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Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: On the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar bagged the ‘Most Effective Swachhata Ambassador’ award by the President Ram Nath Kovind for making use of his popularity and fame to ensure India achieves its goal of a Swachh Bharat.

Detailed explanation-2: -RETIRED cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar was awarded India’s highest civilian honour on Tuesday, the Bharat Ratna, making him the first Indian sportsperson to receive the honour.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 2019, Tendulkar was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Laureus Award for best sporting moment for the last 20 years.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Sachin Tendulkar. In 2014, Sachin Tendulkar became the first and the only sportsperson to be conferred with the Bharat Ratna. Sachin Tendulkar debuted in 1989. He played 664 international cricket matches in a career spanning over two decades.