India and Sri Lanka to Face off in ODI World Cup 2023 Match
The highly anticipated 33rd match of the ODI World Cup 2023 is set to be a rematch of the thrilling 2011 final between India and Sri Lanka. The clash is scheduled to take place on November 2 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With India aiming to secure their spot in the semi-finals and Sri Lanka desperate for a win to keep their hopes alive, this promises to be a high-octane encounter.
Prior to the match, Mumbai will witness an event to honor the living legend Sachin Tendulkar, who was the key player in India’s victorious 2011 World Cup campaign. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) had planned a tribute for Tendulkar on his 50th birthday earlier this year. As part of this tribute, a statue of Tendulkar will be unveiled at the Wankhede Stadium.
The grand ceremony for the unveiling of the statue is planned to take place on the eve of the India-Sri Lanka match. Tendulkar himself will be in attendance, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, Treasurer Ashish Shelar, and other MCA members who have gifted this artistic masterpiece to the Master Blaster.
The statue, crafted by the talented painter and sculptor Pramod Kamble from Ahmednagar, truly embodies the essence of Tendulkar’s batting class. Standing at a height of 14 feet, it captures one of his favorite lofted drive shots. Although earlier reports suggested that the statue could go beyond 20 feet, Kamble has confirmed its current height.
While there is no confirmation about the weight of the statue, some reports indicate that it could be around 350 kilograms. This remarkable piece of art is a fitting tribute to Tendulkar’s immense contribution to cricket and his legacy at the Wankhede Stadium, where he has played 23 T20s, 10 Tests, and five ODIs. He has even scored a T20 hundred at this venue.
Fans and cricket enthusiasts can look forward to this exciting clash between India and Sri Lanka, as well as witness the unveiling of the Sachin Tendulkar statue at the Wankhede Stadium. It is a momentous occasion that celebrates the career of one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
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