Sachin Tendulkar Fans Hide Behind Memes As Cricket GOAT Gets Out to Munawar Faruqui

Sachin Tendulkar fans were left dumbfounded as they witnessed their cricketing icon fall victim not to a seasoned bowler but to an unexpected challenger – none other than stand-up comedian and entertainer, Munawar Faruqui. There was a moment of disbelief during the special match at the opening ceremony of the Indian Star Premier League (ISPL) 2024 when the Master Blaster mistimed a shot off Munawar’s delivery in the fifth over, resulting in a catch behind the wicketkeeper and his subsequent dismissal. This unexpected turn of events hit the fans hard, questioning how such a seasoned player could falter against a mere entertainer.

The aftermath was a deluge of memes flooding social media platforms, encapsulating the disbelief and disappointment of fans. “Respect for Sachin Tendulkar decreased after watching this. Not because he got out,” lamented one user. Another joked about the calibre of bowlers Tendulkar faced, humorously juxtaposing Munawar’s image with cricketing legends like Wasim Akram, Glenn McGrath, and Brett Lee.

Adding to the humour, a user joked, “Munawar updated his resume and also found new content for his stand up,” while another pleaded, “Please tell me this is AI generated video.. please…Please bro.”

In a cricketing twist, Munawar managed to dismiss Tendulkar in the crucial fifth over of the Master XI innings, momentarily silencing the roaring crowd at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium. The disbelief was palpable even on Munawar’s face as he realized he had snatched the wicket of THE Tendulkar. Nevertheless, the Little Master had already made his mark, smashing a swift 30 off 17 balls in the ISPL exhibition match.

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Meanwhile, amidst the buzz surrounding his dismissal by Munawar, Sachin Tendulkar’s eventful outing continued on the opening day of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) in Thane. With a heartwarming gesture towards para-cricketer Amir Hussain Lone Tendulkar, the Master Blaster showcased the essence of sportsmanship as he invited Amir and his entire family to the ISPL’s opening ceremony. Leading his Master XI against Akshay Kumar’s Khiladi XI, Tendulkar kickstarted the inaugural edition of the T10 league with his signature finesse.