WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bachchan share a fun moment with a game of finger cricket
In a world of high-stakes sports and scintillating cinema, it’s rare to witness a moment of pure, unscripted childhood joy. Yet that’s exactly what happened when two of India’s most towering icons, Sachin Tendulkar and the Amitabh Bachchaninterrupted their work tasks to engage in a lively game of finger cricket.
The interaction, which has since set social media ablaze, took place during an event for the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL). As a member of the main league committee and owner of the Majhi Bombay respectively, Tendulkar and Bachchan were present to promote the tennis ball tournament at the grassroots level. However, the formal atmosphere soon evaporated, replaced by the nostalgic rhythm of a game played in every corridor of Indian schools.
The cricket face-off between Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar
The viral clip captures a side of the legends rarely seen by the public. Amid the buzz of ISPL preparations, the duo sat down for a quick game of finger cricket, a game in which numbers flashed on the fingers determine runs or wickets. Bachchan, known for his baritone voice and ‘Angry Young Man’ persona, was seen displaying the enthusiasm of a schoolboy.
Big B then shared the delicious images on his social media, aptly captioning them: “Playing finger cricket with the god of cricket.” The video immediately resonated with fans, not only for the star power, but also for the raw human emotion displayed. When Bachchan was finally ‘declared out’ by the master blaster, the megastar’s reaction was priceless; » he pouted briefly with a playful pout before flashing a wide smile and getting back into the game.
Tendulkar, ever competitive but equally relaxed, played the game with his characteristic humble smile. The camaraderie between the two was palpable, reflecting a bond built on decades of mutual admiration. For fans, it was a comforting reminder that no matter how high one climbs, the simple joys of one’s roots – much like the street cricket celebrated by the ISPL – never truly fade.
Here is the video:
T 5623(i) – playing finger cricket with the God of Cricket pic.twitter.com/dmplM1RoQL
– Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) January 12, 2026
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The immortal legacy of “Master Blaster” Tendulkar
Although the finger cricket match was light-hearted, it served as a poignant nod to Tendulkar’s unprecedented career journey. For over 24 years, Tendulkar not only played cricket; he carried the hopes of a billion people every time he took the field.
Starting his international career at the age of 16 in 1989, Tendulkar redefined the record books. He remains the only player to have scored 100 international centuries and the first male cricketer to smash a double century in One Day Internationals (ODIs). His career statistics are staggering:
- Total number of international races: 34,357
- Test matches: 200 (a world record)
- ODI executions: 18,426
Beyond the numbers, Tendulkar’s legacy is defined by his technical perfection and his role in Indiavictory in the 2011 World Cup. Even in retirement, his involvement in initiatives like the ISPL shows his commitment to finding the ‘next Sachin’ in the very streets where he started.
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