Sachin Tendulkar scores his first-ever Test fifty in India in golden 1993 video: Watch

Former Indian cricket captain Sachin Tendulkar is arguably greatest batsman to have played sport.  'Master Blaster' is widely regarded as ‘God of Cricket’. Sachin Tendulkar, who is highest run-scorer in Tests as well as ODIs, was kwn for his impeccable batting technique.  47-year old has created a plethora of records in his glorious 24-year career. 

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Sachin Tendulkar scores maiden fifty on home soil against England in 1993

However, one bizarre fact is that Sachin Tendulkar scored his first half-century in India four years after he made his debut. Sachin Tendulkar scored his first fifty on home soil in 1993 against England at iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkataa. Remarkably, legendary batsman had already scored four international tons before he brought up his first half-century in India. 'God of Cricket' oozed class during this innings and his backfoot play was a sight to behold. 

Sachin Tendulkar was batting alongside Mohammad Azharuddin, who was n captain of Indian cricket team. duo of Sachin Tendulkar and Mohammad Azharuddin brought Indian innings on track after y were reduced to 93/3. Sachin Tendulkar and Mohammad Azharuddin stitched a 123-run partnership before former's wicket was claimed by Devon Malcolm for 50. Mohammad Azharuddin went on to play a marathon innings of 182 as India won match by 8 wickets. Mohammad Azharuddin was also named Player of Match for his brilliant batting display.

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Here's video of Sachin Tendulkar's maiden fifty in India

Sachin Tendulkar centuries and stats in international cricket

Sachin Tendulkar centuries count in his international career is something one can only dream of. Sachin Tendulkar scored 100 centuries out of which he scored 51 in Tests. Sachin Tendulkar centuries count also include his 49 tons in ODIs.  combined tally of Sachin Tendulkar centuries keeps him 29 ahead of second-placed Ricky Ponting (71) and 30 tons ahead of Indian captain Virat Kohli (70). Sachin Tendulkar called it quits from international cricket in 2013 after scoring 15,921 runs in 200 Test matches at an aver of 54.04 and 18,426 runs in 463 ODIs at an aver of 44.83.

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How much is Sachin Tendulkar net worth?

According to entrepreneur.com, Sachin Tendulkar net worth is estimated to be ₹1286 crore (US$170 million). Some of his net worth amount comprises of his earnings from Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as a former Indian cricket player. Sachin Tendulkar net worth also includes his salary through endorsement deals from popular brands like Adidas, Boost, Pepsi and several ors. He was said to be first cricketer to land a deal worth ₹100 crore by he signed same with MRF in 2001.

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