A genius like Sachin Tendulkar comes along once in a lifetime. The master blaster has spent over 20 years in the game destroying bowlers' reputations and opposing teams in all forms of cricket, and providing a billion Indians real entertainment.
On Saturday, April 24, he turns 37. But unlike previous birthdays, the celebrations this time will be on hold; there is a mission to accomplish the following day when his Mumbai Indians take on Chennai Super Kings in the final of the third edition of the Indian Premier League.
A finger injury - sustained in the semi-finals against Royal Challengers Bangalore - though could keep him out.
Looking back, what a year it's been for the champion batsman. Between December's visit to Bangladesh and February's home series against South Africa, he scored five centuries in four Tests, including four on the trot. The fabulous sequence of three-figure knocks started with an unbeaten 100 at Ahmedabad against Sri Lanka that helped India draw the match before going on to clinch the rubber.
Join us in wishing the batting legend on his birthday.
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