Sachin to gift 26 bats, memorabilia for display at MCA museum

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will gift 26 of his prized cricketing bats, including those with which he scored some of his 100 international centuries, along with other memorabilia for display at the Mumbai Cricket Association’s (MCA) Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum.

The collection, which includes helmets, jerseys and personal notes from significant occasions in his career, will be unveiled at a special event on November 16.

The exhibition, titled ‘Batography’, will trace Tendulkar’s illustrious cricketing journey through the bats he used during different phases of his career.

The unveiling will take place on the 13th anniversary of Tendulkar’s retirement from international cricket. He had played his 200th and final Test against the West Indies at his home ground, the Wankhede Stadium, on November 16, 2013.

The dedicated section at the MCA museum will offer visitors an opportunity to revisit some of the defining moments and milestones of Tendulkar’s career through the cricketing equipment and personal artefacts associated with them.

“Through Batography, we are bringing a unique dimension to the MCA Museum, allowing visitors to experience the story behind the milestones through the very instruments with which they were created,” MCA president Ajinkya Naik said.

“We are honoured that Sachin has chosen to share these prized possessions with the MCA, ensuring that this extraordinary legacy remains accessible to generations of cricket lovers,” he added.

The initiative is aimed at preserving and celebrating Tendulkar’s contribution to Indian and world cricket.