Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is set to be bestowed with the Lifetime Achievement-Award of BCCI during the annual event in Mumbai this Saturday. Tendulkar, who is 51 years old now, is known for his unmatched records and lasting contribution to the game and continues to be a cherished soul in the world of international cricket.
As reported by the news agency PTI, the source corroborated the information: “Yes, he will be awarded the C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024.” The award recognizes his legendary career, wherein Tendulkar represented India in 664 international matches while scoring innumerable records. He has amassed 15,921 runs in Test cricket and 18,426 in ODIs, and he still holds the record for the highest run-getter in both forms, showcasing unparalleled genius and consistency.
He burst upon the international scene at the tender age of 16 when he made his debut against Pakistan in 1989. More than two decades later, he was in the mix of things when India lifted the World Cup trophy in 2011, a tournament in which he played for the sixth and last time. Despite participating in just one T20 International, Tendulkar made a name for himself in the realm of Test and ODI cricket.
More than numbers, Tendulkar was a national icon capable of stopping the country’s heartbeat with his mere presence on the field. His performance inspired millions, including his opponents, who often would admit that Tendulkar alone could intimidate them.
The award, instituted in 1994 to honor Col. C K Nayudu, India’s first Test captain, is yet another feather in the cap of Tendulkar for his scintillating career. He is now in distinguished company, joining last year’s awardees Ravi Shastri and Farokh Engineer, and Tendulkar’s name is now inscribed among those greats who have laid the foundation of Indian cricket’s legacy.