Tendulkar was also named as the first recipient of the inaugural LG People's Choice Award and was named in both the Test and ODI Teams of the Year.
The values by which the winner was judged include innovation, dynamism, strength in decision-making, performing well under pressure and executing a plan to distinction.
The winner of this award should demonstrate an ability to engage spectators and should also embody the game's unique spirit, both on and off the field.