The world has been abuzz with discussions about Valentine’s Week for the past week, and now Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. In light of this special day, a story from the personal life of Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary cricketer, has come to the forefront. A few years ago, on Valentine’s Day, Tendulkar revealed that his first love was not his wife, Anjali, but something else. He shared a social media post that sparked a lot of interest among his fans.
The incident dates back to 2020 when Tendulkar shared a video of himself practicing cricket on Valentine’s Day. In the video, he can be seen hitting two shots in the nets, and his precise connection with the ball and bat left his fans in awe. He captioned the video “My First Love!” and it quickly went viral.
Sachin Tendulkar and Anjali’s Love Story
According to Zee News, Sachin Tendulkar and Anjali Tendulkar first met at the Mumbai airport in 1990. At the time, Anjali was with her mother, and Sachin was returning from an international tour. After meeting at a party hosted by a friend, they grew closer, and after several years of dating, they tied the knot in 1995. As of May 2025, they will have been married for 30 years, and they have two children together, a son named Arjun and a daughter named Sara.
Sachin Tendulkar retired from cricket on November 16, 2013. He began his cricket career in November 1989 and decided to bid farewell to the sport in the same month, 24 years later. Throughout his international career, he scored 34,357 runs, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire cricket enthusiasts worldwide.