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The many faces of Tendulkar

The many faces of Tendulkar

In the beginning, there was a mop of curls.
In the beginning, there was a mop of curls.•Getty Images
Whoa! The kid's all grown up. Goatee and ear stud on the tour of England, 1996.
Whoa! The kid's all grown up. Goatee and ear stud on the tour of England, 1996. •Getty Images
Tendulkar was an idol to many of his younger team-mates.
Tendulkar was an idol to many of his younger team-mates.•AFP
And there are more than a few grey hairs.
And there are more than a few grey hairs.•Indian Premier League
That's what two decades of sweat looks like.
That's what two decades of sweat looks like.•AFP
Tendulkar at his wedding in 1995.
Tendulkar at his wedding in 1995.•Associated Press
As India's biggest brand icon, he appeared in countless ads, endorsing a range of products - from health drinks, biscuits, phones and TV sets to insurance and cement.
As India's biggest brand icon, he appeared in countless ads, endorsing a range of products - from health drinks, biscuits, phones and TV sets to insurance and cement.•AFP
Though they weren't above horsing around with him.
Though they weren't above horsing around with him.•AFP
But his enthusiasm and love for the game remain undiminished.
But his enthusiasm and love for the game remain undiminished.•AFP
The straightened hair phase. No comment.
The straightened hair phase. No comment.•Getty Images
Possibly an inspiration for Chris Gayle?
Possibly an inspiration for Chris Gayle? •AFP
Twenty years since his debut, the face is weather-beaten and lined with experience.
Twenty years since his debut, the face is weather-beaten and lined with experience.•Getty Images
And the disappointment of not scoring still is acute.
And the disappointment of not scoring still is acute.•Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP
Whatever he looks like, a cherubic teen or an ageing legend, what his fans will remember is the joy he brought them with his gorgeous batting.
Whatever he looks like, a cherubic teen or an ageing legend, what his fans will remember is the joy he brought them with his gorgeous batting.•Getty Images