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Sachin Tendulkar sends signed cricket bat to 1,009-run record breaker

By Matias Grez
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Updated 2:24 PM EST, Thu January 7, 2016
Pranav Dhanawade poses next to the scoreboard showing his historic innings of 1,009 not out.
Pranav Dhanawade poses next to the scoreboard showing his historic innings of 1,009 not out.
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The 15-year-old was playing for his side KC Gandhi School who eventually declared on 1,465 for three. "He has got cramps. I don't know what to say but I feel proud that my son has achieved this," his father Prashant, a Mumbai rickshaw driver, told DNA India.
The 15-year-old was playing for his side KC Gandhi School who eventually declared on 1,465 for three. "He has got cramps. I don't know what to say but I feel proud that my son has achieved this," his father Prashant, a Mumbai rickshaw driver, told DNA India.
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Dhanawade reached 1,009 off just 323 balls, hitting 59 sixes and 127 fours in 395 minutes at the crease during the HT Bhandari Cup inter-school tournament.
Dhanawade reached 1,009 off just 323 balls, hitting 59 sixes and 127 fours in 395 minutes at the crease during the HT Bhandari Cup inter-school tournament.
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Pranav was hailed by his teammates, the world's media and India's most famous cricketing son.
Pranav was hailed by his teammates, the world's media and India's most famous cricketing son.
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Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar was one of the first to congratulate Dhanawade on his historic achievement. "Congrats #PranavDhanawade on being the first ever to score 1,000 runs in an innings. Well done and work hard. You need to scale new peaks!" he tweeted.
Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar was one of the first to congratulate Dhanawade on his historic achievement. "Congrats #PranavDhanawade on being the first ever to score 1,000 runs in an innings. Well done and work hard. You need to scale new peaks!" he tweeted.
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Pranav also received a signed bat from Tendulkar. The 42-year-old retired from cricket in November 2013 and is the highest run-scorer in both Test and One-Day international matches.
Pranav also received a signed bat from Tendulkar. The 42-year-old retired from cricket in November 2013 and is the highest run-scorer in both Test and One-Day international matches.
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MS Dhoni smashes a boundary during a charity match at The Oval cricket ground in London last September. India's captain in limited-overs cricket said Pranav's incredible knock was "no joke." <br /><br />"Scoring 1,009 runs is not a joke. It's a tremendous effort and shows a glimpse of talent," Dhoni told reporters, AFP reported.
MS Dhoni smashes a boundary during a charity match at The Oval cricket ground in London last September. India's captain in limited-overs cricket said Pranav's incredible knock was "no joke."

"Scoring 1,009 runs is not a joke. It's a tremendous effort and shows a glimpse of talent," Dhoni told reporters, AFP reported.
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"Pranav's 1,009 has proved that everyone is equal -- this is the magic of cricket," Prashant Dhanawade told CNN.
"Pranav's 1,009 has proved that everyone is equal -- this is the magic of cricket," Prashant Dhanawade told CNN.
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Pranav poses with his Mum and Dad as the world's media descend on the family's home in Mumbai.
Pranav poses with his Mum and Dad as the world's media descend on the family's home in Mumbai.
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Mumbai schoolboy smashes 1,009 runs

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Tendulkar sends bat to record breaker

Pranav Dhanawade scored 1,009 not out

The 15-year-old lives in Mumbai slum

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Just when he thought his week couldn’t get any better, Pranav Dhanawade has received a surprise gift from India’s most famous cricketing son.

The 15-year-old schoolboy, who scored a world-record 1,009 runs in a local schools cricket match earlier this week, took delivery of a signed bat from none other than Sachin Tendulkar during an interview with CNN’s Mallika Kapur at his home in a Mumbai slum.

“Dear Pranav, keep up the good work and enjoy the game,” Tendulkar, the highest run-scorer in international cricket history, had written on the back of the bat, with his signature below.

“Such a big player sent a bat for me, it’s a really big accomplishment,” Dhanawade said upon receiving the gift.

“I’m feeling very tired now. But I am feeling very happy.”

Mumbai schoolboy Pranav Dhanawade (C), 15, hits a shot as he smashed a 117-year-old record for the highest number of runs scored in one innings in Mumbai on January 5, 2016. A Mumbai schoolboy made history on January 5 when he became the first batsman in any class of cricket to score 1,000 runs in a single innings, with Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar leading the plaudits. Dhanawade smashed his way to 1,009 not out off 323 balls. AFP PHOTO / AFP / STR (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/Getty Images)
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Dhanawade’s father – a rickshaw driver – and mother were understandably proud, but also keen to not let their son get ahead of himself after days of media interviews and congratulations.

Local Mumbai school cricket is extremely competitive and has produced the likes of Tendulkar, fellow Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar and Rohit Sharma, who captains the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.

Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar has retired from one-day international cricket following an illustrious career.
Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar has retired from one-day international cricket following an illustrious career.
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“Pranav’s 1,009 has proved that everyone is equal,” his father Prashant told CNN. “This is the magic of cricket.”

Dhanawade reached his record-breaking score off just 323 balls, hitting 59 sixes and 127 fours in 395 minutes at the crease during the HT Bhandari Cup inter-school tournament.

“This is all because of my son,” Dhanawade’s mother said as she gestured to the mountain of flowers from well-wishers at the family home.

“I want him to be a good cricketer, he should rise high but keep his feet firmly planted on the ground. That’s what I pray for.”

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