Sachin Tendulkar’s photos in Indian Air Force attire grabs spotlight

The greatness of Sachin Tendulkar extends far beyond the boundaries of the cricket field. Even a decade after his retirement in 2013, no batter has even come close to touching his monumental records of 18,426 runs in ODIs and 15,921 runs in Tests. His international centuries remain unparalleled, solidifying his position among the all-time greats. Yet, there is more to Tendulkar than just his cricketing prowess.

Lesser-known is the fact that Tendulkar holds an honorary role as a group captain with the Indian Air Force. This intriguing blend of a cricketing legend and an Air Force officer converged recently when Tendulkar visited Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari in New Delhi. The viral images of Tendulkar donning the Indian Air Force attire captured the attention of many fans.

Shoaib Akhtar’s a true fan of Sachin Tendulkar’s mastery

Going back to his cricketing journey that commenced in 1989, Tendulkar’s impact is definitely unmatched. Even former Pakistani pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar, who himself posed a challenge to many greats, hailed Tendulkar’s “extraordinary” talent. Akhtar marvelled at Tendulkar’s ability to excel against a diverse range of bowlers spanning various eras.

It is captivating to consider that Tendulkar faced bowling greats like Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee, and Akhtar himself. Tackling their distinct styles and strategies, Tendulkar’s resilience shone through, allowing him to etch remarkable innings into cricket’s history.

“The reason I call Sachin the greatest of all time is because he had to first face Warne, McGrath, Wasim Akram, West Indies and South Africa pace batteries. Then after 10 years, he had to face the fastest bowlers like Brett Lee, me, Dale Steyn and the other guys. I just thought this guy is crazy, this is not normal, nothing less than extraordinary,” Akhtar told RevSportz.