In his personal phrases, life has come full circle for Sachin Tendulkar, who is ready to be honoured with a life-size statue on the Wankhede Stadium, the place the place all of it started for him.
The cricket icon’s journey began right here beneath childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar, and it was at this very venue that he gained the World Cup with India in 2011.
He additionally bid adieu to cricket on the identical floor, by taking part in in his landmark 2 hundredth Test in opposition to the West Indies in 2013.
The statue is anticipated to be unveiled when he turns 50 on April 24.
“I started my cricketing journey representing Mumbai. India winning the World Cup in 2011 remains the biggest moment in my life. My last match representing India, was very memorable, and that happened in Mumbai as well,” Tendulkar informed PTI.
“Life has come a full circle for me at Wankhede, which has been witness to some very special moments. When the Mumbai Cricket Association suggested my statue at Wankhede, I was pleasantly surprised.
“I’ve always taken a lot of pride in representing Mumbai cricket, and my wonderful association with the MCA continues today as well. I’m very grateful to them for this kind of gesture,” he added.
The announcement was earlier achieved by Mumbai Cricket Association president Amol Kale on the sidelines of Tendulkar’s go to to the Wankhede on Tuesday.
Tendulkar is thought to be one of many sport’s all-time greats, because of his unimaginable profession that spanned 24 years and through which he broke a plethora of data.
The cricket icon already has a stand named after him on the Wankhede. He additionally has a wax statue of him at Madame Tussauds in London.
Source web site: sportstar.thehindu.com
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