Sharjah Stadium stands named after Sachin Tendulkar’s 50th birthday

The iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium stand has been renamed Sachin Tendulkar The Indian cricket legend’s 50th birthday was marked at a special ceremony in the UAE on Monday.

The West Stand of the iconic stadium has been renamed “Sachin Tendulkar Stand”. A special ceremony on Monday marked the naming of the booth around the time the master celebrated his 50th birthday.

Not only did it coincide with the Indian batting legend’s birthday, but also the 25th anniversary of his back-to-back ‘Desert Storm’ against Australia in 1998.

His 143 on April 22 and his 134 in the Coca-Cola Cup final two days later in the triangular series between India, Australia and New Zealand were recorded as a veritable “Desert Storm”.

Tendulkar has scored 4900 runs in ODIs across 34 stadiums.

However, his 7 in Sharjah cricket The stadium, including the double hundred in April 1998, is still celebrated and celebrated by fans around the world to this day.

Regarding the news of the naming of the stand, Sachin said in a message: “I wish I was there but unfortunately I have a prior commitment. Playing in Sharjah has always been a wonderful experience. From the exciting atmosphere to the love, affection and support, Sharjah has always been a special place for Indian cricket fans and global cricket lovers,” he said.

“A big thank you to Bukhatir and his team for this kind gesture on the 25th anniversary of Desert Storm and my 50th birthday. Felt like the greatest 6 of them all,” he was quoted as saying.

Sharjah cricket The stadium holds the Guinness record for the most international appearances in a single day (244), including some of the most memorable moments in cricket history.

Sharjah Stadium Chief Executive Khalaf Bukhatir said this is our small way of saying thank you for everything Sachin has done for cricket.

“Indeed, it was an incredible game and it was repeated in the final. Over the years of the now legendary CBFS initiative, we have worked hard here in Sharjah to recognize the services of many great players, even after they retired. So,” Bukhatir said.

“We believe that as administrators we have a duty to honor those who have raised the bar and given their lives to cricket and we will continue to do so,” he said.

Additionally, a gate named in his honor was unveiled at Sydney’s iconic Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday to mark Sachin’s 50th birthday.

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