What is Sachin Tendulkar's salary as Group Captain in the Indian Air Force?

Most people agree that Sachin Tendulkar is the best batsman in cricket history. For more than 20 years, Tendulkar carried the dreams of a cricket-mad country when he made his debut for his country in 1989 at the age of 16. He became a world-renowned athlete due to his flawless technique, unwavering will, and voracious appetite for runs.  

He scored 15,921 runs with 51 hundreds in 200 Test matches and 18,426 runs with 49 hundreds in 463 One-Day Internationals while playing for India. Tendulkar's longevity, genius, and unparalleled legacy are demonstrated by the fact that he is still the only cricket player to have 100 international hundreds.

He was the first cricketer to get the Khel Ratna award and the first sportsperson and cricketer to get the coveted Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honor in the country.

Apart from this, in 2010, Sachin Tendulkar was also conferred the honorary rank of Group Captain by the Indian Air Force (IAF), marking a historic moment in Indian sporting and military history.

Sachin Tendulkar's salary as a Group Captain in the Indian Air Force?

He was the first athlete to receive this honor, and more significantly, the first civilian without any prior aviation experience. Tendulkar's enormous commitment to the country was acknowledged by the IAF, which hoped that his involvement would encourage young Indians to enlist in the military.

However, a lot of admirers have questioned if this esteemed military position carries a similarly high income. No, is the response. Tendulkar's position as Group Captain is wholly honorary, which means it is just symbolic and comes with no financial benefits. He is not subject to military command structures or training, nor is he engaged in any operational responsibilities.

His prominence and contributions to Indian society, especially in bringing the country together via cricket, are celebrated with this honorary title.

Sachin's honorary title as Group Captain ultimately serves as more evidence of his legendary stature in Indian public life as well as in cricket. One of the most respectable "non-playing" roles of his lengthy career, it carries the weight of national pride even though it doesn't pay.

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