India, Sept. 11 -- Cricket has seen many legends, but very few are worshipped around the world like Sachin Tendulkar. In a career spanning 24 years, Tendulkar amassed 34,357 runs and scored 100 centuries, thus becoming the highest run-getter and highest century-maker in cricketing history. While spectators cheered for every run that he scored, perhaps few realised the amount of preparation that went on behind closed doors. Sachin Tendulkar's dedication was not just limited to his practice sessions or his physical fitness. It extended deeply to his gear, especially the kind of bat he used. Tendulkar was known to be very particular with his bats, famously using a heavier willow than usual. Recently, the Master Blaster took his fans down mem...