Sachin Tendulkar
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“Today’s Accomplishments Were Yesterday’s Impossibilities.” April 25, 2021 –– Robert H. Schuller [email protected] 3 THE FACT CORNER BRAIN TEASERS English Proverbs and Meanings 1 Q. Which word does NOT belong with the others? * Every man for himself. something you will find away. others? A. heading B. body You must think of your own A. parsley B. basil C. letter D. closing interests before the interests of * If you chase two rabbits, you C. dill D. mayonnaise others. will not catch either one. 5 Q. Which word does NOT belong with the If you try to do two things at 2 Q. Which word does NOT belong with the others? * He who hesitates is lost. the same time, you won't others? A. tape B. twine If you delay your decision too succeed in doing either of A. tulip B. rose C. cord D. yarn long, you may miss a good them. C. bud D. daisy opportunity. 6 Q. Odometer is to mileage as compass is to * Lightning never strikes in the 3 Q. Which word does NOT belong with the A. speed B. hiking * He who plays with fire gets same place twice. others? C. needle D. direction burnt. An unusual event is not likely A. guitar B. flute If you behave in a risky way, to occur again in exactly the C. violin D. cello 7 Q. Marathon is to race as hibernation is to you are likely to have same circumstances. A. winter B. bear problems. 4 Q. Which word does NOT belong with the C. dream D. sleep * Many hands make light work. Bud * He who wills the end wills the Sharing work makes work . 2. Tape Tape 5. means. easier. sleep Mayonnaise. 1. 1. 7. Letter 4. 4. If you are determined to do direction Flute 6. 3. SOLUTION: Vinegar and sea salt crackers J Peanut candy bars U Ingredients: Ingredients: 3tbsp aquafaba 3 cups cereal (Cap’n Crunch) Salt N 1 ½ cups pretzel sticks 1½ tbsp white vinegar One bag 11oz caramel candies 2 cups of almond or wheat flour I ¾ cup cocktail peanuts How To Make: ¼ cup peanut butter, 2tbsp cream Preheat the oven to 350oF. Place parchment paper on 1 cup melted dark chocolate chips a baking pan. Mix aquafaba, vinegar and flour in a O How to Proceed: bowl to make the dough. Grease a baking pan and line up using parchment The mixture will look dry initially, so continue stirring. R paper. Mix crushed pretzel sticks, cereal, and chopped Use a floured surface, take the dough and roll it. peanuts in a bowl. Keep it as thin as possible. Add caramel candies, peanut butter and cream, and It will add to the crispiness. C cook them on medium-low temperature. Cut them into round or square shapes and transfer Heat it for about 15 minutes until the mixture is into the baking sheet. H smooth. Keep stirring occasionally.Pour in the cereal Using a fork, poke the crackers to make small holes. mixture and mix.Transfer the mixture into a prepared Sprinkle some sea salt for seasoning. pan and chill it for about one hour to let it set. Bake it for 10 to 15 minutes until both sides are crispy E Cut the set into 12 bars. Sprinkle the bar with warm and nice light brown (while baking, keep turning them melted chocolate. Let them stand for an hour until the halfway for evenness on each side). F chocolate is nicely set. Sachin Tendulkar –– the God of cricket achin Tendulkar was Born in Dadar Mumbai in 1973, he is scored his first century in a one-day match at the age of 21, batting widely known as one of the world’s greatest cricketers. He has as one of India’s top batsmen against Australia. His batting career Sincredible batting skills and he is very strong for breaking culminated in 1998 when he scored a record-breaking three centuries records in one-day matches. His success in cricket is unmatched by during a single tour against Australia. other international players, making him a true star for the sport. He is one of the world’s best cricket players, Sachin Tendulkar is an His father Ramesh Tendulkar was a Marathi novelist and his wife, incredible motivation for young people looking to find their path in Rahni, worked in the insurance company. As a young child, Sachin life. Success as a teenager and a true legend by his mid-twenties, Tendulkar grew up in Mumbai. His parents were relatively middle Sachin Tendulkar turned around his life after being an unfocused, class, offering him reasonable educational options to make a bright confused bully during his early teens and childhood. future. Unlike, he took his education as a task instead of as an oppor- Milestones tunity that is a reason to make him successful. He made a record 15 Man of the Series and 62 Man of the Match Before cricket he played tennis and used to start fights with students awards in ODI Matches. at his school, immediately becoming a troublemaker with a limited He played first-class cricket till 26 years and one-day matches educational future. His attitude was so mischievous and needed end- He was the first individual who has scored 200 runs in an ODI less energy, his half-brother Ajit introduced him to join cricket at his match young age. While he saw schoolwork as a no use and academics as a Awards waste of time, he immediately took an interest in cricket. He practiced In 2013 he got Bharat Ratna by Indian President Pranab very hard as a batsman, both on his own and with his friends. His Mukharjee. skills gave the attention of a well-known local cricket coach called In 2010 he got Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, World Test XI, LG Ramakant Achrekar. People’s Choice, Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World, Outstanding Ramakant quickly noticed his talent and recommended that he move Achievement in Sport, ICC Cricketer of the year. to a new high school with a more advanced cricket program. He fol- In 2009 he got World Test XI. lowed his recommendations, moving to the new school shortly. Where In 2008 he got Padma Vibhushan. he finally found a group of players that had the skills and ability to In 2001 he got Maharashtra Bhushan. challenge him and help him improve his skills further. Sachin loved his In 1999 he got Padma Shri. life of cricket with a high level and kept on practicing that few would In 1997 he was the Wisden Cricketer of the Year and got Rajiv ever match. He spent hours in the training grounds just after school, Gandhi Khel Ratna. he kept on practicing a bet with his fellow players to keep himself In 1994 he got Arjuna Award for Achievements in Cricket. motivated. He placed one rupee on the top of the stumps and chal- Not only this like other cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu and lenged players to bowl him out. Mohammad Azharuddin, but Sachin Tendulkar was also nominated to International Career Rajya sabha in 2012. Sachin Tendulkar entered the ranks of professional cricket in the Retirement year of 1980, batting as a player for India against Pakistan and New In 2012 he announced his retirement from ODI Zealand. At the age of just sixteen, he continued to take part in inter- In 2013 he retired from 20-20 Cricket. national cricket matches with his late teens rising through the ranks In November he announced his retirement from all cricket after of Indian cricket to become a star in his early twenties. playing his 200th Test match with West indies in Wankhede Stadium Sachin Tendulkar has become one of India’s top cricket talents. He in Mumbai..