Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag Left Stunned; ICC Pays Tribute To Rinku After KKR Victory

10.04.2023 - 10:29 sports.ndtv.com

The Indian cricketing fraternity took to social media to laud Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh, who pulled off one of the greatest heists in the T20 format by smashing five successive sixes in final five balls of last over to seal a thrilling three-wicket win against Gujarat Titans (GT), the defending champions at their home territory of Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh's five consecutive sixes in the last over took the win away from Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar noted that the thrilling match taught fans that "it is not over till it is over." "A match that went down to the wire & continued shifting momentum.

One felt Rashid's hat-trick was a game-changer but Rinku's power-hitting was something special. Enjoyed the last few moments.

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The world celebrated Sachin Tendulkar's 50th birthday on Tuesday. To the Indians, Sachin Tendulkar is the man for "all seasons". It has been 10 years since he bid farewell to international cricket, leaving the nation full of moist eyes. For over two decades, Sachin carried the hopes of an entire country. His batting exploits are part of Indian cricket folklore. Hence, when he turned 50 two days ago, former cricketers and people from all walks of life wished him on the special occassion. Tendulkar thanked them in a special way in a tweet on Wednesday.

Iconic Sharjah Stadium Stand Named After Sachin Tendulkar On His 50th Birthday

An iconic Sharjah cricket stadium stand has been renamed after Sachin Tendulkar in a special ceremony in the UAE, honouring the Indian cricket legend on his 50th birthday on Monday. The West Stand at the iconic stadium has been renamed the 'Sachin Tendulkar Stand.' A special ceremony held on Monday marked the naming of the stand incidentally around the time the master blaster celebrated his 50th birthday. Not only does it coincide with the Indian batting legend's birthday, but also with the 25th anniversary of his 'Desert Storm' back-to-back centuries against Australia in 1998 to a packed stadium.

Sharjah Stadium renames stand after Sachin Tendulkar

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium has honoured India batting great Sachin Tendulkar on his 50th birthday by naming a stand after him.

Sharjah Cricket Stadium unveils Sachin Tendulkar Stand on India great’s 50th birthday

Sachin Tendulkar has been honoured at Sharjah Cricket Stadium where a stand has been named after the Indian batting great.

"Maidaan Par Jo Kaha, Uska Ulta Hi Kiya": Virender Sehwag Leads Greetings As Sachin Tendulkar Turns 50

The Indian cricketing fraternity united with joy and respect on Monday to send their birthday wishes to legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who turned 50.

Sachin Tendulkar Celebrates 50th Birthday: The A To Z Of 'Master Blaster'

To the Indians, Sachin Tendulkar is the man for "all seasons". It has been 10 years since he bid farewell to international cricket, leaving the nation full of moist eyes. As India's favourite son completes his 50th birthday, PTI chronicles his life and times in an alphabetical manner. It could be people, places and events related to the great man, which have dominated our lives for a better part of three-and-a-half decades.