On Tuesday, Sharjah Cricket Ground unveiled the Sachin Tendulkar stand at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
As the “God of Cricket,” Master Blaster’s 50th birthday was made even more memorable by the naming of a stand in his honour. In Sachin’s career, Sharjah Cricket Stadium has had a significant place. His track record on this field says volumes about his abilities. In his 42 games in the UAE, Sachin amassed 1,778 runs (42 innings) at an average of 48.05.
He has scored seven centuries and seven fifties here, with the best score of 143. Taking to Instagram Sharjah Cricket Ground wrote, “Unveiling the Sachin Tendulkar stand at Sharjah Cricket Stadium was a moment of pride and nostalgia. Celebrating the legendary cricketer’s 50th birthday and 25th anniversary of his Desert Storm innings made it even more special!”
At this renowned cricket venue, the Master Blaster has played the majority of its games. At this location, Tendulkar scored 143 against Australia in 1998, one of his best career performances. The ‘Desert Storm’ is the name given to this knock by the supporters.