Dec 18 Throwback: When 16-year-old Tendulkar began his ODI journey

Thirty-six years ago today, a 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar made his ODI debut against Pakistan, facing a formidable Waqar Younis and departing for a duck. This anti-climactic start belied a legendary career that would see him become cricket's highest ODI run-scorer. The rain-affected match saw India narrowly lose by seven runs.

Dec 18, 2025 - 23:30
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Dec 18 Throwback: When 16-year-old Tendulkar began his ODI journey
Thirty-six years ago today, a 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar made his ODI debut against Pakistan, facing a formidable Waqar Younis and departing for a duck. This anti-climactic start belied a legendary career that would see him become cricket's highest ODI run-scorer. The rain-affected match saw India narrowly lose by seven runs.

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