7 Shocking Facts About Sachin Tendulkar Every Cricket Fan Should Know About

There’s hardly a cricket fan in India who does not miss Sachin Tendulkar playing today! Here are 7 shocking yet interesting facts about him!

1. Sachin is named after the great musician, Sachin Dev Burman, popularly known as S.D. Burman!

2. Before his first international match in 1989, the first time Sachin stepped on international playing ground was as a replacement fielder from Pakistan’s side!

3. Sachin still owns his car - A Maruti 800!

4. Sachin was the first-ever batsman to be given out by a Third-Umpire, in 1982, against South Africa!

5. Sachin is a left-hander, but he bats and bowls with his right hand!

6. Sachin’s daughter, Sara, is named after the first tournament that he won as a captain, Sahara Cup, 1997!

7. Sachin, known for his 100 “100’s” took 79 matches to score his first ODI century!