SHOCKING! Sachin Tendulkar used to be a BIG BULLY in his childhood

Read to know an interesting fact about the ‘God of Cricket' Sachin Tendulkar.

Submitted by Tania Roy on Wed, 06/30/2021 - 17:23

MUMBAI: Sachin Tendulkar is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket.

The cricket legend is the inspiration of every budding cricketer. His inspiring journey also inspires people who are not into this sport. He has a crazy fan following worldwide.

Sachin Tendulkar is often called the 'God of Cricket' by his fans. The legendary batsman never fails to amaze his millions of fans with his skills.

For his incredible contribution to the world of cricket, he has been bestowed with innumerable prestigious awards. He is the recipient of Padma Vibhushan, Bharat Ratna, and Padma Shri.

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The Master Blaster played the gentle men’s game of cricket with pride, but it’s not just his cricketing skills which have made his fans go gaga over him. His dedication towards the sport, elegant personality, and sense of humour also amaze fans.

But did you know he used to be a big bully in his childhood? Yes, it is unimaginable that Sachin Tendulkar could be a bully? Isn’t it?

Sachin in fact landed in trouble owing to his deeds. According to former First-Class player Atul Ranade, Sachin used to be a big bully in his childhood. In an interview with Ashish Magotra for a portal, he revealed how Sachin once bullied a guy who was much older than him.

Even as a six-year-old, Sachin would keep fighting with his friends during recess. So, in order to divert his attention, his elder brother Ajit Tendulkar got him enrolled at coach Ramakant Achrekar’s cricket academy. And the rest is history.

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