<p><strong>Arguably cricket's biggest icon, Sachin Tendulkar turned 36 on Friday and said he still feels like a boy of 16.</strong> </p>
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<td><span style="font-size: 8pt">Sachin Tendulkar cuts the cake as he celebrates his 36th birthday with teammate on Friday. <strong>Pic/AP</strong></span>u00a0</td></tr></tbody></table>The right-hander, bracketed in the same league with the legendary Don Bradman, is currently leading the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League in South Africa. </p>
<p>"I feel like 16. I think it's the good wishes and blessings that count," he said. "It's not about breaking records. It's about winning matches. It's a terrific feeling to win and that's what matters," Tendulkar said after cutting the birthday cake in company of his Mumbai Indians teammates. </p>
<p>Worshipped in India and equally revered across the world, Tendulkar made his debut at 16 against Pakistan before growing into a batsman who has given nightmares to bowlers across the cricketing globe. </p>
<p>Tendulkar said his career stats, which show more than 12,000 Test and over 16,000 ODI runs don't matter much in comparison to being part of a winning team. </p>
<p>"Stats are merely a reflection of an individual's contribution to the team. Ultimately it's a team sport and though individual performances matter, it's more about winning matches," he said. Tendulkar will be joined by his wife and kids in the birthday celebrations.</p>

Arguably cricket's biggest icon, Sachin Tendulkar turned 36 on Friday and said he still feels like a boy of 16.

At 36, Tendulkar feels like 16

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