Mumbai’s political and cricket circles buzzed with excitement as cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar paid a courtesy visit to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at his residence, Nandanvan. Accompanied by his wife Anjali, Sachin extended a personal invitation to Shinde for the upcoming wedding of their son, Arjun Tendulkar, to Sania Chandok.
The meeting wasn’t just about the wedding invite. The two discussed various key issues, blending sports and governance in a rare convergence. Shinde, ever the gracious host, honored Sachin with a traditional shawl and a bouquet of flowers, underscoring the mutual respect between the cricket icon and the political leader.
This visit follows Sachin’s high-profile invitations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The wedding marks a significant milestone for Arjun, who has been carving his path in professional cricket.
Arjun and Sania’s engagement took place quietly in August last year, attended only by close family. Sania hails from a prominent business family, with her grandfather owning the Grevis Group. Meanwhile, Arjun continues to impress in domestic cricket for Goa and gears up for IPL 2026 with Lucknow Super Giants after a trade from Mumbai Indians.
Despite limited opportunities in recent IPL seasons—no matches in one and just one in 2024—Arjun’s all-round prowess shines in first-class cricket. In 24 matches, he has scored 685 runs and taken 52 wickets, while claiming 26 wickets in 24 List-A games. The IPL presents a golden chance for him to showcase his dual skills on a bigger stage.
As preparations for the wedding intensify, this personal outreach by Sachin highlights his enduring connections across India’s power corridors, bridging the worlds of sport and politics seamlessly.