Cricket isn't just a game in India and Sachin Tendulkar is definitely an icon. So when the maestro, as he is anointed by his fans, is set to celebrate his 31st birthday, Zee News will bring to its viewers a special on Sachin, his life, his career graph, et al on 24 April at 8 am and 8 pm hours- 31 Ke Sachin.

Touted as one of the most indepth show on the cricketer, the one hour show is hosted by former captain Ajay Jadeja. Shot at Tendulkar's in Mumbai, a hotel owned by the man himself, the programme will put together Sachin's cricketing years, says a company release.

After starting from how he stepped out to bat when he was 16 to his performance till date, the programme will also include sound bytes from his friends, family and well wishers. Besides taking a peek into his professional life, the programme will also look at his much celebrated 'model' career.