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Published 15:19 IST, January 31st 2025

BCCI To Celebrate Sachin Tendulkar's Iconic Legacy, Former Cricketer To Be Honoured With Lifetime Achievement Award

The BCCI would be presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to one of India's cricketing icons, Sachin Tendulkar, during an upcoming annual event.

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Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar presents the trophy ahead of the the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final match between India and Australia, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad | Image: ANI Photo

Sachin Tendulkar's legacy is well-documented, as the master blaster has been one of the anchor beings who put the Indian Cricket Team on the map. The former India cricketer has an unmatched legacy which no superstar has been able to carry. In recognition of his record-setting career and dedication towards the game, the Board of Control for Cricket In India [BCCI] has decided to present Tendulkar with one of the most valuable recognitions of Indian cricket — The Lifetime Achievement Award.

BCCI To Honour Sachin Tendulkar With Lifetime Achievement Award 

One of Team India's iconic cricketers, Sachin Tendulkar, will be presented with the C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award from the Board of Control for Cricket In India [BCCI]. The former cricketer's batting records and impact on international cricket have stood the test of time, and he will be bestowed with the honour at the cricket board's annual gala on Saturday. An anonymous board member has revealed it to the media.

"Yes, he will be the recipient of the C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2024," a Board source said while speaking to PTI.

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar presents the trophy ahead of the the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final match between India and Australia, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad | Image: ANI Photo

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Sachin Tendulkar: An Unrepeatable Cricketing Legacy

In the 664 international matches he has played for the Indian Cricket Team, Sachin Tendulkar amassed 15921 runs in Tests and 18,426 runs in ODI cricket. Notable, his 200 Test and 463 ODI appearances are the highest by any cricketer in the game's history. He also holds the record for the highest number of Test and ODI runs. Notably, he played only one T20I in his stellar career. Sachin made his debut against Pakistan in the 1989 Tests when he was 16 years old. He went on to become the batter who could bring the nation to a logjam when he walked out to bat. Tendulkar is considered the greatest batter of his era and played a vital role in India's win at the 2011 World Cup Final. It was his record sixth and last appearance in the showcase event.

Tendulkar would become the 31st recipient of the prestigious C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. Back in 2023, former India cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri and wicket-keeping icon Farokh Engineer were bestowed with the title. This year, Tendulkar is expected to be the recipient of one of BCCI's highest honour.

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Updated 16:28 IST, January 31st 2025