February 12, 2026 08:52 am (IST)
Always special to be back at cricket stadiums: Sachin
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IBNS): Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar, who visited the the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) where India is playing against South Africa in a crucial group stage match of the World Cup, said it was always 'special' to be back at cricket stadiums.
He described the atmosphere at the MCG as 'electric'.
"Always special to be back at cricket stadiums. Atmosphere at the MCG is fantastic! #CWC15 #IndvsSA," Tendulkar tweeted with his picture in the stadium.
He is the ambassador for the ICC World Cup.
Sachin was part of the India side which won the World Cup in 2011.
Image: Sachin Tendulkar Twitter page
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