Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar gifted his jersey to India Under-19 captain Ayush Mathre in a special gesture following India’s triumph in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
The Indian team, led by Ayush Mathre, clinched the Under-19 World Cup title in Zimbabwe, defeating England by a massive 100-run margin in the final held on Sunday. With this victory, India lifted the prestigious trophy for a record sixth time.
After the title win, Ayush Mathre met Sachin Tendulkar and received his congratulations for leading the team to glory. During the meeting, Tendulkar presented Mathre with the jersey he wore during his final international series, making the moment memorable for the young cricketer.
A video of the interaction, capturing Tendulkar handing over the jersey and congratulating the Under-19 captain, has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread appreciation from cricket fans. The gesture has been hailed as an inspiring moment symbolising the passing of the torch from one generation to the next in Indian cricket.
