File photo of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.© AFP
Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement in 2013 was an emotional moment for Indian cricket fans. The cricket great was a role model not only for millions of fans across the country but also for some of his young teammates. was among them Virat Kohli, who was still in the early years of his international career. Tendulkar recently recalled an emotional moment from his retirement when he had to return a gift given to him by Kohli. The gift that Kohli gave to Tendulkar was a sacred thread that the former got from his late father.
“So I was sitting alone in a corner, with a towel over my head. (I) was wiping away tears and I was really emotional. At that time, Virat came to me and Virat gave me the sacred thread that his father had given me. was given to them.” Tendulkar told American journalist Graham Bensinger on the latter’s YouTube channel,
Kohli explained the reason behind his choice of gift.
“We usually wear threads around our wrists. In India, a lot of people do. So my father gave me one, which he had. So I kept it in my bag. And then I thought it was It’s the most valuable thing I have. So, my father gave it to me and I couldn’t give you anything more valuable and I want you to know how much you have inspired me and what you mean to all of us. And this is my small gift to you,” Kohli said.
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Tendulkar said he felt he had to return the gift to Kohli.
“Kept it for a while and then returned it. I said it’s priceless and it has to be with you and no one else. It’s your property and you should keep it till your last breath and I’ve got it.” Gave it back to him. So it was an emotional moment, something that will always be in my memory.”
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