Sachin Tendulkar is considered one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history. He holds numerous batting records, including being the highest run scorer of all time in both Test and One Day International matches. Some of his major records and achievements include scoring his 100th international century in 2012, becoming the first batsman to score 12,000 Test runs in 2010, and being named player of the century in the year 2000. However, Tendulkar's performances as captain of the Indian national team between 1996-2000 were not as successful, with the team losing a number of matches under his leadership.