A statue of Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar was unveiled at his Wankhede Stadium home ground in Mumbai on Wednesday.
The 50-year-old, who was there with his wife and daughter, entered the outfield to the beat of traditional Indian dhol drums.
Then, at the push of a button, a statue created by local sculptor Pramod Kamble was unveiled with fireworks and streamers.
The statue is sited high in a gap next to the Sachin Tendulkar stand, overlooking the field of play from square-on, with the “Little Master” depicted at the finish of a classic straight drive – one of his most familiar shots.
