2010 - Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai Indians)
Sachin Tendulkar, the God of Indian cricket and arguably the greatest player to have ever played the game, never played international T20s; however, he did adapt well to the IPL and was the highest run-getter in the tournament in the Mumbai Indians' run to the final in 2010.
He played a crucial role in India's World Cup a year later and played the format till early 2012. However, after retiring from ODIs, he continued playing Test matches and retired in November 2013, after his 200th Test match.
Post-retirement, he has maintained his association with cricket, like many other former players. He is a member of the support staff of the Mumbai Indians and serves as the 'icon' of the franchise. Further, he is a member of the BCCI's three-member Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) and makes occasional appearances on cricket-related television shows as an analyst.
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