We address Sachin as grand pa: Yuvraj

New Delhi: At 36, he is probably the youngest grandfather. At least in the cricketing world. Sachin Tendulkar will be completing his 20th year in international cricket on November 15 and that’s perhaps the reason why his teammates fondly address him as grandfather.

While paying glowing tribute to Tendulkar's longevity and pursuit of perfection, Yuvraj Singh said it would be difficult for any other player to survive the wears and tears that Tendulkar has endured.

"We have started calling him grandfather. Even at this stage, he wants to improve with every game. For him, there is no end to getting better, no matter whatever you have already achieved. He is an amazing man and I don't think any other player can go on to play for 20 years or more like he has," Yuvraj said.

Since his debut in the 1989-90 season, Tendulkar has left his imprint on virtually every batting record. In his 159 Test, he has scored a staggering 12,777 runs and piled up a mammoth 16,953 runs in the 433 ODIs.

Tendulkar is on the brink of another milestone — 17,000 runs in ODI from which he is only 47 runs away. When asked about any special plan to celebrate when Sachin reaches the landmark, Yuvraj said jokingly, “Plan? We are in fact tired of planning celebrations for him. Every week, the guy goes on to make some record or other.”