin Tendulkar is known to be keen on racquet sports, but if one watches him swing a golf club, one will be convinced that he could be good at any sport.

Sachin Tendulkar takes Kensville by storm; enjoys putting and driving. Tendulkar was at the Kensville Golf and Country Club in Ahmadabad on Friday and tried his hand at golf as he hit nearly 25 balls.

 "I like to hit the ball, whether it's cricket or golf" joked Sachin at a media interaction. "I have played golf only a few times, once with teammates when we were on a tour to South Africa. But I want to play golf more in times to come" said the maestro.

Tendulkar tried his hand at driving and then putting, too, alongside many of the internationals, like Shiv Kapur, Gaganjeet Bhullar, Rich Beem, Rahil Gangjee and Rhys Davies, who are participating here this week.

"I have been to many golf courses and even had an occasional attempt at driving range, but visiting a golf course while a tournament is in progress was a new experience. I really enjoyed, the golf course is a lovely one. I have seen other courses but I really liked this one" says Sachin. 

Sachin Tendulkar rare photos

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is the most successful Indian cricketer. He was born on 24 April 1973. Indian government honored him by Padma Vibhushan award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award and many more awards. He married Anjali at the age of 22. They have two children Sara and Arjun. Arjun Tendulkar is a left handed batsman. Recently has been included in under-14 probable’s list of Mumbai Cricket Association. On 23 December 2012, Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from ODIs. He has already stated that he will not be playing T20 Internationals.

Arjun Tendulkar selected for under-14 Mumbai team

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun is actively engaged in cricket. He is left handed batsman and 13-years old. He has been selected for the West Zone League match under the age of 14 in Mumbai team.

Recently a match was held against Goregaon Centre and Khar Gymkhana. Arjun Tendulkar on behalf of Khar Gymkhana team won the match by 124 runs (14 fours and a six). Finally, Arjun Tendulkar has been selected for the West Zone League match.

The competition will be conducted on behalf of the Indian Cricket Board from January 20 to February 1 in Ahmadabad.

Sachin Tendulkar to play in ODIs

Sachin Tendulkar has intentions to play in the upcoming one-day series against arch rivals Pakistan and the subsequent series against England, a television channel claimed on Friday.  The 39 years old star batsman says he does not plan to quit the format altogether just yet and will continue as long as he enjoys the game.

Tendulkar has played just two ODI series after the World Cup last year. The channel said he wants to play in the ODIs to regain form ahead of the high-profile Test series against Australia in February-March next year. The channel talked to former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Tendulkar's decision to play in the ODIs.

On the criticism about Tendulkar’s form, Ganguly said “critics don’t matter. It’s what selectors think and BCCI think. Sachin is too big for everyone. What he has achieved is beyond everybody’s reach. He has the ability and the right to call the shots”.

Dhoni hopes hard to replace Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is the well known senior Indian cricketer and he is also acknowledged as the greatest living batsman.  Tendulkar managed a mere 112 runs at an average of just under 19 in the just-concluded Test series against England, prompting speculations about the 39-year-old's retirement from international cricket. Tendulkar and his partner VVS Laxman took India to a very comfortable position with the visitors requiring just 112 runs short of victory.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has expressed hope legendary Sachin Tendulkar keeps playing Test cricket for the country despite poor run of form. Dhoni said great players like Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid are hard to replace, and added that Indian team is going through a tough phase similar to when they lost in 2007 World Cup. He also added that "We are going through a tough time. It is difficult to replace Rahul Dravid or Sachin Tendulkar or VVS Laxman and you have to back young players”.