Sachin Tendulkar: India's Cricket Legend and Celebrity Brand Icon
Sachin Tendulkar's Enduring Legacy
New Delhi, August 6: Renowned cricketer Sachin Tendulkar continues to be one of India's most prominent celebrity brands, securing a spot among the top five in the Kroll India Celebrity Brand Valuation 2025 report, with an impressive brand value of USD 125.9 million.
The former cricket star is the only retired athlete to consistently rank in India's top 10 celebrity brands, with his brand value steadily increasing each year. His lasting reputation, trustworthiness, and authenticity make him a sought-after figure for brands across various sectors.
Regarded as the most complete batsman of his era and the highest run-scorer in cricket history, Tendulkar is often celebrated as the greatest cricket icon ever.
He holds the record for the most centuries in both Test and ODI formats, a remarkable achievement considering he scored his first ODI century in his 79th match.
With an astonishing total of 34,357 runs in international cricket, Sachin Tendulkar is recognized as the most prolific batsman in the sport's history. Throughout his distinguished career, he consistently broke records, establishing benchmarks that remain unmatched.
Known as the 'Master Blaster,' he has played 200 Test matches, the highest number by any player in this format.
Tendulkar's Test career includes 15,921 runs, 51 centuries, and 2,058 fours, all records in red-ball cricket.
Revered as the 'God of Cricket' in India, he was also the fastest player to reach 15,000 Test runs, achieving this milestone in just 300 innings, a unique accomplishment.
His career, which lasted over 22 years and 91 days, includes the longest ODI career. In 1998, he scored 1,894 runs and nine centuries, setting the record for the most runs and centuries in a single calendar year in ODIs, a record that remains unbroken.
During his ODI career, Tendulkar celebrated 145 half-centuries and hit the boundary for four runs on 2,016 occasions, the highest in cricket history.
As an undisputed cricketing icon, Tendulkar became the fastest player to reach 18,000 ODI runs, accomplishing this in just 440 innings.