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Cricket titans Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara recently convened for a round of golf, as documented by Tendulkar on Instagram. Tendulkar shared snapshots of the occasion, capturing moments where the Master Blaster gleefully posed alongside his companions. Joining the duo were former Indian cricketers Wasim Jaffer and Rahul Sangvi, contributing to the camaraderie on the golf course. The images were presumably captured post-game, encapsulating the jovial spirit of the outing.
In the snapshots, Tendulkar and Lara sported matching light-blue ensembles. Tendulkar opted for a relaxed, half-sleeved shirt adorned with floral patterns, paired elegantly with black track pants and pristine white sneakers. Meanwhile, Lara sported a polo shirt and donned a pair of pink shorts, completing his attire with white athletic shoes for the occasion.
The initial image showcased Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara seated on a bench, with Wasim Jaffer and Rahul Sanghbi standing behind them, framing the scene with legendary presence. Subsequently, the focus shifted solely to Tendulkar and Lara in the following frame, as they gripped their golf clubs in readiness. Sharing these snapshots on Instagram, Tendulkar humorously captioned, “We unleashed some aggressive strokes the other day, opting for the aerial route most of the time. Managed to time them just right.”
The post swiftly gained traction online, resonating widely and becoming an immediate sensation. Fans reveled in the joy of witnessing the iconic duo of Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara united in the frame. One enthusiast hailed them as the “ultimate lefty-righty pairing.” The images evoked nostalgia for a fan, transporting him back to the “golden era” when both Tendulkar and Lara graced the international cricket scene with their brilliance.
A user simply commented, “Two GOATs in one frame.” Hari Narayan, a member of the Bombay Presidency Golf Club, shared, “What a lovely round that was… close game but no surprise that the two legends ended up winning…hoping it’s the best of 3 series.”
A few days ago, Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara were spotted playing golf in a video shared by a celebrity photographer on social media. Apart from spending time on the field, the duo was seen interacting with some fans, who marked their presence at the golf club. “Legends together. Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara having a little golf moment together,” read the caption.
In the most recent Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Sachin Tendulkar took on the role of mentor for the Mumbai Indians. Meanwhile, Brian Lara contributed to the franchise competition in the previous year, serving as the head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, ahead of the 2024 IPL season, the former West Indies batter amicably parted ways with the team, paving the way for Daniel Vettori to assume the coaching reins.