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The Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, is going to make his return to the sport, to play at the One World One Family Cup. The 50-year-old will be turning up at this charity match, headlining it with former India teammate Yuvraj Singh, on Thursday, January 18, at the Sai Krishna Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru.
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Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh will lead a team each during the charity match for the One World One Family Cup next week. They will have cricketers from various nations set to play either alongside or against them, but at the end of the day, more than 5,000 rural students are going to benefit from it by receiving free values-based education.
The official X account of the One World One Family Cup sent out a post, accompanied by a video, to provide details about the match and the noble cause associated with it. They wrote, “'One World One Family Cup.' - January 18, 2024, as cricketing legends #SachinTendulkar and #YuvrajSingh, lead two teams in a match that transcends sports. Cricket isn't just a game; it's a powerful force that unites us all. #OWOFCup #OWOFC #SMSGHM #sunilgavaskar #SMSMission”.
The charity has helped in getting 28,000 free paediatric cardiac surgeries performed thus far, while also ensuring that more than three million school children are getting fed daily in the school to nourish them physically in their growth. Notably, the entity in charge of this charity is Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission.
Sunil Gavaskar, the former India captain, who is also associated with the noble cause, said, “Cricket is more than just a sport; it is a powerful platform that unites people from all walks of life. Over the years, I have witnessed the immense power of sports to bring people together and make a positive impact on society. This unique friendship match aims to leverage the popularity of cricket to draw attention to the pressing issues faced by the underprivileged of our society, and the great work being done by Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai in the spirit of One World One Family - Vasudhaiva Kuṭumbakam. ”
