Sachin Tendulkar is one of the best, if not the best batsman of all time. The Indian international hung his boots at the zenith of a player's career, setting and achieving numerous records to his name. The Master Blaster bid adieu to the beautiful game back in 2013.
Since his retirement, Sachin has been involved in the sport in ways other than the international cricket. The 50-year-old could be back doing what he loved the most - playing cricket. Sachin Tendulkar is reported to feature in an exhibition match in the coming days.
India's prodigal son could be soon on the pitch, in the city of Bangalore. Here is everything that you need to know about Sachin Tendulkar's return on the cricket pitch.
When will Sachin Tendulkar return to playing Cricket?
Sachin Tendulkar will be back playing cricket in the stadium. Tendulkar is expected to feature in the "One World One Family Cup" on January 18. The match will be played at the Sai Krishna Cricket Stadium in Bangalore, a city Sachin knows well.
The match is organised to support a social cause. The best players to have played the game from all over the world, would be a part of the exhibition match. The likes of Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan, Muttiah Muralitharan, Monty Panesar, Makhaya Ntini, would all be featuring alongside Sachin Tendulkar in the same match.
"One World One Family Cup" would aim to collect money for noble causes related to the field of education and health care.
Mark the date 🏏
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 13, 2024
Sachin Tendulkar is returning back to cricket, he will be playing in "One World One Family Cup" on January 18th at Sai Krishna Cricket Stadium, Bangalore. 🔥 #OWOFCup pic.twitter.com/kRcylmuQbD
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What is Sachin Tendulkar's batting record for India?
Sachin has an impeccable record for India in international cricket. Having made his international debut at a tender age of 16, Tendulkar went on to become one of the finest batsmen of all times.
Sachin has scored over 34000 international runs, over a career that spanning over two decades.
| FORMAT | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s/100s | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 200 | 329 | 15921 | 53.78 | 68 / 51 | 248* | |
| ODIs | 463 | 452 | 18426 | 44.83 | 86.23 | 96 / 49 | 200* |
| T20Is | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10.00 | 83.33 | 0 / 0 | 10 |
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