Sachin Tendulkar Presents His Iconic India No.10 Jersey to Lionel Messi

The biggest cricket icon of India, Sachin Tendulkar, gifted his no.10 jersey to Lionel Messi at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. The exchange took place during Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025, in which he is currently visiting different cities across India.

This is a significant moment because Sachin is one of the biggest stars in cricket, and his engagement with Lionel Messi has sent a strong message across the sports world. During the jersey exchange, Luis Suárez was also present, who is considered another major star in the global football circuit.

The event at Wankhede Stadium saw a full house attendance, as fans came in large numbers to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi. The atmosphere became even more electric when Sachin Tendulkar joined Messi on the field, showcasing a memorable collaboration between cricket and football’s biggest stars.

The Indian batting legend presented his iconic 2011 ODI World Cup jersey to the Argentine football star in front of a packed stadium. The moment drew widespread attention, as pictures of the exchange quickly went viral across the sporting world.

Addressing the crowd at Wankhede Stadium, Sachin Tendulkar thanked everyone for turning up in large numbers for the exclusive event. He further hailed the evening as a “dream moment” for the city of dreams, Mumbai.

Sachin Tendulkar then thanked Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Rodrigo De Paul for coming to India to greet their football fans. He further expressed hope that the love for football continues to grow in India, as many people in the country are passionate about the sport.

The iconic occasion in Mumbai marked a great positive sign, especially after the previous event in Kolkata, which descended into complete chaos. Pictures of the mismanagement at the Salt Lake Stadium are still going viral on the internet, highlighting how poor organization ruined the entire event.