Then and Now: Tracing Sachin Tendulkar from his childhood to his wedding day

Updated On: 25 April, 2022 12:23 PM IST |

Sachin Tendulkar is unarguably one of the greatest cricketers ever since the game began. Over the years, Sachin Tendulkar went on to master his skill and talent to become a legend in cricket. As Sachin Tendulkar turned 49 on April 24, 2022, today, we bring you some unique images from a few pages in the little master`s life which include his younger days, parents childhood friends, wife Anjali as well as his colleagues from the Indian cricket team. Have a look...

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<p>Sachin Tendulkar (in this pic) at the age of 14. Sachin Tendulkar was passionate about cricket ever since he was a kid and look where it took him. Tendulkar is easily the biggest legend in the world of cricket with numerous records to his name. (Pics/ mid-day archives)</p>

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Sachin Tendulkar (in this pic) at the age of 14. Sachin Tendulkar was passionate about cricket ever since he was a kid and look where it took him. Tendulkar is easily the biggest legend in the world of cricket with numerous records to his name. (Pics/ mid-day archives)

<p><strong>Our son:</strong> Sachin Tendulkar lies on the laps of his parents Ramesh and Rajni at their Sahitya Sahawas home in Bandra east in the late 1980s. Sachin Tendulkar was born in Dadar. His father Ramesh is a renowned Marathi novelist and his mother Rajini worked in insurance</p>

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Our son: Sachin Tendulkar lies on the laps of his parents Ramesh and Rajni at their Sahitya Sahawas home in Bandra east in the late 1980s. Sachin Tendulkar was born in Dadar. His father Ramesh is a renowned Marathi novelist and his mother Rajini worked in insurance

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Sweet spot: Sachin`s father Ramesh Tendulkar checks out his son`s bat as mother Rajni looks on at their residence

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MY BAGS ARE PACKED, I`M READY TO GO: Sachin Tendulkar Sorting out his kit bag in the late 1980`s

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Sachin Tendulkar looks intently at his cricket bat in his home.

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Sachin Tendulkar (left) and his childhood mate Atul Ranade

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Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kamble when they put on a world-record partnership of 664 runs during an inter-school game in 1988

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The late Ramakant Achrekar with his wards, Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli

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Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar wave to the paparazzi on their wedding day in May 1995

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Sachin Tendulkar and Anjali were married on 24th May 1995. The couple have two kids - a daughter Sara and a son Arjun

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Sachin Tendulkar credits his wife Anjali Tendulkar for most of his success as she gave up her career so he could pursue his

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Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar along with Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre

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Sachin Tendulkar with Nita Ambani, co-owner of Mumbai T20 franchise

<p>Upon his coach late Ramakant Achrekar`s suggestion, Sachin switched his school to Sharadashram Vidyamandir High School in Dadar, which was known for giving prominence to cricket</p>

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Upon his coach late Ramakant Achrekar`s suggestion, Sachin switched his school to Sharadashram Vidyamandir High School in Dadar, which was known for giving prominence to cricket

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16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar during his Test debut in the first Test match against Pakistan at Karachi in November 1989

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Sachin Tendulkar was named after the famous musician Sachin Dev Burman

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Sachin Tendulkar playing on his Test cricket debut

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During his younger days, Sachin and his brother Ajit were part of the Sahitya Sahawas society cricket team, Bandra East

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Sachin Tendulkar cutting a cake for one of his birthdays back in the day...

<p><strong>SLEEPING TIGER:</strong> Tendulkar takes a nap inside the dressing room while Kiwi great Richard Hadlee (right) paid a surprise visit during one of India`s tours to New Zealand</p>

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SLEEPING TIGER: Tendulkar takes a nap inside the dressing room while Kiwi great Richard Hadlee (right) paid a surprise visit during one of India`s tours to New Zealand

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Sachin Tendulkar during a training session in Mumbai

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Sachin Tendulkar with Ravi Shastri and Dilip Vengsarkar

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My turn, now? All set to blast away. Sachin Tendulkar during one of his cricket matches

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Sachin Tendulkar caught in a candid moment with Bishen Singh Bedi

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(From left to right) Former Indian skipper Mohammed Azharuddin with Ajay Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar in 1993

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Sachin Tendulkar signing autographs for many of his fans

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Sachin Tendulkar raises his bat after scoring a century during a match

<p>Sachin Tendulkar is congratulated by Manoj Prabhakar after the young star scored his maiden Test hundred against England in the Old Trafford Test of 1990. (Pic/ Getty Images)</p>

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Sachin Tendulkar is congratulated by Manoj Prabhakar after the young star scored his maiden Test hundred against England in the Old Trafford Test of 1990. (Pic/ Getty Images)

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Sachin Tendulkar was also the captain of the Ranji team for Mumbai. He won a title with the Mumbai cricket team as well

<p><strong>ALL SMILES!</strong> Sachin Tendulkar with Ajay Jadeja during a flight</p>

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ALL SMILES! Sachin Tendulkar with Ajay Jadeja during a flight

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Sachin Tendulkar with Mohammad Azharuddin in 1999

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`The terrific trio`: Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly

<p>Sachin Tendulkar with Sourav Ganguly during a training session. The Tendulkar-Ganguly opening duo is one of the finest in the history of the game</p>

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Sachin Tendulkar with Sourav Ganguly during a training session. The Tendulkar-Ganguly opening duo is one of the finest in the history of the game

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(From left to Right): Indian cricketers Ajay Jadeja, Paras Mhammbrey, Rohan Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar

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Sachin Tendulkar with his opening partner and good friend Virender Sehwag

<p>Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne were peculiarly known for their epic battles of bat versus ball. But the batsman and spinner were good friends off the field</p>

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Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne were peculiarly known for their epic battles of bat versus ball. But the batsman and spinner were good friends off the field

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Sachin Tendulkar with Rahul Dravid

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Sachin Tendulkar with spinner Anil Kumble during a Test match

<p><strong>ANY PITCH WILL DO:</strong> Tendulkar surely can`t get enough of cricket as he plays a few tennis-ball games in the Sahitya Sahawas society compound</p>

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ANY PITCH WILL DO: Tendulkar surely can`t get enough of cricket as he plays a few tennis-ball games in the Sahitya Sahawas society compound

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Sachin Tendulkar with the legendary Sir Don Bradman

<p>Sachin Tendulkar with Sir Vivian Richards. The both of them have mutual respect for each other with Viv Richards always speaking highly of Sachin Tendulkar</p>

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Sachin Tendulkar with Sir Vivian Richards. The both of them have mutual respect for each other with Viv Richards always speaking highly of Sachin Tendulkar

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Sachin Tendulkar with former South Africa captain late Hansie Cronje

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Sachin Tendulkar with Ajay Jadeja (L) and Sunil Joshi (C)

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Sachin Tendulkar snapped at a restaurant outlet. Does he look like a foodie?

<p>There`s something about Mary... Sachin Tendulkar with Mary Serrao, a devoted fan, at Mehboob Studio. Four years ago on April 24th , Sachin and Mary celebrated their 36th and 86th birthdays respectively. Her wish was to meet him before she passes away. On May 27, Mary`s dream was fulfilled when MiD DAY introduced her to her hero - Sachin Tendulkar!</p>

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There`s something about Mary... Sachin Tendulkar with Mary Serrao, a devoted fan, at Mehboob Studio. Four years ago on April 24th , Sachin and Mary celebrated their 36th and 86th birthdays respectively. Her wish was to meet him before she passes away. On May 27, Mary`s dream was fulfilled when MiD DAY introduced her to her hero - Sachin Tendulkar!

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Sachin Tendullkar with legendary singer Asha Bhosle

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(L-R) Tendulkar with Sunil Gavaskar, Gundappa Vishwanath and Amitabh Bachchan

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Guess who? Sachin Tendulkar (r) and his look-alike

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Maestro Sachin Tendulkar teaching a little bit of cricket to F1 legend Michael Schumacher

<p>Sachin Tendulkar was considered a cricket prodigy during his school days with many veterans believing he would become one of the greatest players in the game</p>

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Sachin Tendulkar was considered a cricket prodigy during his school days with many veterans believing he would become one of the greatest players in the game

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Sachin Tendulkar engaging in a game of table tennis. Besides cricket, Sachin is a fan of many other sports

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Sachin Tendulkar chilling in a bathtub

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Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his birthday during a TV show

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Sachin Tendulkar bowling during the 1992 World Cup in New Zealand

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Ball boys get an up-close photo of `The terrific trio` during an ODI match

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Sachin Tendulkar is the first batsman to ever score an ODI double century

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Sachin Tendulkar was also part of the Mumbai T20 squad and won 3 titles wit them

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Sachin Tendulkar during a training session with Mumbai Indians

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Sachin Tendulkar clicked while entering the cricket field

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