Imagine boarding a flight, plugging in your earphones, and tuning out the world, only to suddenly spot the God of Cricket, aka Sachin Tendulkar, walking down the aisle as everyone around you bursts into excitement. That’s exactly what happened on an IndiGo flight recently, and here’s how the legendary cricketer turned it into a moment his fans will remember forever!
Fans Enjoy A Wholesome In-Flight Moment With Sachin Tendulkar
On the field, stadiums would erupt with chants of ‘Sachin, Sachin’ every time he walked out to bat. His dismissals meant televisions being switched off in disappointment, while his centuries could turn an ordinary day into Diwali. That was the kind of impact Sachin Tendulkar had on cricket fans across India.
So when he recently walked down the aisle of an IndiGo flight, heads turning in disbelief and phones instantly coming out to capture the moment wasn’t really surprising. What did stand out, however, was how graciously he stopped to pose with fans.
Taking to social media, the legendary cricketer shared a video of himself walking through the cabin, greeting fans of all ages, and happily posing for selfies with excited young admirers waiting for their moment with the icon. In the caption, he wrote, “Had to do a lap and meet everyone! Always appreciate the love people show me.”
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Netizens Shower Love
It isn’t every day that you board a flight and find the God of Cricket as your co-passenger, so a little envy from fans was only expected. Hundreds of fans flooded the X post with comments, calling the young passengers lucky, while others hoped they would get their own moment with the legend someday too.
“Loved the way youngsters are flocking to God. We have something in common,” one of the X users wrote.
“How did the airlines allow the GOAT to enter the plane?” a fan commented.
Another user wrote, “Observe that all these are youngsters who must’ve not seen him play in his prime, but the love, admiration and respect he commands is unparalleled!”
“Your humbleness and kindness are what make you the God of Cricket and Master Blaster! So nice to see this!!” a comment read, and we couldn’t agree more!
“That is pure love and respect for you! You made our teenage years memorable, and since your retirement, many have lost interest in cricket. You are a living legend,” another fan wrote on the post.
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Manifesting an in-flight encounter with the God of Cricket someday!
Cover Image Courtesy: X/@sachin_rt
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FAQs
Why is Sachin Tendulkar called the ‘God of Cricket’?
Sachin Tendulkar earned the title because of his extraordinary cricketing achievements, unmatched records, and iconic status among millions of cricket fans.
When did Sachin Tendulkar retire from cricket?
Sachin Tendulkar retired from international cricket in 2013 after playing his 200th Test match.