Sachin Tendulkar back in action: A blast from the past on social media
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Former Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, fondly known as the 'God of Cricket', is making waves on social media after a video of him practising in the nets at the iconic Wankhede Stadium surfaced. The 51-year-old, whose 24-year international career is filled with remarkable records, continues to capture the hearts of cricket fans across the globe, even more than a decade after his retirement. In a recent post shared by the Mumbai Indians (MI) social media handles, fans were treated to a nostalgic moment of Tendulkar back in his MI practice jersey. The video shows the master blaster, who was MI's mentor for 10 seasons from 2014 to 2023, producing some stunning strokes such as straight drives and precise defensive shots. The sight of Tendulkar wielding his bat once again brought joy and admiration from fans, who flooded the internet with praise for the cricketing icon.
But the excitement didn’t stop there. Another video, also circulating widely, features Tendulkar in a hilarious commercial with his former fierce rival, Australian pacer Glenn McGrath. The advertisement for Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital sparked an interesting debate among fans, as Tendulkar humorously reminded McGrath of the infamous shoulder-before-wicket incident from the 1999 Adelaide Test, a decision made by umpire Steve Bucknor that remains etched in cricketing history. The light-hearted exchange in the ad also reignited memories of Bucknor's controversial decisions during Tendulkar's career. As fans relive these iconic moments from Tendulkar’s career, the debate over his infamous dismissals continues to capture attention, with some even suggesting that former West Indies umpire, who was often a subject of criticism during Tendulkar's playing days, should have been featured in the commercial instead of McGrath.
