File photo of Sachin Tendulkar.
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- This year’s study surveyed more than 42,000 people in 38 countries and territories to compile the list.
- Tendulkar has been associated with UNICEF for over a decade
- Tendulkar has supported many initiatives in the health, education and sports sectors
famous Sachin Tendulkar He has been chosen as the 12th ‘Most Admired Man’ in the world, according to a survey conducted by Internet-based market research and data analytics firm YouGov. This year’s study surveyed more than 42,000 people in 38 countries and territories to compile the list.
Among sports heroes, Tendulkar is third behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In the list, the iconic batsman is ahead of former US President Donald Trump, Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and current Indian captain Virat Kohli,
Tendulkar has been associated with UNICEF for over a decade and was appointed the South Asian Ambassador in 2013. Over the years, Tendulkar has supported a number of initiatives in the health, education and sports sectors in rural and urban areas in various states of India.
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