evidence: Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar (/ˌsʌtʃɪn tɛnˈduːlkər/ ; pronounced [sətɕin teːɳɖulkəɾ]; born 24 April 1973) is an Indian former international cricketer who captained the Indian national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket.[5] Hailed as the world's most prolific batsman of all time, he is the all-time highest run-scorer in both ODI and Test cricket with more than 18,000 runs and 15,000 runs, respectively.[6] He also holds the record for receiving the most player of the match awards in international cricket.[7] Tendulkar was a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha by presidential nomination from 2012 to 2018.[8][9] [...] In 2014, Tendulkar was one of the first nine celebrities appointed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote Swachh Bharat Mission.[446] Tendulkar accepted the nomination, posting a video of himself sweeping a street with his friends in Mumbai.[447] In 2017, he helped sanitation workers clean the Bandra Fort to contribute to the Swachhata Hi Seva ('Cleanliness is Service') campaign.[448] In 2019, he was awarded the most effective Swachhta ('Cleanliness') Ambassador by India Today Group's fifth edition of Safaigiri (lit. 'Spread awareness about hygiene movement').[449] [...] - ^ Rao, K Shriniwas (28 May 2019). "Conflict of interest: Complaint against Sachin Tendulkar dismissed". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 August 2024.