As Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar turned 52, the cricketing world came together to celebrate the birthday of one of the most iconic figures the sport has ever known. Leading the flood of heartfelt wishes were former India stars Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, and Harbhajan Singh, who paid rich tributes to the man who not only redefined batting but also inspired a generation of cricketers across the globe.
Tendulkar’s cricketing journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Making his Test debut at just 16 against Pakistan in November 1989, he followed it up with his ODI debut a month later. Over the next two decades, Sachin amassed an unmatched 34,357 international runs in 664 appearances, with a batting average of 48.52.
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He remains the only cricketer to score 100 international centuries — 49 in ODIs and 51 in Tests — and the first to notch a double hundred in ODIs. In the ODI format, he collected 18,426 runs, while his Test tally stood at 15,921 — both records that stood tall for years.
No cricketer has played more Test matches than Tendulkar, who featured in a staggering 200 games. His crowning moment came in 2011 when he lifted the ICC Cricket World Cup — a dream that had eluded him since his debut World Cup in 1992.
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On social media platform X, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extended warm wishes to the ‘Master Blaster’. Yuvraj Singh’s post stood out for its emotional resonance: “He was my childhood hero before he even knew my name… But what stayed with me wasn’t just his greatness. It was his grace… You didn’t just play the game. You taught us how to carry ourselves through it.”
6⃣6⃣4⃣ intl. matches
3⃣4⃣,3⃣5⃣7⃣ intl. runs 🙌
2⃣0⃣1⃣ intl. wickets 👌2⃣0⃣1⃣1⃣ World Cup-winner 🏆
Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award winner
🏆The only cricketer to score 💯 international Hundreds 🫡
Wishing the legendary and ever-so-inspirational Sachin… pic.twitter.com/YMbfsdgW2K
— BCCI (@BCCI) April 24, 2025
He was my childhood hero before he even knew my name. And then one day, I walked into a dressing room and saw him there. The Master himself. But what stayed with me wasn’t just his greatness. It was his grace. For all the centuries, the cheers, the weight of a billion hopes, he… pic.twitter.com/LiZBnjRNRl
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 24, 2025
Harbhajan Singh praised Tendulkar’s humility and discipline, calling him a symbol of excellence and inspiration both on and off the field. Meanwhile, Suresh Raina described him as an eternal legend and wished him joy and good health in the years ahead.
Wishing a Very Happy Birthday to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. @sachin_rt
Sachin paaji, you are not just a cricketing icon, but a true symbol of humility, dedication, and excellence. Your journey has inspired generations, not only on the pitch but off it as well — with your… pic.twitter.com/nxTN1tDBnh
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 24, 2025
Happy Birthday to the Master Blaster, @sachin_rt A legendary cricketer, an inspiration to millions, and a true icon in the world of sports. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead, Sir! #SachinTendulkar #BirthdayWishes #CricketLegend pic.twitter.com/MzRltnT6Cf
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 24, 2025
Happy Birthday to the Master Blaster! 🎊
Thank you for inspiring generations with your game and grace. ✨#HappyBirthdaySachin #SRT52 #SachinTendulkar pic.twitter.com/4CHU2VaPS0
— 100MB (@100MasterBlastr) April 23, 2025
“𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙙, 𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙤. 4 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖” – Matthew Hayden 🙏🏼
Wishing a very happy birthday to the one who made billions’ dreams come true, the God of Cricket, Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar! 🥳@sachin_rt | #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB pic.twitter.com/E3gNNYrVLo
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 24, 2025
Emotions in the audio 💗
Happy birthday, Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar 🐐 pic.twitter.com/9QRRMVOiGd
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 23, 2025
Happy Birthday Sachin Tendulkar . Probably the best batsman of my lifetime . Was star-struck watching him in person . Small in stature – a cricketing giant . pic.twitter.com/7w7i3icWXj
— Tony Steele (@tds122) April 23, 2025
The man who inspired many generations to take up the sport 🙌
Happy Birthday Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar 🧡#PlayWithFire pic.twitter.com/TEU4EepTt6
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 24, 2025
𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙 – Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar! 🎂
From carrying the hopes of a billion to creating memories that will live forever, you are the heartbeat of Indian cricket 🫶#SachinTendulkar #MCA #Mumbai #Cricket #Wankhede #BCCI pic.twitter.com/ccXivEYULy
— Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) (@MumbaiCricAssoc) April 23, 2025
This is how Sachin Tendulkar revolutionized the sports in India. Happy birthday to the greatest ever to touch the bat. pic.twitter.com/qE5yOC5Ah7
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) April 24, 2025
Every Sachin Tendulkar Fan Ever 👇🏻#HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/ZaukoI3TNX
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) April 24, 2025
Youngest Player to score a test century in:
England -Sachin Tendulkar
Australia -Sachin Tendulkar
South Africa – Sachin TendulkarBy the age of 20, Sachin had 7 test centuries to his name. The second best is George Headley’s tally of 4 centuries. Another important point to… pic.twitter.com/KpSiA6Jj9N
— Spandan Roy (@talksports45) April 24, 2025
More than just a cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar remains a timeless beacon of inspiration — a man whose legacy is etched not just in records, but in the hearts of cricket lovers around the world.
