The iconic Indian opening batsman Sachin Tendulkar is set to receive a special tribute at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where a life-sized statue of the Master Blaster will be revealed before the India vs. Sri Lanka ODI match in the 2023 World Cup.
The final preparations for Tendulkar’s statue were underway on Tuesday, in anticipation of the replay of the 2011 ODI World Cup final on Thursday. Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 50th birthday this year in April and this statue will be another milestone in his remarkable career.
The unveiling of Tendulkar’s statue will be graced by the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Sachin Tendulkar himself, BCCI secretary Jay Shah, treasurer Ashish Shelar, as well as officials from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), including president Amol Kale, secretary Ajinkya Naik, and other members of the apex council.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Final touches being given to the statue of Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar at Wankhede Stadium. The statue has been installed by MCA (Maharashtra Cricket Association) near Sachin Tendulkar Stand at the stadium. The statue is dedicated to the 50 years of his… pic.twitter.com/w1BmTJNsuJ
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2023
Sachin Tendulkar played his last international match on this ground and it will be an honor for him to see his statue at this ground.
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Tendulkar was part of the team when India lifted the 2011 ODI World Cup Trophy under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
In this World Cup as well, India is playing superb cricket and they have been unbeatable in this edition till now. The team is almost knocked out and they will be facing Sri Lanka in their next match.
