Did You Know Sachin Tendulkar Played For Pakistan before India?

Yes, it is true. Sachin Tendulkar made an 'International' debut for Pakistan!

Sachin Tendulkar: At 19, he became the youngest Indian to play county cricket. Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, born on April 24, 1973. Popularly called the little Master or Master blaster usually referred to as the 'God of Cricket' by his fans.

Has Sachin Tendulkar fielded for Pakistan?

He was simply a thirteen-year-old boy when he made his international debut as a fielder. This happened throughout a practice match between India and Pakistan at the Brabourne sports stadium in 1987 where Tendulkar came on the field as a substitute fielder for Pakistan.

The date was January 20, 1987. it was an exhibition match between India and Pakistan to mark the golden anniversary of the Cricket Club of India.

The venue was Brabourne stadium, Mumbai. it was a 40 overs-a-side match and played before the five-Test series, that was Sunil Gavaskar’s last match. Tendulkar, still a bit over 3 months far from his fourteenth birthday, was excited when the chance to the field came.

Conclusion

The Sachin Tendulkar made his debut for India against Pakistan in 1989, but he actually got his first taste of international cricket two years earlier, not playing for India but for a Pakistan team against India!