Not many know that Sachin Tendulkar was initially sent to cricket coaching as a form of punishment for his mischievous behaviour.

It was Sachin's elder brother, Ajit, who recognized his talent and made him concentrate on cricket.

Sachin's first love was tennis. As an ardent fan of tennis legend John McEnroe, Sachin spent his early years playing in headbands and tennis gear.

A young Sachin Tendulkar once fielded for Pakistan at Brabourne Stadium in 1988, a year before his official Team India debut.

Sachin's initial ambition was to become a fast bowler, but after facing rejection from Australian legend Dennis Lillee at the MRF Pace Foundation in 1987, he decided to shift his full attention to batting.

Among his many legendary records, Sachin holds the unique record of being the first player in international cricket to be dismissed by a third umpire, following a run-out referral in 1992.

Sachin, a big-time movie buff, once donned a fake beard and glasses to sneak into a theater to watch Roja in 1995. However, his plan backfired after his glasses fell, which led to a massive fan frenzy.