Sachin Tendulkar wins highest Indian civilian award 'Bharat Ratna' on Feb 4, 2014: WATCH

Former Indian cricket captain Sachin Tendulkar is arguably greatest batsman to have played sport.  Master Blaster is widely regarded as ‘God of Cricket’. Tendulkar, who is highest run-scorer in Tests as well as ODIs, was kwn for his impeccable batting technique. He created a plethora of records in his glorious 24-year career. For more than two deces, Tendulkar remained backbone of Indian cricket team and face and pride of cricket in India.

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On this day in 2014, Sachin Tendulkar was conferred 'Bharat Ratna'

A gentleman on and off field, Sachin Tendulkar rescued Indian team from inevitable defeats on numerous occasions and collected a multitude of awards for his contributions towards Indian cricket. Amongst all his glory and accomplishments, his biggest individual achievement remains ‘Bharat Ratna’, India’s highest civilian hour which he received on this day in 2014.

On February 4, 2014, Tendulkar was conferred Bharat Ratna by n President of India, late Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan's Durbar Hall.  Tendulkar Bharat Ratna win me cricketer first sportsperson, as well as, youngest person to receive prestigious award. 

With Sachin Tendulkar completing seven years since winning coveted Bharat Ratna, fans started trending legendary batsman's name on Twitter. Several reactions poured in as fans lauded Tendulkar for becoming first sportsperson to win award. Here's a look at a few reactions.

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Sachin Tendulkar centuries and stats

Sachin Tendulkar stats in his international career are something that one can only dream of. Sachin Tendulkar stats include his 100 international centuries out of which he scored 51 in Tests. Sachin Tendulkar centuries count also include his 49 tons in ODIs. 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.

Sachin Tendulkar awards

list of Sachin Tendulkar awards is endless. In 1994, he received Arjuna Award for his achievements in cricket. At only 21 years of , he was youngest recipient at time for this hour. Three years later, Indian government once again recognised Tendulkar’s excellence in sports by houring him with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, which is also country’s highest sporting hour any Indian athlete could achieve. On backdrop of 1999’s ICC Cricket World Cup, ‘Little Master’ was presented fourth highest civilian award – ‘Pma Shri’.

In coming years, Tendulkar’s award cabinet got furr decorated with ‘Maharashtra Bhushan Award’ in 2001, which is also state’s highest civilian award, and ‘Pma Vibhushan’ in 2008, second-highest civilian award in country.

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However, amidst all records that he broke, all milestones he created and all accoles and glory he achieved, eureka moment of his career came at Wankhede Stium on April 2, 2011, when Indian team lifted World Cup after 28 years. batting legend retired from all forms of international cricket in 2013 when he played his last Test against West Indies at his home ground. At 47 years of , Tendulkar is happily enjoying second innings of his life with his family.

What is Sachin Tendulkar net worth figure?

According to entrepreneur.com, Sachin Tendulkar net worth figure is estimated to around ₹1250 crore (i.e. approximately $170 million). A certain portion of Sachin Tendulkar net worth comprises of his earnings from Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as a former Indian cricket player. He was said to be  first cricketer to sign a deal worth ₹100 crore with MRF in 2001. He became brand manr of tyre brand as well.

Sachin Tendulkar approximately earns around $18 million every year (as per 2019 figures) through his various endorsements. Sachin Tendulkar net worth figure also includes his salary through endorsement deals with likes of Boost, Pepsi, Sunfeast and VISA in past while currently he endorses brands such as BMW, SBI Mutual Funds, IDBI Life Insurance, Lumius and Apollo Tyres.

Currently, Sachin Tendulkar is owner of popular 100MB app, which curates content on his life in and out of cricket since his retirement and this ds to Sachin Tendulkar net worth figure as well. Tendulkar is also said to own a ₹7-8 crore worth flat in Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai, which he reportedly bought as a gift for his wife Anjali in 2017, according to Architectural Digest.

DISCLAIMER: above Sachin Tendulkar net worth information is sourced from various websites/media reports. website does t guarantee a 100% accuracy of figures.

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