Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter on Thursday to recall the memories of the day he donned the whites for India 29 years ago. In the tweet, the 'Master Blaster' said, "This day, every year, brings back so many memories of the day I 1st represented India. It was an honour to play for the country and be able to represent India for 24 years.”
The Mumbai-born Tendulkar made his Test debut on November 15, 1989, against Pakistan at Karachi, at the age of 16. Pakistan fast bowling legend Waqar Younis also made his debut in the same match, at the age of 17.
Sachin managed only 15 runs in the first innings after being bowled by Waqar Younis. Sachin did not get to bat in the second innings. The match ended in a draw.
Coincidently, Sachin walked out to bat for his final innings on the same day in 2013 against West Indies in Mumbai. He scored 74 runs in the first innings before being dismissed by Narsingh Deonarine. India won the match by an innings and 126 runs.
In his illustrious international career, Tendulkar scored 15921 runs in 200 Tests, at an average of 53.78, with 51 centuries. He also scored 18426 runs in 463 ODIs at an average of 44.83 having recorded 49 tons in the format.