Fans await to meet ' The Legend ' on his date with six cities worldwide

NEW DELHI : A select few fans will get to spend an evening with iconic Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar ' The Legend ' when he embarks on a worldwide, six-city tour over the next three years as part of Fidelis Worldwide Celebration Series.

"The first Evening with Sachin Tendulkar will take place in Dubai, the headquarters of the FidelisWorld Group," the company said in a release.'

The evening will have Tendulkar sharing personal perspectives on his career in an interactive session with the guests.

' The Legend ' will auction some personal memorabilia the proceeds of which will go to charity. He will also be presented with an Outstanding Achievement Award from Wisden India in recognition of his accomplishments as a serial centurion.

"The black-tie affair will offer a limited number of guests the opportunity for an intimate evening of dinner and entertainment with the maestro. The first installment of the Celebration Series will take place in Dubai on Saturday, June 9 at the InterContinental, Dubai Festival City," the release said.

"I am happy to be partnering with FidelisWorld and having an opportunity to meet my fans and supporters in the UAE through this event," Tendulkar said.

"I have many fond memories of playing in this country, and have always appreciated the success and support I have had here. I look forward to being in Dubai for the first stop of a six-city world tour," he added.

Navneet Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of FidelisWorld, said: "FidelisWorld is delighted to embark upon its Celebration Series with Sachin Tendulkar, the greatest batsman the world has seen. We congratulate this legend and are proud to be celebrating his iconic achievements."

' The Legend ' deserves nomination for Rajya Sabha : BCCI

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) on Thursday welcomed the government's nomination of Sachin Tendulkar as a member of the Rajya Sabha, saying that the iconic batsman deserves such an honour.

BCCI Chief Administrative Officer Prof. Ratnakar Shetty told PTI that the Board was happy with the government's move.

"We (BCCI) are happy that Tendulkar's services as a sportsperson has been recognised. He's been a true ambassador for the country and he deserves it," he said.

Tendulkar is among four eminent persons who have been recommended for nomination as members of the Rajya Sabha. 39-year-old Tendulkar can become a member of Parliament under a provision of the Constitution that allows the President to nominate 12 members to the Upper House.

Tendulkar's nomination to Rajya Sabha has come as a surprise against the backdrop of a long-standing demand for conferring of Bharat Ratna on him for his contribution to the game. He completed the historic achievement of scoring 100 international centuries in March this year.

He would be the first active sportsman and cricketer to be nominated to Rajya Sabha.