Some More Facts About Sachin Tendulkar

December 30, 2012

* Sachin Tendulkar was named after music director Sachin Dev Burmand.

* Sachin Tendulkar began to play cricket at the urging of his brother.

* Sachin Tendulkar, ambidextrous, wanted to be a fast bowler but focused on batting at the recommendation of Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee.

* Sachin Tendulkar was considered a child prodigy while still in high school. He never played in under 19 league, going straight to the seniors. His breakout season of 1988, he scored a century in every innings he played.

* Sachin Tendulkar sponsors 200 underprivileged children every year but will not speak about his charitable activities.

* Sachin Tendulkar was accused of ball tampering and given a one Test match ban but had the matter overturned when the official was accused of racism. Tendulkar's ball tampering charges triggered a massive backlash from the Indian public and Indian parliament.

* Ferrari gave Sachin Tendulkar a 360 Modena for equaling Bradman's 29 centuries in Test Cricket and laws were passed so he could bring the car into India without paying customs. Because of political and social activist protests, Ferrari finally paid the dues.

* In Mumbai Sachin Tendulkar must "wear a wig to go out and watch a movie only at night".

* Sachin Tendulkar is the highest earning cricketer in the world.

*Virgin Comics is launching a series of comic books featuring Sachin Tendulkar as a superhero.