Puneites are going fan-frenzy as Master Blaster plays his 200th test match next week
Every achievement in Sachin Tendulkar’s 24-year career has been a milestone for his fans. And his 200th test match next week in Mumbai also calls for celebration. From professionals, retailers to corporates everyone in the city is hit by the Sachin bug. While some have taken leave from workplace just to be present at the Wankhede stadium, some will be supporting the Master Blaster at their offices or at homes by donning special customised outfits.
Cybage Software Pvt Ltd HR head Elston Pimenta said, “Since Sachin is an inspiration and a role model for Cybagians, I’m sure that none of them would want to miss the chance of watching the legend play his last match. Hence, we will be putting up LCD projectors in our cafeteria for employees to enjoy.”
Vodafone business head (Maharashtra and Goa) Ishmeet Singh said that the firm’s offices across the state will be screening the matches as an employee engagement activity.
“The matches will be on for our employees to enjoy. We are equally supportive of the game,” Singh said.
Blades of Glory Museum founder Rohan Pate is an enthusiastic fan who will be present for the five-day match in Mumbai next week. “I am attending the match but I have arranged for interesting activities for people in the city at the museum,” he said. On the retail front, fans are opting for T-shirts that have Sachin’s image along with his records typographed on it.
Bhagyashri Parag Dixit, who runs the online store Sheepstock, said, “In the past one week, we have seen at least five orders per day for these kinds of T-shirts. It works as a memorabilia for fans plus being a great option to sport while at the stadium.”
IT professionals Mihir Sakhdeo and Shrirang Pansalkar have taken leave from work to be part of the historic event and the duo will be accompanied by Ravi Nadkarni, an entrepreneur.
“It is indeed a proud moment for us and we are looking forward to watch the legend play. The three of us have been inspired by him from the very beginning and we try not to miss any of his matches,” Nadkarni said.
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