#2 Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar carried the Indian Team on his shoulders for around two decades and became a global phenomenon. One of the greatest batsmen to have graced the field, Tendulkar's records speak for themselves. The only player with 100 centuries in international cricket, Sachin Tendulkar is the name people think of whenever cricket as a topic comes up.
For 23 years, Sachin's technique and finesse kept fans glued to their TV sets, and every straight drive or cover drive would receive a thunderous ovation from the crowd, be it in India or any country abroad.
Late Aussie journalist Peter Roebuck shared his experience of witnessing the craze for the "Master Blaster."
On a train from Shimla to Delhi, there was a halt in one of the stations. The train stopped by for few minutes as usual. Sachin was nearing century, batting on 98. The passengers, railway officials, everyone on the train waited for Sachin to complete the century. This Genius can stop time in India!
Despite being one of the all-time greats, his humbleness and sportsman spirit makes him a respectable human being who never tried to come up with anything derogatory even when opponents tried to sledge him on numerous occasions.
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