Iconic Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar Honors Promise, Meets Para-Cricketer Amir Hussain Lone in Jammu and Kashmir Visit.In a touching gesture, the iconic Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar fulfilled his commitment by meeting Para cricketer Amir Hussain Lone during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir.

Tendulkar extended an invitation to Amir to his hotel room where they engaged in conversation. He also presented Amir, the captain of the Jammu and Kashmir Para cricket team, with a personally signed bat. Sharing a video of their interaction on his social media handle, Tendulkar captioned it, “To Amir, the true hero. Keep inspiring! It was a pleasure meeting you.”

Hailing from the serene village of Waghama in Bijbehara, Amir’s life took a dramatic turn at the tender age of 8 following a tragic accident at his father’s mill, which led to the loss of both his hands. However, rather than surrendering to despair, Amir defied all odds and embarked on an extraordinary journey as a professional cricketer, showcasing his remarkable talent on the cricket field since 2013.

It was a perceptive teacher who discovered his innate cricketing abilities and introduced him to the world of Para Cricket, where Amir has excelled ever since, rising to become the captain of the Jammu and Kashmir Para cricket team.

Meanwhile, Tendulkar is enjoying a family trip to Jammu and Kashmir, taking time to pose for photos in Pahalgam.Tendulkar, a legendary figure in cricket, amassed 34,357 runs across all formats, making him the highest run-scorer in international cricket of all time Sachin Tendulkar: A Cricketing Icon’s Time in Jammu and Kashmir

Sachin Tendulkar: A Cricketing Icon’s Time in Jammu and Kashmir

His illustrious career includes being the first player to achieve a double century in an ODI and the only player to score 100 hundreds across formats. Tendulkar’s records extend to the most runs in a calendar year (1,894 in ODIs) and participating in the highest number of Test matches (200) and ODI matches (463).

He played a pivotal role in India’s triumph at the 2011 Cricket World Cup, along with securing various other accolades, including the prestigious Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honor bestowed by India.

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Sachin Tendulkar, a cricketing legend in India, who was for the first time in Kashmir, participated willingly with locals in enthusiastic street cricket games at Gulmarg among the awe-inspiring beauty. Besides that he also visited Aman Setu bridge on line of control at Uri sector in Jammu and Kashmir where he had deep chats with soldiers posted at Kaman Post next to it- according to officials.

Before that, Tendulkar took a trip to a local bat factory where he remembered his very first willow bat from Kashmir that was given as a gift by his sister; he focused on how cricket helps people make deep personal connections. The visit to MJ Sports Bat Factory highlighted both Kashmere’s rich cricketing history and the abiding charm of traditional cricket tools.

Legendary Moments in Kashmir: Sachin Tendulkar’s Enchanting Visit

In a post on social media site X, Tendulkar said “my very first bat was gifted by my sister; it was made of kashmiri willow. Now I am here so it would be logical for me to go for kashmir willow.” P.S.: An interesting fact; some of my favorite bats had only about 5-6 grains. How many grains do your bats have?

The owner of MJ Sports, Mohammad Shaheen Parray said he was thrilled by the unplanned visit of Tendulkar and recollected how the cricket maestro had taken up bats in his hands on their quality. Comparing Kashmir willow bats to English willow ones, Tendulkar declared that he was ready to help them.

Tendulkar received an unexpected warm reaction from passengers while traveling to Kashmir who started shouting “Sachin! Sachin!” as a sign of their love and affection.