Iconic Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar says he will retire after playing his 200th Test, in all probability against West Indies. Here is a factfile about the Master Blaster. New Delhi: Factfile on India's record-breaking batsman Sachin Tendulkar after he said on Thursday he will retire after playing his 200th Test.
Which cricketer is known as the Master Blaster?
1989: @sachin_rt made his #TeamIndia debut. 2013: The legend walked out to bat for the one final time in international cricket. Over the years, Tendulkar has forged his name in history as the 'greatest batter of all time' and he also got nicknamed as the 'Master Blaster'.
Who is known as Master Blaster in Indian cricket *?
He made his debut for India in 1989 at just 16 years of age. There are a lot of Sachin Tendulkar nicknames that are earned by him during his cricketing career. Fans call him 'The Little Master,' 'The Bradman of Modern Era,' 'The God of Cricket' and 'The Master Blaster.
Who is known as the Little Master?
Sunil Gavaskar, in full Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, bynames Sunny and the Little Master, (born July 10, 1949, Bombay [now Mumbai], India), Indian cricket player who is considered one of the sport's greatest opening batsmen of all time.
Who called Sachin Tendulkar Master Blaster?
Well, truth be told, no one person actually gave this name. As the 1990s drew to a close, the name of Little Master began to get replaced with Master Blaster. Even commercial campaigns began to endorse it as it seemed from India he was the one man who could blast the opposition into submission.
21 related questions foundWhat is the nickname of Anil Kumble?
He is nicknamed "Jumbo" not only because his deliveries, for a spinner, are "as fast as a jumbo jet", but also because his feet are quite big or "Jumbo" as observed by his teammates.
Which cricketer is also called Scooter?
Herschelle Gibbs (Scooter)
Herschelle Gibbs was one of the most destructive opening batsmen to have ever played. While he drove perfectly on the pitch, off it, he did not know how to drive a car and this prompted all his friends and family to jokingly call him Scooter.
Why Sachin is called Little Master?
Sachin Tendulkar is the subject of the biopic 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams'. Sachin Tendulkar inherited the title Little Master from cricketer Sunil Gavaskar – a reference to their short stature and their on-field authority with the cricket bat.
Who is known as punter?
Ricky Ponting revealed his teammate Shane Warne had given him nickname "Punter".
Which cricketer is known as Tiger?
Popularly known as Tiger, Pataudi was the first captain to make players of his generation feel they were no inferior to anyone in the world cricket.
Who is known as Bangalore torpedo in cricket?
By DIVYA SHEKHARET Bureau. Aug 02, 2018, 10:39 AM IST. Bangalore Torpedo. Major General John Raaen Jr was the captain of the elite 5th Ranger Infantry Battalion the day the Allied troops stormed Omaha Beach at Normandy in June 1944.
Which cricketer nickname is swing king?
Sachin Tendulkar retired from cricket at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, his home ground, bringing the curtains down on a glittering international career that spanned 24 years.
Which cricketer is father of cricket?
Who is called the Father of Cricket? As mentioned ahead English cricketer William Gilbert Grace is known as the Father of Cricket. The legendary player was born on 18 August 1848 near Bristol. He lived for 67 years and passed away on 23 October 1915.
