Life-size statue of Sachin Tendulkar to come up at Wankhede stadium

In his personal phrases, life has come full circle for Sachin Tendulkar, who is about to be honoured with a life-size statue at 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 at the identical floor, by taking part in in his landmark two hundredth Test towards 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 particular moments. When the Mumbai Cricket Association prompt about my statue at Wankhede, I used to be pleasantly shocked.

“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 accomplished by Mumbai Cricket Association president Amol Kale on the sidelines of Tendulkar’s go to to the Wankhede on Tuesday.

Tendulkar is considered one of the sport’s all-time greats, thanks to his unbelievable profession that spanned 24 years and through which he broke a plethora of information.

The cricket icon already has a stand named after him at the Wankhede. He additionally has a wax statue of him at Madame Tussauds in London.