Here are 68 facts about the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar:

1. Full Name: Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar.
2. Nickname: Little Master, Master Blaster, and the God of Cricket.
3. Born: April 24, 1973, in Mumbai, India.
4. Height: 5’5″ (165 cm).
5. Batting Style: Right-handed.
6. Bowling Style: Right-arm medium.
7. International Debut:
   • Test debut: November 15, 1989, against Pakistan.
   • ODI debut: December 18, 1989, against Pakistan.
8. Tendulkar’s father, Ramesh Tendulkar, was a well-known Marathi novelist.
9. He was inspired by cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar.
10. His first cricket coach was Ramakant Achrekar.
11. Tendulkar’s first cricket bat was a gift from his brother, Ajit.
12. He made his first century (in first-class cricket) at the age of 15.
13. Sachin holds the record for the most runs in ODI history (18,426 runs).
14. He holds the record for the most runs in Test cricket (15,921 runs).
15. He is the only player to have scored 100 international centuries.
16. First cricketer to score a double century in an ODI.
17. He has the most number of runs in a single World Cup (673 runs in 2003).
18. He is the first player to score a century in all formats (ODI, Test, and T20I).
19. Tendulkar is the highest run scorer in the history of the World Cup (2,278 runs).
20. He is the first cricketer to hit 200 runs in an ODI.
21. In 2003, he became the first player to have 10,000 runs in ODIs.
22. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan (India’s second-highest civilian award) in 2014.
23. He was the first player to score a century of centuries in international cricket.
24. He is the only player to have scored more than 30,000 runs in international cricket.
25. Tendulkar is the only cricketer to have been awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor, in 2014.
26. He played 200 Test matches, the most by any cricketer.
27. Sachin retired from ODIs in December 2012.
28. He retired from international cricket in November 2013 after playing his 200th Test match.
29. He played in 6 World Cups, a record for any cricketer.
30. Tendulkar holds the record for the most number of fifties in ODIs (96).
31. He played for Mumbai Indians in the IPL and retired in 2013.
32. He was the first player to score 50 Test centuries.
33. His first Test century came against England at Old Trafford in 1990.
34. He became the youngest player to score a Test century at the age of 17 years and 107 days.
35. Tendulkar is the only player to score 2,000 runs in T20I cricket.
36. He was named ICC Player of the Year in 2010.
37. Tendulkar is the first cricketer to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (1997).
38. He played alongside his childhood idol, Sunil Gavaskar, in the Indian team.
39. He holds the record for the most Test match runs (15,921 runs).
40. Tendulkar was involved in a partnership with Rahul Dravid that yielded more than 6,000 runs in ODIs.
41. His partnership with Sourav Ganguly is one of the most successful in ODI history.
42. He was a part of the Indian team that won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011.
43. He was awarded the “Player of the Tournament” in the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup.
44. Tendulkar was the first player to achieve 15,000 runs in ODIs.
45. He became the first cricketer to score 50 Test centuries.
46. He is the only cricketer to score 30,000+ runs in international cricket.
47. He was the only player in history to have been selected for the Indian cricket team at the age of 16.
48. He is a co-owner of the Indian Super League (ISL) team Kerala Blasters FC.
49. His autobiography, “Playing It My Way,” was released in 2014.
50. Tendulkar’s favorite food is South Indian cuisine.
51. He is a huge fan of classical music, especially Indian classical music.
52. He was married to Anjali Tendulkar, a pediatrician, in 1995.
53. He has two children: a son named Arjun and a daughter named Sara.
54. Tendulkar’s favorite cricket ground is the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
55. His famous rivalry with Pakistan’s bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been well-documented.
56. He was once described as the “most complete batsman” by former Australian cricketer Shane Warne.
57. He has been the recipient of multiple honorary degrees from various institutions.
58. In 2008, Sachin Tendulkar became the first cricketer to receive the prestigious “Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy” for ICC Cricketer of the Year.
59. Tendulkar was also the first player to score a century in a T20I.
60. He is the first cricketer to have played 450 international matches.
61. He has scored 20,000+ runs in ODIs.
62. Tendulkar’s farewell speech in 2013 made fans emotional, and he thanked them for their support over 24 years.
63. His childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar used to give him a coin whenever he hit a six during practice.
64. Tendulkar played a key role in establishing the “Master Blaster” legacy and is known for his consistency and technique.
65. In 1998, Sachin scored 1,000 runs in a calendar year, setting a record.
66. He was the first cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2009.
67. His famous rivalry with Australian spinner Shane Warne was one of the most talked-about contests in cricket history.
68. Tendulkar’s dedication to cricket and his ability to perform consistently at the highest level for over two decades have made him an icon in the sport.

These facts showcase the achievements and milestones that cemented Sachin Tendulkar’s status as one of the greatest cricketers of all time.