Sachin Tendulkar’s Heartfelt Mother’s Day Tribute: ‘My Aai, My Anchor’
NEW DELHI: On a day dedicated to celebrating the unparalleled bond between mothers and their children, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to honor his mother, Rajni Tendulkar, with an emotional message this Mother’s Day.
Sharing his thoughts on X, the ‘Little Master’ penned a touching tribute that resonated with fans worldwide: ‘Everything I am started with her prayers and her strength. My Aai has always been my anchor, just like every mother is for her child. Wishing all the incredible mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day!’
Beyond his personal reflections, Tendulkar’s gesture is a reminder of the silent strength behind his colossal achievements. Widely regarded as the greatest batsman in cricket history, Sachin’s career is a testament to unparalleled talent and perseverance, amassing a staggering 34,357 international runs across all formats—a record that still stands tall.
In Test cricket, Sachin’s technical brilliance and consistency saw him play an unprecedented 200 matches, scoring 15,921 runs with 51 centuries and striking 2,058 boundaries—all enduring records. He was the first and only batter to reach 15,000 Test runs, achieving this feat in just 300 innings.
His One Day International (ODI) legacy is equally awe-inspiring. Over a career spanning 22 years and 91 days—the longest in the format—Sachin set benchmarks that remain untouched. In 1998 alone, he scored 1,894 runs with 9 centuries, a record for the most runs and hundreds in a single calendar year. His ODI tally includes 18,426 runs, reached in just 440 innings, alongside 145 half-centuries and 2,016 boundaries.
Across formats, Sachin’s accolades are staggering: 76 Player of the Match awards, 264 fifties, and a record 20 centuries against Australia—the most by any batter against a single opponent. His ability to dominate attacks worldwide solidified his status as the God of Cricket.
Yet, behind every boundary and every record, Sachin acknowledges the quiet force of his mother’s unwavering support. This Mother’s Day, as the world celebrates maternal love, Sachin Tendulkar’s tribute to his Aai serves as a poignant reminder that even legends stand on the shoulders of those who nurture them from the very beginning.