Jay Shah Presents 'Golden Ticket' To Sachin Tendulkar For ICC Cricket World Cup

September 8 : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah presented India's greatest batter Sachin Tendulkar with the 'Golden Ticket' ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 which will be held in India from October 5. Ten teams will feature in this Cricket World Cup, across 10 venues from October 5 to November 19, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament opener and the final. The event will feature 48 matches to be played across 46 days.

BCCI shared a picture of Jay Shah with Sachin Tendulkar on their X handle, giving him 'Golden Ticket' as a part of BCCI's "Golden Ticket for India Icons" programme.

"An iconic moment for cricket and the nation! As part of our "Golden Ticket for India Icons" programme, BCCI Honorary Secretary @JayShah presented the golden ticket to Bharat Ratna Shri @sachin_rt. A symbol of cricketing excellence and national pride, Sachin Tendulkar's journey has inspired generations. Now, he'll be part of the @ICC@cricketworldcup 2023, witnessing the action LIVE," BCCI wrote on their X handle.

An iconic moment for cricket and the nation!

As part of our "Golden Ticket for India Icons" programme, BCCI Honorary Secretary @JayShah presented the golden ticket to Bharat Ratna Shri @sachin_rt.

A symbol of cricketing excellence and national pride, Sachin Tendulkar's... pic.twitter.com/qDdN3S1t9q

Part of the winning team of the World Cup 2011, Tendulkar has the most runs in the one-day International format, he has scored 18,426 runs in 463 matches. He also has the record of scoring most runs in World Cup tournaments. In 45 matches, he smashed 2,278 runs, featuring in six World Cups. Sachin has scored these runs with an average of 56.95 with six centuries and 15