Tuesday 7 April 2015

Sachin Tendulkar takes centrestage at Eden Gardens

The legendary Indian, who played his career's 199th Test here two years ago, He landed this morning and joined the boys straightway at Eden Gardens on the eve of their IPL opener against Kolkata Knight Riders. Dressed in team jersey and shorts, Tendulkar remained at the ground for the entire two-hour long practice and gave attention to all the 26 Mumbai Indians players, But the photographer's delight came later in the day when Royal Challengers Bangalore too checked in as Kohli got engaged in a long conversation with the icon of India. RCB, who start their campaign against KKR on April 11, practised alongside the star-studded Mumbai Indians with coach Ricky Ponting. Terming Tendulkar as an integral part of their side, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma said: "He's been part of Mumbai Indians for the last seven years now." Rohit Sharma said Tendulkar's visit was not a surprise at all. "He's been an integral part of team ever since he started playing Mumbai Indians and he continues to be. Whenever we need him, he's always there for us.

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