Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary cricketer from India, recently had a chance encounter with West Indies great Brian Lara, and social media went abuzz with excitement.
Tendulkar took to Twitter to share a picture of the two cricket icons spending quality time together, captioning it, “Casually bumped into another keen golfer today!”
Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary batsman from India, met with Brian Lara, the iconic cricketer from West Indies
Casually bumped into another keen golfer today! 😂😂 @BrianLara pic.twitter.com/uA38X0kIkj
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 28, 2023
Both Tendulkar and Lara are widely regarded as two of the best players the sport has ever seen.
Tendulkar’s accomplishments in international cricket are unparalleled, as he holds the record for the most runs (34357) scored.
Additionally, he has the remarkable feat of 100 international centuries to his name, with 49 in ODIs and 51 in Tests, along with numerous other records.
On the other hand, Lara, who has retired from the sport, still holds the record for the highest individual score of 400 runs in a single Test inning.
Fans quickly responded to Tendulkar’s tweet, expressing their excitement and admiration for the meeting between the two cricket legends.
Some fans even requested autographs and praised the enduring partnership between the two players.
Notably, Tendulkar and Lara were honored earlier this year at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where gates were named after them, joining the esteemed company of Donald Bradman.
The unveiling of the gates coincided with Tendulkar’s 50th birthday and the 30th anniversary of Lara’s memorable 277-run innings at the stadium, which was the first of his 34 Test centuries.
Tendulkar expressed his fondness for the Sydney Cricket Ground, stating that it is his favorite ground outside of India.
Having played five Tests there, he cherishes the memories created since his first tour of Australia in 1991-92.
Similarly, Lara expressed deep honor and joy, as the ground holds special significance for him and his family.
Having played four times at the stadium, his remarkable innings of 277 remains a standout moment.
The meeting of these two cricketing legends sparked excitement and admiration among fans. They appreciated the mutual respect and greatness displayed by Tendulkar and Lara.
Their encounter serves as a reminder of their immense contributions to the sport and their enduring legacies.
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