NEW DELHI: Two legendary cricketers from Mumbai Sachin Tendulkar And Vinod Kambli reunited at the unveiling of a memorial for their childhood coach, Ramakant Achrekarin historical Shivaji Park on Tuesday.
The pictures of their meeting quickly went viral on social media and caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
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While the tone of their conversation was unclear, the meeting seemed to end on an awkward note as Kambli appeared to want to sit with Tendulkar before being asked to leave.
This incident sparked concerns among fans regarding Kambli's welfare.
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The reunion brought back memories of their legendary partnership all in one Harris Shield match in which they combined to score an incredible 664 runs for their school, Shardashram Vidyamandir, against St. Xavier's.
Kambli scored 349 runs while Tendulkar amassed 326 runs, both remained not out, cementing their status as prodigies at a young age.
Tendulkar's illustrious international career spanned two decades, during which he played 200 Tests and 463 ODIs for India.
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He holds the record for most runs scored in both formats and is the only player in this format cricket history scored 100 international centuries, cementing his reputation as one of the greatest players of all time.
Kambli, on the other hand, had a relatively shorter international career, playing 17 Tests and 104 ODIs for India.
He scored 1084 runs in Tests, including four centuries (including two double centuries), at an impressive average of 54.20. In the ODIs, he amassed 2477 runs at an average of 32.29, with two centuries to his credit.
