Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar and his family met President of India Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan Thursday, February 6, 2025. During the visit, the former Indian cricketer presented a signed Test jersey to the President. Tendulkar was accompanied by his wife Anjali and daughter Sara.

On Saturday, February 1, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) honoured Tendulkar with the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the Naman Awards 2025 in Mumbai.

Tendulkar, who holds the record for the most runs in international cricket, amassed 34,357 runs in 664 matches across all formats. He scored 100 centuries and 154 half-centuries and is the highest run-scorer in both ODIs (18,426) and Tests (15,921). The former batter also took 201 wickets in his illustrious career.

A World Cup winner and recipient of India’s highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, Tendulkar is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers. He represented the Indian national cricket team for 24 years, from 1989 to 2013. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri received the prestigious award in 2023.

Tendulkar scored 15,921 runs in 200 Test matches at an average of 53.78, including 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries. In ODIs, he amassed 18,426 runs in 463 matches at an average of 44.83, with 49 centuries and 96 half-centuries. Tendulkar also played one T20I, scoring 10 runs at a strike rate of 83.33.