Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and former head coach Ravi Shastri engaged in a friendly baseball game during a fan event in New York City ahead of the highly anticipated T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan.
The event, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and DP World, saw thousands of fans gather at the fan zone to witness the iconic duo interact and play baseball. Shastri took on the role of pitcher, while Tendulkar showcased his batting skills.
After the baseball game, Tendulkar and Shastri interacted with local children and distributed cricket kits to them. Tendulkar expressed his excitement for the upcoming India-Pakistan match, noting that their previous encounters in World Cups have always been thrilling and exhilarating.
"India versus Pakistan has always been a big match and exhilarating. My first World Cup clash against them was in Australia. The number of WC matches we have played against them are all exciting and have tight finishes which people have enjoyed. Coming to the T20 WC from 2007 to 2022, all these matches have been tight and exhilarating as well. I would like to wish both of the teams the best of luck, though my best wishes will be slightly more towards India," Tendulkar said.
The event served as a prelude to the much-anticipated India-Pakistan match, which is expected to draw a massive global audience. Tendulkar's presence and interaction with fans added to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the clash between the two cricketing giants.
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