Sachin Tendulkar's Five Records That Are Nearly Impossible To Break

Sachin Tendulkar was arguably one of the best players the cricket fraternity had ever seen. Since making his debut as a 16-year-old for Team India in 1989, he would go on to etch his name in the history books such was his talent. Being a legendary cricketer, Sachin broke various records and created many of his own.

In his illustrious career, the right-handed batsman did so well, that he earned the moniker of ‘God of Cricket’ which is no mean feat. Sachin continued to play for India until 2013, and in the meantime, he played various noteworthy knocks, winning a plethora of games for the national team on his own.

Of the many records that he created, some of them are standing strong even today, seven years after Sachin’s retirement, and are likely to stay that way for a long time.

Here are Sachin Tendulkar’s five records that are nearly impossible to break:

5) Highest appearances in Test cricket

Sachin Tendulkar, in his incredible career, went on to play 200 Test matches, which is a truly mind-boggling figure. Safe to say that this one record which will be nearly impossible to break.

Having made his debut in the purest format against Pakistan, the ‘Master Blaster’ went on to achieve an almost god-like status due to his on-field exploits. Sachin’s last Test appearance came against the West Indies in 2013, in his home ground of Wankhede Stadium.

Statistically speaking, the 46-year-old played 200 games in Test cricket, scoring 15,921 runs in the process, with an amazing average of 53.78, including 51 Test hundreds and 68 fifties.

4) Most runs in a single edition of World Cup

The southpaw, represented India at six ICC World Cups, making his bow at the global spectacle in 1992, and he would go on to lift the coveted title when the Men in Blue defeated Sri Lanka in the final of World Cup 2011, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Sachin Tendulkar was equally as devastating in the World Cups, as he was in other ICC events, rising to the occasion when his team needed him the most. The veteran scored 2278 runs at the World Cup, with an average of 56.95, including six centuries and 15 half-centuries.

Currently, Sachin holds the feat for most runs in a single edition of the World Cup, and this is yet another record that is nearly impossible to break.

3) The longest ODI career (22 years 91 days)

Since his debut, Sachin Tendulkar would go on to rule the ODI format like no other. And, he still holds the record for playing in the format for the longest time, 22 years and 91 days to be precise. The player who came nearest to Sachin’s record was Sri Lanka great Sanath Jayasuriya, who played for 21 years and 184 days.

Of the active players today, Chris Gayle has played ODI cricket for 19 years, but judging by his current form and fitness, it seems Sachin’s record will stay intact.

The Mumbai born player amassed a ridiculous 463 caps in 50-overs format, and he struck 18426 runs at an average of 44.83, alongside having 49 tons and a staggering 96 fifties to his name.

2) 51 centuries in Test cricket

The sheer longevity of Sachin Tendulkar’s career meant that he was able to create such big records that it’s almost nearly impossible to break them. Another of his achievements was hitting 51 Test centuries the highest in international cricket, by any player.

For comparison, Ricky Ponting is the closest to Sachin’s record, with 41 centuries, and Virat Kohli is third in the pecking order, with 26 tons. Going by these numbers, it seems highly unlikely that the current Indian skipper will reach anywhere close to the ‘Master Blaster’.

1) Most runs in Test and ODI cricket

When a player earns a moniker such as ‘God of Cricket’ you ought to be that good, and most certainly Sachin Tendulkar was rightly deserving of the title. He contributed so much to Indian cricket, that the former opener will always remain a class apart from the greatest Indian players.

Moreover, Sachin’s tally of runs across both Test and ODI cricket is the highest by any cricketer, and this is another record that will be nearly impossible to break. Also, when you combine his runs in the T20 format as well, the ‘Little Master’ becomes the player with most runs in international cricket.

Due to such exploits, it won’t be wrong to call Sachin the greatest of all time, or the G.O.A.T. His legacy and records continue to stand strong till date, and will most likely remain unconquered for a long time.