Sachin Tendulkar shares one habit that brings him ‘little moments’ of fondness. Experts say this hobby can reduce risk of dementia, boost self-esteem

Not for nothing is he known for being one of the greatest batsmen of all time. Taking to X, ‘God of Cricket’ Sachin Tendulkar revealed he often spends time on his bat – not just for impromptu cricket matches, but also becoming a carpenter who used tools to shape his bat to perfection. Sharing a picture of himself working on his bat with the help of a carpentry kit, he said his bat is never just a piece of equipment for him. He stated that he longed to feel his bat in his hand.

“I’d often bring out my carpentry kit and work on it myself, shaping and adjusting it until it felt right…” he wrote.

Habit is the second nature of every man, even if the man is ‘God of Cricket’. Though he has not been playing cricket for over a decade, habit still takes him to his bat.

A Look At Sachin Tendulkar’s Achievements As A Batsman

As per Cricinfo, Tendulkar is considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time, a remarkable run scorer, and possibly one of the most iconic figures in cricket history. With an undefeated 200, he became the first hitter to get a double century in a One Day International. He is still the only cricket player to attain the incredible milestone of 100 international hundreds.

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In an innings that helped India salvage the contest, he got his first Test century at Old Trafford at the age of 17. By the time he was 25, he had already amassed 16 Test hundreds due to his extraordinary consistency.

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Tendulkar became the first player in international cricket history to score 50 hundreds in 2000. He surpassed Brian Lara to become the greatest run scorer in Test history eight years later. After that, he achieved a number of remarkable milestones, like 50 Test hundreds, 30,000 international runs, and 13,000 Test runs.

In both Test and One-Day International cricket, Tendulkar continues to hold the record for the most hundreds. He became the first player to hit 200 runs in a men's ODI just before turning 37. Then, just before turning 39 in 2012, he accomplished yet another historic feat by becoming the first cricket player to score 100 international hundreds.

Carpentry Has Benefits Says Psychology

According to an article published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, people, especially those who are 85 and older. who engage in arts and crafts activities – including carpentry – will have reduced risk for dementia and brain ageing. Rosebud Roberts, MB, ChB, MS, of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. and a member of the American Academy of Neurology, who led the study, explained that these activities protect the neurones, or the building blocks of the brain, from dying and encourage growth of new neurones. This prevents cognitive decline.

MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) was 73% less common in middle-aged and older participants who participated in creative endeavours than in those who did not. In comparison to those who did not participate in such activities, middle-aged and older adults who crafted were 45% less likely to develop MCI, while those who socialised were 55% less likely to do so. Later-life computer use was linked to a 53% lower incidence of MCI.

According to the British Psychological Society, engaging in carpentry or woodworking helps people to be calmer and focus more. Making something from scratch increases self-esteem and develops a sense of success. They have autonomously guided their project to conclusion; hence, they are solely responsible for its success.