Sachin and World Cup 2011

Sachin And World Cup 2011

“Sachin Tendulkar”, is not just a name but a hymn, a solemn prayer. Sachin is this years India's best bet and only hope and faith for winning the World Cup this year. Our maestro wants to win it for the fans and the other players say, “We will win the world cup this year for Sachin”. At the age of 37, the Little Master is still playing with great precision, skill and perfection. This Living Legend has played 5 consecutive world cups and this year's would be sixth.

Sachin’s Past Performances

On 11 December 1988, aged just 15 years and 232 days, Tendulkar scored 100 not out in his debut first-class match for Bombay against Gujarat, making him the youngest Indian to score a century on first-class debut. He followed this by scoring a century in his first Deodhar and Duleep Trophy. He was picked by the Mumbai captain Dilip Vengsarkar after seeing him negotiate Kapil Dev in the nets and finished the season as Bombay's highest run-scorer.

Sachin made an unbeaten century in the Irani Trophy final and was selected for the tour of Pakistan next year, after just one first class season. His first double century was for Mumbai while playing against the visiting Australian team at the Brabourne Stadium in 1998. He is the only player to score a century in all three of his Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy and Irani Trophy debuts.

In 1992, at the age of 19, Tendulkar became the first overseas born player to represent Yorkshire. Tendulkar played 16 first-class matches for the county and scored 1070 runs at an average of 46.52 winning the award for the “best cricketer” that year.

Sachin – India's Hope For World Cup 2011

The following achievements indicate why Sachin is our best bet to win this years world cup. He has been consistent and spectacular in all his performances. The Indian king of cricket rules everyone's hearts with his shots, playing style and unbeatable talent.

*Sachin impressed the world with his centuries against Australia in Sydney in Perth in the 1991-92 series.

*Tendulkar is the first player to score fifty Test centuries, and the first to score fifty centuries in all international cricket combined; he now has 97 centuries in international cricket.

*On 17 October 2008, when he surpassed Brian Lara's record for the most runs scored in Test cricket, he also became the first batsman to score 12,000, 13,000 and 14,000 runs in that form of the game, having also been the third batsman and first Indian to pass 11,000 runs in Test cricket.

*In 2002, just 12 years into his career, Wisden ranked him the second greatest Test batsman of all time, behind Donald Bradman, and the second greatest one-day-international (ODI) batsman of all time, behind Viv Richards.

*He is the leading run-scorer and century maker in Test and one-day international cricket. He is the only male player to score a double century in the history of ODI cricket.

*In September 2007, the Australian leg spinner Shane Warne rated Tendulkar as the greatest player he has played with or against. Tendulkar was the only player of the current generation to be included in Bradman's Eleven.

*Holds the record for scoring 1,000 ODI runs in a calendar year. He has done it seven times - 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2003,2007, 2008

*ODI :--- Most Man of the Series Awards: 14 Man of the Series Awards

*ODI :--- Most Man of the Match Awards: 58 Man of the Match Awards

*Tendulkar is the only batsman to score over 3000 runs against any opponent (Australia). Tendulkar is also the only batsman to achieve the feat runs against 2 opponents - Sri Lanka is the other team.

*Tendulkar holds the record for the most fours ( boundaries ) in an innings. He hit 25 fours in the innings against South Africa on on 24th February 2010 when he scored double century.

*There are many awards and accomplishments to Sachin's credit. Some of them include Wisden Cricketer of the Year, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan.

*Sachin is also presently the group captain of Indian Air Force.

:By Radhika Gangadhar

SACHIN TENDULKAR

"The Master of Masters"

It was 24 of April 1973 and the house of a well known Marathi novelists was pampered with celebrations of the birth of a third son in the family. Nobody knew that the youngest sibling of late Sh. Ramesh Tendulkar will one day set 'Sky as the Limit' and make the country proud. Born in Mumbai (then Bombay) into a middle-class family, Sachin Tendulkar is a pillar of an unmatched success attained by his own devotion, passion and love for the game of cricket.

In a splendid career extending over two decades, Sachin has broken almost every record of cricket history. He has actually redefined the English proverb “Records are meant to be broken by Sachin”. From domestic circuit to the international arena, no record seems to be untouched by the little master. Sachin Tendulkar, the brightest star in the world of cricket has achieved his greatest prices with his intellectual and skillful cricketing brains.

Here are some interesting facts related to the legend of Sachin Tendulkar – the modern age Bradman.






















Did You Know? ? ?

*Sachin is ambidextrous. He bats with his right hand but signs autographs and eats or plays table tennis with his left.

* Tendulkar sponsors 200 under-privileged children every year through Apnalaya, a Mumbai-based NGO.

* Sachin is the only Indian cricketer to reach Madams Tussauds museum with his statue standing tall.

*Virgin Comics is launching a series of comic books featuring Sachin Tendulkar as a superhero.

* It had taken Tendulkar 79 ODI's to score a century.

* In school, Tendulkar took immense pride in his long curly hair, and was once mistaken for a girl by good friend and fellow cricketer Atul Ranade.

* Sachin Owns two restaurants in Mumbai by the names Sachin'sand Tendulkars.

* Like loads of other cricketers, Sachin is pretty superstitious – he’ll always put on his left pad before his right whenever he’s getting padded up.

* Sachin has recieved the top civilian honours in India like Arjuna award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushn.

* Sachin Tendulkar is the first batsman to have been declared run out by a third umpire in 1992 against South Africa in South Africa.

* Sachin Tendulkar is the only player to score a century while making his Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy and Irani Trophy debut.

* The present coach of Indian Cricket team, Gary Kirsten has an international cricket career of 14 years whereas Sachin himself is playing from 20 years.

* Sachin Tendulkar was named after music director Sachin Dev Burmand.

* Ferrari gave Sachin Tendulkar a 360 Modena for equaling Bradman's 29 centuries in Test Cricket and laws were passed so he could bring the car into India without paying customs

* Sachin sought proper prior permission from Indian government to use the tricolour on his helmet.

* He was the first overseas cricketer to play for Yorkshire CCC in 1992.

* Oddly, Wisden does not include any innings by Tendulkar among its list of 100 greatest Test batting performances.

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* Rated as the second best batsman of all time (next to Don Bradman) by Wisden

* Highest number of centuries in both Test(47) and One day cricket(45).

* Highest run scorer in both both Test and One day cricket.

* 673 runs in 2003 World Cup, highest by any one in a single Cricket World Cup.
* In 1998 he hit 9 ODI centuries, the highest by any player in an year.

* In 1998 he made 1,894 ODI runs, still the record for ODI runs by any batsman in any given calendar year.

* Holds the record for scoring 1,000 ODI runs in a calendar year. He has
done it six times – 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000 and 2003.

By : Saranjeet Singh

MAKAR SANKRANTI RECIPES

MAKAR SANKRANTI RECIPES

Makar Sankranti marks the onward journey of the sun into the northern hemisphere, which signifies the onset of Uttarayana Punyakalam. It is believed that a person who dies on this auspicious day of Makar Sakranti is rid from the cycle of birth and death and attains Moksha, where his soul is unified with the almighty. Like is the case with very auspicious Indian day, Makar Sankranti is also associated with delicious tasty recipes. Most of these recipes are made from sesame (til) seeds and rice. Sesame seeds contain lots of oil and hence acts as a softener. The use of these seeds in sweets is healthy and their exchange signifies warmth, love and tenderness.

Til Ke Ladoo

Easy to make, tasty and crispy, til ke ladoos are a favorite with people of all ages. The crunchy sesame seeds melts in the sweet jaggery syrup, harmoniously in the mouth!!!

Til Ke Ladoo

Khichdi

This is a common dish made in almost all households in India. The turmeric powder used for this dish is supposed to have healing properties and ginger helps in the functioning of the digestive system.

Khichdi

Til Poli

This is a south Indian dish. The dough is kneaded with the sesame seeds and fried. They are delicious, crisp and crunchy. Til poli is rich in vitamin b and provides essential fatty acids.

Til Poli

Pongal

Pongal is a very famous south Indian dish. It is named so, after the harvest festival of south india. Pongal is perfect blend of rice, jaggery, cashew nuts and coconut.

Pongal

Til Burfi

This is a dish of the Maharashtrian Cuisine. Til Barfi is one of the primary dishes of Makar Sankranti. It is very nutritious as the groundnuts provide strength and the sesame seeds keeps the body warm during the winter chills.

Til Burfi