Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar accompanied by his spouse Anjali and daughter Sara Tendulkar visited a bat manufacturing manufacturing unit in Chersoo space of Awantipora in Pulwama on February 17, 2024
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Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar visited bat-manufacturing unit in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on February 17.
On his private journey to Kashmir, the previous cricketer alongside together with his spouse Anjali and daughter Sara Tendulkar went to MJ Sports, a bat manufacturing manufacturing unit, in the district.
Tendulkar took eager curiosity in the method adopted by the native unit to make bats. He inspected the uncooked clefts present process seasoning forward of the ultimate course of. He additionally indulged in bat knocking to examine on the standard of seasoned cleft. He was briefed by the producers concerning the bat trade of Kashmir. The cricketer was seen interacting with locals and posing for selfies, apart from savouring native tea.
“Mr. Sachin posing with Kashmir willow has added to our brand value. The images of the legendary cricketer with manufacturers and the bats have already become a landmark for the Kashmir bat industry,” Nazir Khan, a producer, mentioned.
Sir Walter R. Lawrence, Settlement Commissioner of Kashmir, and J.C. Mac Donell, the primary chief of Forest Department of J&Ok, launched the English willow in Kashmir in the nineteenth Century. Kashmir’s bat trade has already crossed Rs. 1300 crore, with provides being made to all main cities in the nation. Around 1.5 million bats are manufactured in Kashmir yearly, in accordance with official figures.
“Master Blaster, the god of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar blessed cricket bat factory, Chersoo, Awantipora, Pulwama, with a visit. Inspiration par excellence. Golden day for Kashmir willow bats,” Basharat Qayoom, Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, posted on X.
Tendulkar additionally pitched for the upcoming Khelo India Winter video games, beginning in Gulmarg from February 20.
“Many athletes will compete in the games. I would suggest that you enjoy sports, be yourself. Try and play as fiercely as possible so that those memories stay with you. Sports is something which teaches a lot in life,” Tendulkar mentioned. He additionally paid obeisance on the Martand Temple in Anantnag.
