The road to 400
A timeline of Sachin Tendulkar's ODI career
Cricinfo staff
11-Oct-2007
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December 18, 1989
Sachin Tendulkar makes his ODI debut in a 16-over game against Pakistan at Gujranwala. He makes a duck as India fail to chase 88 against Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Imran Khan, and Aaqib Javed.
Sachin Tendulkar makes his ODI debut in a 16-over game against Pakistan at Gujranwala. He makes a duck as India fail to chase 88 against Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Imran Khan, and Aaqib Javed.
March 6, 1990
Tendulkar scores his first one-day run in his third match, against New Zealand at Wellington. His 36 from No. 6 plays a crucial part in India reaching 221. India eventually beat New Zealand by one run.
Tendulkar scores his first one-day run in his third match, against New Zealand at Wellington. His 36 from No. 6 plays a crucial part in India reaching 221. India eventually beat New Zealand by one run.
December 5, 1990
Tendulkar wins his first Man-of-the-Match award. As first-change bowler, he dismisses the Sri Lankan openers and then scores 53 off 41 to take India to the victory target of 228.
Tendulkar wins his first Man-of-the-Match award. As first-change bowler, he dismisses the Sri Lankan openers and then scores 53 off 41 to take India to the victory target of 228.
November 24, 1993
South Africa need six runs to win off the last over in the Hero Cup semi-final against India at the Eden Gardens. Tendulkar bowls a sensational over, conceding just three.
South Africa need six runs to win off the last over in the Hero Cup semi-final against India at the Eden Gardens. Tendulkar bowls a sensational over, conceding just three.
March 27, 1994
Tendulkar opens in an ODI for the first time - against New Zealand at Auckland and goes on to make 82 off 49 balls.
Tendulkar opens in an ODI for the first time - against New Zealand at Auckland and goes on to make 82 off 49 balls.
September 9, 1994
Tendulkar scores his first century in his 79th match, against Australia in Colombo. His 110 off 130 balls sets up a 31-run victory. .
Tendulkar scores his first century in his 79th match, against Australia in Colombo. His 110 off 130 balls sets up a 31-run victory. .
October, 1995
He signs a five-year contract worth Rs 31.5 crore with WorldTel, which makes him the richest cricketer in the world.
He signs a five-year contract worth Rs 31.5 crore with WorldTel, which makes him the richest cricketer in the world.
February-March, 1996
With 523 runs at 87.16, Tendulkar is the highest scorer in the World Cup. It is also the first time a batsman has scored more than 500 runs in a World Cup.
With 523 runs at 87.16, Tendulkar is the highest scorer in the World Cup. It is also the first time a batsman has scored more than 500 runs in a World Cup.
August 8, 1996
Tendulkar is named captain of the Indian team, at age 23.
Tendulkar is named captain of the Indian team, at age 23.
January 2, 1998
He is sacked from the captaincy after 15-month tenure.
He is sacked from the captaincy after 15-month tenure.
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April 1, 1998
After his fine Test series against Australia, Tendulkar continues to dominate them - this time with his leg-breaks. At 203 for 3 in 32nd over, Australia look set to chase 310 in Kochi, when he comes and takes 5 for 32.
After his fine Test series against Australia, Tendulkar continues to dominate them - this time with his leg-breaks. At 203 for 3 in 32nd over, Australia look set to chase 310 in Kochi, when he comes and takes 5 for 32.
April 22-24, 1998
Scores two blazing, back-to-back hundreds against Australia at Sharjah. The first one helps India qualify for the final on net run-rate and the second wins India the trophy.
Scores two blazing, back-to-back hundreds against Australia at Sharjah. The first one helps India qualify for the final on net run-rate and the second wins India the trophy.
September 26, 1998
Tendulkar scores an unbeaten 127 against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo, surpassing Desmond Haynes' record of 17 centuries in ODIs.
Tendulkar scores an unbeaten 127 against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo, surpassing Desmond Haynes' record of 17 centuries in ODIs.
October 28, 1998
The domination of Australia continues. Tendulkar scores 141 and takes 4 for 38 to knock Australia out of the inaugural Champions Trophy in Bangladesh.
The domination of Australia continues. Tendulkar scores 141 and takes 4 for 38 to knock Australia out of the inaugural Champions Trophy in Bangladesh.
November 13, 1998
Tendulkar scores 124 not out off 92 balls against Zimbabwe and wins his 32nd Man-of-the-Match award, taking him past the record of 31 held by Viv Richards.
Tendulkar scores 124 not out off 92 balls against Zimbabwe and wins his 32nd Man-of-the-Match award, taking him past the record of 31 held by Viv Richards.
May 23, 1999
After having attended his father's funeral, he comes back and scores an unbeaten, emotional 140 against Kenya at Bristol in the 1999 World Cup. Dedicates the century to his father.
After having attended his father's funeral, he comes back and scores an unbeaten, emotional 140 against Kenya at Bristol in the 1999 World Cup. Dedicates the century to his father.
July 28, 1999
Is reappointed captain - without his consent - after India, under Mohammad Azharuddin, fail to reach the semifinals of the World Cup in England.
Is reappointed captain - without his consent - after India, under Mohammad Azharuddin, fail to reach the semifinals of the World Cup in England.
November 8, 1999
Scores the highest individual score by an Indian in ODIs - an unbeaten 186 off 150 balls against New Zealand at Hyderabad.
Scores the highest individual score by an Indian in ODIs - an unbeaten 186 off 150 balls against New Zealand at Hyderabad.
March 31, 2001
Becomes the first player to score 10,000 runs in one-day cricket during the course of his 139 against Australia at Indore.
Becomes the first player to score 10,000 runs in one-day cricket during the course of his 139 against Australia at Indore.
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February-March, 2003
Scores 673 runs at 61.18 in the World Cup in South Africa, and steers India into the finals. His 98 against Pakistan in a hugely anticipated match is one of his best knocks ever. Even though Australia are the champions, he is named the Man of the Series.
Scores 673 runs at 61.18 in the World Cup in South Africa, and steers India into the finals. His 98 against Pakistan in a hugely anticipated match is one of his best knocks ever. Even though Australia are the champions, he is named the Man of the Series.
August, 2004
Tennis elbow surfaces, during the Videocon Cup in Holland. Misses the Champions Trophy in England and then the first two home Tests against Australia.
Tennis elbow surfaces, during the Videocon Cup in Holland. Misses the Champions Trophy in England and then the first two home Tests against Australia.
May, 2005
Goes for the surgery for the tennis elbow, misses a triangular in Sri Lanka, a tour to Zimbabwe, and the Super Series in Australia.
Goes for the surgery for the tennis elbow, misses a triangular in Sri Lanka, a tour to Zimbabwe, and the Super Series in Australia.
October 25, 2005
Makes a roaring return to international cricket, with a 93 off 96 balls against Sri Lanka, in India's 350 for 6 at Nagpur.
Makes a roaring return to international cricket, with a 93 off 96 balls against Sri Lanka, in India's 350 for 6 at Nagpur.
March, 2006
Goes to England for a surgery on his right shoulder. Misses the one-dayers against England and the tour to West Indies.
Goes to England for a surgery on his right shoulder. Misses the one-dayers against England and the tour to West Indies.
September 14, 2006
Makes a stunning comeback, with 141 off 148 balls against West Indies in the DLF Cup in Kuala Lumpur. India lose the match by the D/L method.
Makes a stunning comeback, with 141 off 148 balls against West Indies in the DLF Cup in Kuala Lumpur. India lose the match by the D/L method.
October 11, 2007
Tendulkar becomes the second player after Sanath Jayasuriya to play 400 ODIs.
Tendulkar becomes the second player after Sanath Jayasuriya to play 400 ODIs.