New Delhi [ India March 21 (ANI): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar stated that the 2007 World Cup was disappointing because India was unable to advance past the group stage but remembered hoisting the cup four years later, saying that the achievement made every hardship worthwhile.
In 2007, the World Cup proved to be incredibly disheartening for us; despite having a formidable squad, I thought we stood a good chance of excelling. However, being eliminated during the group stages left an indelible mark. Recalling those moments, I sat alone in the locker room grappling with our early departure. Yet, this setback transformed into a pivotal juncture. With renewed determination, we trained rigorously and eventually clinched victory in 2011. The triumph validated every challenge faced along the way.” —Sachin Tendulkar shared his thoughts. Boria Majumdar On "Backstage with Boria" season six.
"It was a dream come true. We had come so close in the past, and finally, holding that trophy was magical. The moment I saw my teammates lift me on their shoulders and chant my name at Wankhede, I felt like my entire cricketing journey had come full circle. It was not just my dream--it was the dream of every India "And I felt incredibly thankful to have been a part of that history," Tendulkar said.
Tendulkar continues to hold the record for the highest number of runs scored in both Tests and One-Day Internationals (ODIs). He also achieved the distinctive feat of amassing 100 international centuries throughout his career.
Famous for his outstanding abilities and profound expertise in cricket, he captivated audiences worldwide between 1989 and 2013. Born in Maharashtra, this player started his Test career on November 15, 1989, when he was only 16 years old. His maiden One Day International match took place later that same year on December 18. Throughout his 664 international matches, he accumulated 34,357 runs with an impressive batting average of 48.52.
Tendulkar was the first player to score a double century in One Day Internationals (ODI). In ODI matches, he accumulated 18,426 runs at an average of 44.83, featuring 49 centuries along with 96 half-centuries.
During tests, he amassed 15,921 runs with an average of 53.78, including 51 hundreds and 68 half-centuries. (ANI)
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