Sachin Tendulkar named in ‘Pandora Papers’

More than a dozen heads of state and government have amassed millions in secret offshore assets, according to an investigation published Sunday by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ).

The so-called “Pandora Papers” investigation, ­involving some 600 journalists from dozens of media including The Washington Post and The Guardian, is based on the leak of some 11.9 million documents from 14 financial services companies around the world.

The report also includes the name of legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, however his attorney denies any wrongdoing with regards to the investment.

“Tendulkar’s attorney said the cricket player’s investment is legitimate and has been declared to tax authorities,” the report said.

Tendulkar, who retired in November 2013, tallied 15,921 runs in Tests and 18,426 in ODIs, both of which remain records.

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The former right-hander has a record 2278 runs and six centuries in ICC Cricket World Cup tournaments, while also winning the title in 2011.

He is also the only man to score 100 centuries in all international cricket.

The prolific batsman spent 1157 days as the number one ranked Test batsman (1994-2011) and 354 days as the top-ranked ODI batsman (1996-2008).