Sachin Tendulkar, celebrated his 52nd birthday, remains cricket's highest run-scorer with 34,357 runs across 664 international appearances. His influence extends globally, inspiring modern stars like Kohli and Smith. Tendulkar's career highlights include winning the 2011 World Cup and setting numerous records, solidifying his legacy as the "God of Cricket," despite Kohli surpassing his ODI century record.
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