3 reasons why Sachin Tendulkar is India's greatest cricketer ever

3. A role model for generations

Two generations of Indians grew up watching Sachin Tendulkar bat

Two generations of Indians grew up watching Tendulkar bat. When Tendulkar started out in 1989, Kapil Dev was still at the peak of his powers, Kohli was just a one-year-old toddler, MS Dhoni might have still not touched a cricket bat, the Indian economy had not yet opened up, and the rupee was 17 to a dollar.

And by the time Tendulkar retired in 2013, it had been 19 years since Kapil Dev had hung his boots, MS Dhoni had become India’s greatest captain, Virat Kohli was touted as the next big batting superstar and the rupee was 68 to a dollar.

Kohli, Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and many other superstars of the current Indian cricket team grew up watching Tendulkar bat. After all, India has seen eight Prime ministers change from Tendulkar’s first and last Test!

These are some of the reasons why I think Sachin Tendulkar is India’s greatest cricketer. If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to do so, in the comments box.