NEWS – BCCI honored Sachin Tendulkar with the Lifetime Achievement Award

HIGHLIGHTS

• The award, known as the K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, is given for outstanding contributions to Indian cricket.

Previous Recipients

• 2023: Ravi Shastri (Former India head coach) & Farokh Engineer (Legendary wicketkeeper-batter).
• Tendulkar becomes the 31st recipient of the award, first instituted in 1994.

Tendulkar’s Cricketing Legacy

• Made his international debut at 16 during India’s tour of Pakistan in 1989.
• Most international runs:
  • Test: 15,921 runs
  • ODI: 18,426 runs
• Most Test (200) & ODI (463) appearances in history.
• Played one T20I match in his career.
• Key member of India’s 2011 World Cup-winning team (his sixth and final World Cup).
• Regarded as one of the greatest batters ever, inspiring generations.

Significance of the Award

• Recognizes Tendulkar’s immense contribution to cricket nearly a decade after his retirement.
• Further cements his legendary status in the sport.

The award is named after Col. C.K. Nayudu, India’s first Test captain