The past leader of India’s cricket team, Sachin Tendulkar, made a fan’s dream come true by approaching him in Mumbai’s busy streets. Spotting a person dressed in his Mumbai Indians team’s shirt, he felt compelled to say hello.
In addition to his role with the Mumbai Indians, Tendulkar supports the Road Safety World Series and regularly promotes safety on the roads. He noticed the fan was responsibly wearing a helmet while riding his scooter, and lauded him for this. Struck by the unexpected meeting, the fan respectfully thanked Tendulkar before capturing this memorable event with a selfie.
Tendulkar published the footage on Instagram with the caption:
“Sachin meets TENDULKAR. It fills my heart with joy when I see so much love showered on me. It is the love from the people that keeps coming from unexpected corners, which makes life so special.”
Sachin Tendulkar
Watch the heartwarming interaction below:
Sachin Tendulkar praises Tom Hartley and Ollie Pope for their standout performances in first Test
India’s top run-scorer against England, Sachin Tendulkar, praised Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley. This was after England outdid India by 28 runs to secure the first Test victory. This win nudged England to a 1-0 lead in the five-game Test series.
Despite England’s 190-run deficit in the first innings, Pope scored 196 and debutant Hartley took seven wickets.
Tendulkar posted on X (previously Twitter):
“The best stories are the ones with unexpected twists & @OPope32 scripted one for his team. When the chips were down for his team, he shone through with a combination of sound shot selection, staying positive, and good footwork, especially against our spinners. This is surely a standout performance by an Englishman on Indian soil.”
Sachin Tendulkar
He continued:
“England fought back really well to win the 1st Test and set up an exciting series ahead. Even after being 5 down in the 2nd innings, they were able to add more than 250 runs and those partnerships cost us the game.”
Sachin Tendulkar
Tendulkar added:
“Despite being ahead in the Test at one stage, India have ended up on the losing side and will have some thinking to do ahead of the next Test. For me, Tom Hartley and Ollie Pope were the standout performers.”
Sachin Tendulkar
The second Test will be played at Vizag beginning February 2.