Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar`s life-size statue was unveiled at the Wankhede Stadium on the eve of India`s ICC World Cup 2023 league stage clash against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Amol Kale, Rajya Sabha member Sharad Pawar, and Sachin`s wife Anjali Tendulkar, daughter Sara Tendulkar, and brother Ajit Tendulkar were present during the unveiling of the statue.

The statue is dedicated to 50 years of Tendulkar`s life and has been installed by MCA near Sachin Tendulkar Stand at the stadium, and it was unveiled today.