Sachin Tendulkar statue to be unveiled at Wankhede Stadium today
Sachin Tendulkar is set to be unveiled on Wednesday, coinciding with the World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium. The unveiling ceremony of Tendulkar's statue will witness the presence of several dignitaries, including Maharashtra's Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the iconic 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, PTI reported.
Also Read: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | AFG vs SL Highlights, World Cup 2023: Omarzai, Shahidi lead AFG beat SL by 7 wickets The statue, which captures the iconic batsman in the act of playing a cricket stroke, has been positioned adjacent to the Sachin Tendulkar stand. Notably, the sculpture was crafted by artist Pramod Kamble, a painter and sculptor hailing from Ahmednagar in the state.
The statue of Tendulkar is being installed at the Wankhede Stadium, his home ground, almost a decade after he concluded his last match for India at this venue. This final game took place during a two-match Test series against the West Indies in November 2013.
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