Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates shared a lighthearted moment with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, enjoying vada pav together in a video posted on Instagram.
Captioning the video as “A snack break before we get to work,” Gates and Tendulkar can be seen sitting on a bench, relishing the popular Indian street food. The clip ends with the intriguing message: “Serving soon.”
Reflecting on his visit to India, Gates wrote in his blog:
“I came away with new ideas because India is full of smart, ambitious people tackling some of the world’s hardest problems in creative ways.”
Sachin Tendulkar’s Unmatched Cricket Legacy
Sachin Tendulkar, famously known as the ‘God of Cricket,’ remains the highest run-scorer in Test and One-Day Internationals (ODIs). He holds the unique achievement of scoring 100 international centuries, a record unmatched in cricket history.
Making his Test debut on November 15, 1989, at just 16 years old, and his ODI debut on December 18, 1989, Tendulkar enjoyed an illustrious career spanning 1989 to 2013. Across 664 international matches, he amassed 34,357 runs at an average of 48.52, including 100 centuries and 164 half-centuries.
His major records include:
- First cricketer to score a double century in ODIs
- Most Test runs: 15,921 (Avg: 53.78, 51 centuries, 68 fifties)
- Most ODI runs: 18,426 (Avg: 44.83, 49 centuries, 96 fifties)
- Only player to play 200 Test matches
Tendulkar was a key member of India’s 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup-winning squad, fulfilling his lifelong dream of lifting the trophy. He also represented Mumbai Indians in the IPL (2008-2013) and played a crucial role in their 2013 title win.