The expectations were huge. Just the way they are each time Sachin Tendulkar walks out to the middle. The nation was immersed in a debate on the issue of Bharat Ratna. Well, this isn’t the first time the Indian cricket icon has been linked with a huge honour. He has won some of the best awards an Indian sportsperson can ever think of. Take a look at some of his very best awards
ICC Cricketer of the Year 2010
Group Captain IAF 2010
Padma Vibhusan 2007
Rajiv Gandhi award in 2005
2003 WC Player of the Tournament
Maharashtra Bhushan Award in 2001
Padma Shri 1999
Khel Ratna 1998
Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1997
Arjuna Award 1994
