Following a star-studded opening ceremony, Munawar Faruqui ISPL defeated none other than Sachin Tendulkar in the 2024 Indian Super League.
In the opening game of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) on Wednesday, Munavar Faruqui—a well-known stand-up comedian and winner of the reality program Big Boss—showcased his unexpected cricket talents, leaving his fans in wonder and revealing a different side to his personality. In the unique match held at Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane following the inaugural ceremony of the Indian Super League, Faruqui, who was playing for team Khiladi XI, made a big impression by dismissing none other than Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar.
In an unexpected change of events, the 32-year-old took out cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar to emerge as the unexpected hero in the opening ISPL encounter. As Khiladi XI bowled at a medium pace, Faruqui delivered a wide delivery beyond off-stump, which caused Tendulkar to attempt a shot towards fine-leg. But Tendulkar, who has played in 200 Test matches, ultimately top-edged the ball and was caught at gully by Naman Ojha. The excitement in the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane broke out as Faruqui accomplished this amazing achievement in the fifth over of the game.
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Munavar Faruqui Also Impresses With His Fielding In ISPL 2024 Special Match
Faruqui’s impact didn’t end with the wicket of Tendulkar. In the 7th over, he displayed his fielding prowess by taking a catch to dismiss Yusuf Pathan, off the bowling of actor Prateik Babbar. Pathan contributed 21 runs to the Master’s 11 total, which reached 95 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 10 overs.
Tendulkar, who serves as an investor and Core Committee Member of ISPL 2024, opened the batting with J&K para cricket team captain Amir Hussain Lone. Despite the relative early departure of Tendulkar and Pathan, the Master’s 11 showcased their cricketing skills in the spirited match and eventually ended up winning the contest.
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