'Not many guys would know..': Sachin Tendulkar Narrates Unheard Tale About His Maiden Hundred

In his illustrious career, Sachin Tendulkar lived a plethora of distinguished moments. Now having called it a career, India's batting legend has several real-life tales to share with his fans and followers. He could decide to share any memoir any time and yet millions will be ready to rush and listen to what the master blaster has to say.

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Sachin Tendulkar Reveals An Unheard Tale About His U-15 Days

As Sachin Tendulkar is known for keeping a precise record of all his innings, this time he brought forward an innings that he played back in the 80s, when he was a youngster vying for promotion in the complex levels of cricket.

"I think it was in (the) year '86 that I scored my first hundred, playing an under-15 tournament. We were playing Maharashtra and I scored 123 in Baroda." Despite retiring from the game more than a decade ago, the Little Master's memory needs only a few seconds to remember cricket connections with different aspects of his life.

Tendulkar recalled being named in Mumbai's squad for Ranji Trophy but not finding a place in the team for a contest in Baroda.

"It did not stop there. After that, when I was picked to play for Mumbai Ranji team, I was in the probables. I didn't get a chance to play in the playing eleven, but coincidentally, that match was also in Baroda." "At that time, I actually got an opportunity to visit your founder's (Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Maharaja of Baroda) palace. Just take a look at the special things that he's got in the palace.

"If I'm not mistaken, I (have also) played against Samarjit Gaekwad (former Baroda player). So he's from Gaekwad family," he added.

"Over a period of time, there were a number of special things that happened to me in Baroda. I think my 400th ODI match was also played in Baroda. So the association only got concretised more and more," he said.

(With inputs from PTI)