{
  "id": 20127996,
  "title": "Sachin Tendulkar recreates iconic childhood cricket pose after 49 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/sachin-tendulkar-recreates-iconic-childhood-cricket-pose-after-49",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T06:04:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-recreates-iconic-childhood-cricket-pose-after-49-years-1.500747904"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sachin Tendulkar, the Indian cricket icon, shared an endearing post on Sunday, November 15, reliving a cherished memory from his childhood. This came five decades after the original snapshot, when the young Sachin Tendulkar was captured smiling while holding a cricket bat. In the newer picture, the 53-year-old Tendulkar mimicked the same pose, holding the bat and grinning for the camera. His caption, penned in Hindi, echoed the sentiment, \"Pehle bat ki baat hai, 49 saal baad bhi mere saath hai!\" which translates to \"It all started with a bat, and 49 years later, it's still by my side!\"\n\nBetween the two photographs, Tendulkar's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. At the tender age of holding a bat, no one could have predicted that he would go on to represent India for 24 years, amass 100 international centuries, clinch the World Cup, and become one of the most revered sporting personalities in history. Yet, for millions of Indians, Tendulkar transcended the realm of runs, records, and trophies. He evolved into an emotion, a source of joy, disappointment, and inspiration for a billion people.\n\nTendulkar's post was a poignant reminder of the profound impact sports can have on people's lives. A young boy with a dream can grow up to become an integral part of an entire generation's memories and emotions. His love for the game, as evident in this nostalgic post, remains unwavering even after almost five decades.\n\nInterestingly, Tendulkar's two posts were connected by a recent victory for the Indian Under-19 cricket team in the Asia Cup. Tendulkar had congratulated the young team on their thrilling victory over Pakistan by one wicket in Oman. He emphasized the significance of teamwork and applauded the young champions for their remarkable achievement. It seems there is a beautiful link between Tendulkar's two posts - a boy holding a bat in his childhood and inspiring millions today, and the Under-19 team chasing their dreams in the present.",
  "summary": "Some things never change, no matter how many years pass. And for Sachin Tendulkar, his love for cricket is certainly one of them. The Indian batting legend shared a lovely nostalgic post on X on Sunday, November 15, recreating a childhood photograph nearly five decades later. The two pictures tell a beautiful story. In the first, a young Sachin is seen smiling while holding a cricket bat, long…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sachin Tendulkar recreates childhood cricket pose 49 years later",
    "53-year-old Tendulkar poses with cricket bat for nostalgic photo",
    "Tendulkar's post highlights sports' profound impact on lives"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}