Cricket · India · 1989–2013
Sachin Tendulkar
Cricket — 100 international centuries
The Little Master: 5'5", 24 years at the top, and a batting record no one has matched.
The blind analysis put "Judo (-66 kg)" first. Sachin Tendulkar became a legend in cricket anyway — bodies are a starting point, not a destiny.
BODY MEASUREMENTS
| Measurement | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 165 cm | ESPNcricinfo |
| Weight | 62 kg | ESPNcricinfo |
| Wingspan | 168 cm | Est.1 |
| Leg Length, Inseam | 76 cm | Est.2 |
| Torso Length | 58 cm | Est.3 |
| Shoulder Width | 42 cm | Est.4 |
| Hip Width | 34 cm | Est.5 |
| Hand Size | 18 cm | Est.6 |
| Foot Size | 25.1 cm | Est.7 |
- 1.02×height (male population ratio; no published arm span)
- 0.463×height
- height − legLength − 0.19×height (head/neck)
- 0.257×height
- 0.206×height
- 0.108×height (published NBA/NFL 'hand size' is span, not length, so the ratio is used)
- 0.152×height (no reliably published shoe size)
WHAT THE AI SAW
Build type
COMPACT AND POWERFUL
- •Positive ape index (+3 cm)
- •Broad shoulders relative to hips (≈1.24 S:H ratio)
- •Compact stature for low center of mass and leverage
- •Leg-to-torso ratio ≈1.31 (slightly longer legs than torso), overall compact build
THE AI'S SPORT RANKINGS
Judo (-66 kg)
Compact height and low center of mass are ideal for entering under opponents for hip/shoulder throws, while a +3 cm ape index and broad shoulders aid in grip fighting and explosive kuzushi. Narrow hips and strong rotational potential benefit seoi-nage, uchi-mata variants, and ashi-waza. Body fits the -66 kg archetype seen at the elite level.
Olympic Weightlifting (61–67 kg)
Shorter stature reduces bar travel and favors upright receiving positions. Broad shoulders relative to hips aid turnover and overhead stability. Slightly longer arms may modestly increase pull distance but help keep the bar close and improve dead-pull leverage. Natural body mass suits 61–67 kg classes where many champions are of similar height.
Freestyle Wrestling (65 kg)
Compact frame and low center of mass resist level changes and finishes, with a mild reach edge for ties, snaps, and front headlocks. Shoulder-to-hip ratio supports strong rotational finishes and mat returns. Height is typical for 61–65 kg divisions.
Artistic Gymnastics (Men’s)
Compact height supports spatial awareness and fast rotation. Broad shoulders relative to hips aid in support strength on rings/parallel bars and dynamic events. Small-to-medium feet and overall compactness benefit aerial control. Slightly longer legs than torso are manageable with strength and technique.
Bouldering / Sport Climbing
Positive ape index helps reach; compact mass favors strength-to-weight. Broad shoulders assist pulling power. Hand size is adequate though not exceptional; height is moderate for modern comp-style moves, making this a good but not maximized fit.
BIOMECHANICAL READ
- 1Low center of mass enhances stability, balance, and ability to get under opponents—prime for throws and scrambles.
- 2Favorable shoulder-to-hip ratio supports powerful pulls, rotational torque, and explosive upper-body actions.
- 3Slight reach advantage improves grip fighting, ties, and defensive framing without adding excessive moment arms.
- 4Compact height suits weight-class strength sports by reducing range of motion demands and improving bar proximity.
- 5Moderate leg length supports deep flexion (squats, catches) and strong base in grappling; not so long as to penalize leverage.
- 6Natural body mass fits 60–66 kg competitive categories common in judo, wrestling, and Olympic weightlifting.
LESS ADVANTAGEOUS IN
- •Rowing (openweight) and canoe sprint (height/reach favored)
- •Basketball and volleyball (reach/height limited)
- •Fencing (epee/foil) and taekwondo (reach/limb length favored)
- •Swimming sprint events (taller, long-limbed builds typical)
- •High jump and long jump (benefit from longer levers/height)
- •Boxing at comparable weight classes (reach may be short vs peers)
METHODOLOGY
The AI analysis above was generated from the nine measurements listed — nothing else. The model never saw Sachin Tendulkar's name, photo, or sport; it received the same anonymous input as any visitor who uses the tool. The verdict compares its blind rankings with reality.
Measurements marked Est. are not publicly documented and were estimated from published data using the noted anthropometric ratios.
This page is editorial commentary. My Best Sport is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sachin Tendulkar.
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