A look at the life and times of Sachin Tendulkar, who on Friday surpassed Brian Lara’s record as highest Test scorer.

February 1988: Sachin Tendulkar, 14, and Vinod Kambli, 16 compile a 664-run unbroken partnership for Shardashram Vidyamandir against St Xavier’s at Azad Maidan. Kambli makes 349 not out, Tendulkar 326 not out.

December 1988: At 15, scores an unbeaten century against Gujarat at the Wankhede Stadium to become the youngest Indian to make a hundred on first-cla