Sachin and Arjun Tendulkar during their Mumbai Indians days NEW DELHI: As Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 53rd birthday, fans from across the cricketing world have been filling in wishes for the man often called the ‘God of Cricket’. But one of the most talked about news came from his son Arjun Tendulkar and it had a funny twist.In a light-hearted video shared by Lucknow Super Giants, Arjun was seen holding a plate of birthday cake and sending his wishes. However, he made it clear that he would not indulge in celebration. Smiling, he said, “Happy birthday, I won’t eat it because I don’t eat sugar very often. I’ll see you soon,” entertaining fans with his disciplined attitude.
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Venugopal Rao explains where Delhi Capitals lost the game when they were chasing a big numberWatch:While the moment added a personal touch to the celebrations, it also brought attention back to the incomparable legacy of Sachin Tendulkar. In a career that spanned more than two decades, Tendulkar not only broke records but also redefined batting itself. From teenage prodigy to world cricket’s most reliable run-scorer, his journey remains one of the most remarkable in sporting history.Tendulkar still holds the record for most international runs with an incredible 34,357. He has also led the charts in both Test and ODI formats for centuries, achievements that underline his consistency and longevity. He played a record 200 matches in Test cricket alone, scoring 15,921 runs and 51 centuries. These are the numbers that continue to set the benchmark.In ODIs, his dominance was equally extraordinary. His 1998 season, in which he amassed 1,894 runs and nine centuries, is still regarded as one of the greatest single-year performances ever. He also holds the records for most fifties, most fours and most Player of the Match awards across formats.Even years after his retirement, Tendulkar’s influence remains strong, both on and off the field, as the cricketing world continues to celebrate his greatness.
