Former Australian cricket team captain Matthew Hayden had once said, ‘I have seen God, he bats at no. 4 for India’, and the Indian cricket fans could not cheer more in agreement. The God of Cricket, the master blaster, Sachin Tendulkar would be ringing in his 44th birthday today. Ruling the cricket ground close for 24 years, Sachin broke many hearts when he officially announced his retirement in 2014.Sachin took up cricket at the tender age of 11, and made his international test debut at the young age of 16 against Pakistan. The only cricketer to have has 100 international tonnes and the first one to hit a double century in the ODI’s, Sachin’s inimitable records are ingrained in every cricket lover’s mind.
Sachin’s journey from a local Maharashtrian boy to reaching the heights of super stardom is truly admirable.
An ardent admirer of sea food, he frequently dawns the apron for his family to cook fish curry or prawn masala which he learnt from his mother. Japanese cuisine also fares quite on a pretty high spot for Sachin. He loves binging into sashimi, which according to the sources was introduced to him by teammate Suresh Raina. And the indulgences don’t stop here, he loves steaks, Bengali food and also Thai preparations.(Also read: 10 Best Thai Vegetarian Recipe)Till the age of 13, Sachin had only eaten and loved the traditional Maharastrian food that was cooked in his house, and it was only when he started travelling and seeing the world that he acquired different tastes. In England he discovered the cold chicken and was taken aback by the combination. He might have hit the pacy Pakistani deliveries off the covers in style, but he can’t help digging into the delicious Pakistani cuisine each time he visits the country. His favourite being the Keema Parantha which would make him so full that he would have to skip his lunch.
Despite being a big foodie, Sachin has always followed a very disciplined lifestyle. He would make sure that his daily meals consists of 30 percent protein, 30 per cent fat and 40 per cent carbohydrate and whenever required he changed his diet in order to remain fit.At the launch of the IDBI Federal Life Insurance Marathons in Kolkata, Sachin advised the young generation to indulge in more of outdoor games and activities which is a core requisite for being fit. He further explained that outdoor games not only provide greater absorption power and your overall but they also instill a sense to adapt to a different lifestyle. He suggests that everyone should take up a sport, not only on a competitive level, but also for fun and to burn some calories. The man who has ruled the field and our hearts for over two decades has not only seen the world but also gained a world of wisdom in these years. His journey hasn’t been all hunky dory, where there were smashing centuries, there were some roadblocks too. But Sachin never lost heart. He still regards the time after his tennis elbow surgery in London as one of the toughest phases of his career. He was advised to rest for almost four and a half months to recover, but he went out to practice in just three months which took a toll on his fitness and performance. Sachin admitted that as a sportsman you are always impatient, anxious and desperate to return to the field, and that is the worst thing you can do to yourself and your game. Therefore, Sachin’s advice to the younger lot has always been to chase your dreams but never rush. Your body and your fitness comes first and everything else will just follow.
As far as his fitness goes, Sachin is just one of the lucky ones for whom his hobby has been his job. As if staying on the field, running in between the wickets and smashing every ball out for a six was not enough, Sachin has also always followed a well-planned fitness regime. As a fitness trainer of the Indian team, Ramji Srinivasan has always credited Sachin with a great understanding of the biodynamics of exercise. His spatial awareness while doing a particular regime made him an inspiration for his fellow team mates. Sachin also practices breathing exercises and meditation to calm his nerves and mind. Twenty four years of pure genius, discipline and hard work. You are still missed on the field master- blaster. Here’s wishing you a very happy birthday!
Sachin’s journey from a local Maharashtrian boy to reaching the heights of super stardom is truly admirable.
You may have known that Sachin Tendulkar is a fitness freak, but here's another secret - he is also a big foodie and also loves cooking! His teammates have often shares how back in 1997-98, he cooked baingan ka bharta for everyone at fellow team member Ajay Jadeja's house.
An ardent admirer of sea food, he frequently dawns the apron for his family to cook fish curry or prawn masala which he learnt from his mother. Japanese cuisine also fares quite on a pretty high spot for Sachin. He loves binging into sashimi, which according to the sources was introduced to him by teammate Suresh Raina. And the indulgences don’t stop here, he loves steaks, Bengali food and also Thai preparations.(Also read: 10 Best Thai Vegetarian Recipe)Till the age of 13, Sachin had only eaten and loved the traditional Maharastrian food that was cooked in his house, and it was only when he started travelling and seeing the world that he acquired different tastes. In England he discovered the cold chicken and was taken aback by the combination. He might have hit the pacy Pakistani deliveries off the covers in style, but he can’t help digging into the delicious Pakistani cuisine each time he visits the country. His favourite being the Keema Parantha which would make him so full that he would have to skip his lunch.
Despite being a big foodie, Sachin has always followed a very disciplined lifestyle. He would make sure that his daily meals consists of 30 percent protein, 30 per cent fat and 40 per cent carbohydrate and whenever required he changed his diet in order to remain fit.At the launch of the IDBI Federal Life Insurance Marathons in Kolkata, Sachin advised the young generation to indulge in more of outdoor games and activities which is a core requisite for being fit. He further explained that outdoor games not only provide greater absorption power and your overall but they also instill a sense to adapt to a different lifestyle. He suggests that everyone should take up a sport, not only on a competitive level, but also for fun and to burn some calories. The man who has ruled the field and our hearts for over two decades has not only seen the world but also gained a world of wisdom in these years. His journey hasn’t been all hunky dory, where there were smashing centuries, there were some roadblocks too. But Sachin never lost heart. He still regards the time after his tennis elbow surgery in London as one of the toughest phases of his career. He was advised to rest for almost four and a half months to recover, but he went out to practice in just three months which took a toll on his fitness and performance. Sachin admitted that as a sportsman you are always impatient, anxious and desperate to return to the field, and that is the worst thing you can do to yourself and your game. Therefore, Sachin’s advice to the younger lot has always been to chase your dreams but never rush. Your body and your fitness comes first and everything else will just follow.
As far as his fitness goes, Sachin is just one of the lucky ones for whom his hobby has been his job. As if staying on the field, running in between the wickets and smashing every ball out for a six was not enough, Sachin has also always followed a well-planned fitness regime. As a fitness trainer of the Indian team, Ramji Srinivasan has always credited Sachin with a great understanding of the biodynamics of exercise. His spatial awareness while doing a particular regime made him an inspiration for his fellow team mates. Sachin also practices breathing exercises and meditation to calm his nerves and mind. Twenty four years of pure genius, discipline and hard work. You are still missed on the field master- blaster. Here’s wishing you a very happy birthday!
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About Sushmita SenguptaSharing a strong penchant for food, Sushmita loves all things good, cheesy and greasy. Her other favourite pastime activities other than discussing food includes, reading, watching movies and binge-watching TV shows.