On this day: Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut in Karachi

Sachin Tendulkar, born in 1989, made his international debut against Pakistan in 1989, marking the beginning of a legendary journey in cricket. Known as "The God of Cricket," Tendulkar is considered one of the greatest batters in the sport. He retired in 2013 after becoming the highest run-scorer in international cricket. With 34,357 runs in 664 international appearances, he holds the record for the most runs in international cricket. Tendulkar's 100 international centuries and 164 half-centuries are unparalleled, making him the only player to achieve a century of centuries.