Sachin Tendulkar's international cricket career was filled with numerous records and achievements.
Test Debut
15 November 1989
Tendulkar made his Test debut against Pakistan in Karachi at the age of 16 years 205 days, becoming India's youngest Test cricketer.
ODI Debut
18 December 1989
Tendulkar made his ODI debut against Pakistan.
Captaincy
1996
Tendulkar was made captain of the Indian national team at the age of 23.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
1998
Tendulkar was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the highest award given to an Indian athlete, for his outstanding performance in the 1997-98 season.
World Cup Performance
2003
Tendulkar helped India advance to the finals of the World Cup, where he was named the man of the tournament.
World Cup Victory
2011
Tendulkar was part of the Indian team that won the Cricket World Cup.
Test Retirement
14 November 2013
Tendulkar retired from Test cricket after playing his last Test match against the West Indies.
