Sachin Tendulkar statue at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

The Sachin Tendulkar statue at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, was unveiled on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, ahead of the India vs Sri Lanka World Cup match. Image Credit:ICC

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[{"selector":"#anim-702104dd-2aeb-47a2-bdeb-1bbfc1314aa2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The statue is a tribute to Tendulkar's incredible career, which saw him break numerous batting records and become one of the greatest cricketers of all time. Image Credit:ICC

It is also a symbol of his love for Mumbai and his home ground, the Wankhede Stadium.The statue is 13 feet tall and made of bronze.

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[{"selector":"#anim-f08ae551-15cb-4535-8017-342222887952 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, -6.067961315636694e-7%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] It depicts Tendulkar in his iconic batting stance, with his head down and his bat raised. The statue is located next to the Sachin Tendulkar stand, which is one of the most popular stands at the Wankhede Stadium. Image Credit:ICC

[{"selector":"#anim-8b7a813d-4005-42fd-b4f3-e388307f39c6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, -5.013558563859988e-7%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The statue has been well-received by fans and critics alike. Many people have praised the statue for its likeness to Tendulkar and its location at the Wankhede Stadium. Image Credit:ICC

[{"selector":"#anim-ffa13dd1-25c8-404b-8d84-f5a6b48d003a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, -6.067961315636694e-7%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The statue is a fitting tribute to Tendulkar's legacy and his impact on Indian cricket.– It is a 13-foot-tall bronze statue of Sachin Tendulkar. Image Credit:ICC

[{"selector":"#anim-02d30aa8-1747-41bd-afa6-024ccdfcb71c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] – It is located next to the Sachin Tendulkar stand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. Image Credit:ICC