"Blues Forever": Honourary Group Captain Sachin Tendulkar's Photos With Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari Viral. See Pics

24.08.2023 - 16:33 sports.ndtv.com

The legend of Sachin Tendulkar goes beyond the cricket field. His on-field achievements have placed him among the greatest cricketers ever.

Though he retired 10 years back in 2013, there has not been a single batter who has come close to surpassing his record of most runs in ODIs (18426) and Tests (15921).

He also has the record of most international centuries in world cricket. He is also a popular figure world-wide. Not many would know by Tendulkar is also a honourary group captain with the Indian Air Force.

Recently, he called on Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari in New Delhi. The photos of Tendulkar in IAF attire has gone viral.

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'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah and his wife Sanjana Ganesan on Monday after the couple welcomed their baby boy. Sachin who has often been regarded as the greatest cricketer in history took to X, formerly known as Twitter to share a special message and wrote, "Heartiest congratulations to the two of you on the newest addition to your family! Wishing little Angad a life filled with love, joy and countless beautiful innings. Welcome to the world young champ!"

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