UNICEF CRC@30: Sachin Visits Nepal, Plays 8-over Friendly Match!

UNICEF CRC@30: Sachin Visits Nepal, Plays 8-over Friendly Match!

Tuesday 19 November 2019

Sachin Tendulkar is the goodwill ambassador to UNICEF

Yes, you read it right!

The former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar led the Indian cricket team called ‘Team Blue’ in a match with Nepal’s ‘Team Red’ led by former Nepali cricket captain Binod Das.

That was an 8-over friendly match between the two sides at the Tribhuvan University Grounds on November 16, 2019.

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar was in Nepal to play cricket.

With a 7-run contribution, Sachin led his team to victory against Das’ team in winning the 45-run target at loss of 4 wickets.

Let Them Fly’

UNICEF organized this event marking the 30th anniversary of the ratification of ‘Convention on Children’s Rights Convention’.

Addressing he ceremony, Sachin urged parents and caregivers to allow and support children in achieving what they love.

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Sachin is also the goodwill ambassador to UNICEF.

The Indian cricketer also offered special prayers at the Pashupathinath temple.

As part of his visit, Sachin met the PM KP Sharma Oli. “Pleased to meet Sachin, a famous cricket player, and UNICEF goodwill ambassador today. He appreciated the efforts undertaken by Nepal for the promotion of the rights of the children and their welfare,” Oli tweeted.