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Naidu's Delight: Andhra CM Meets Cricket Legend Sachin Tendulkar at Delhi Airport

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed his delight after meeting cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The meeting comes as the Indian cricket team prepares for its next T20 World Cup match against Namibia in Delhi. India recently defeated the USA by 29 runs, with captain Suryakumar Yadav playing a crucial unbeaten knock of 84 runs. The USA's chase was anchored by fighting knocks from Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, and Shubham Ranjane.

Key Points: Andhra CM Naidu Meets Sachin Tendulkar at Delhi Airport

  • Naidu meets Tendulkar at airport
  • India won T20 World Cup match vs USA
  • Suryakumar Yadav scored 84*
  • India to face Namibia next
  • USA's Milind Kumar top-scored with 34
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"Delighted to meet him": Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu after meeting Sachin Tendulkar at Delhi airport

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu shares his delight after meeting cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar at Delhi's IGI airport.

"Crossed paths with the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar at the Delhi airport! Delighted to meet him. - Chandrababu Naidu"

New Delhi, February 10

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed his delight after meeting the former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, on X, said that he "crossed paths" with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and was delighted to meet him at the Delhi airport.

"Crossed paths with the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar at the Delhi airport! Delighted to meet him. @sachin_rt," the Andhra Pradesh CM said on his X handle.

The Indian men's cricket team are set to face Namibia at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday, for their second group-stage fixture in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

The defending champions, India, won their first group-stage match against the United States of America (USA) by 29 runs at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7.

Coming to the match, after being asked to bat first, the Men in Blue scored 161/9 in 20 overs. Captain Suryakumar played a fantastic, unbeaten knock of 84 off 49 deliveries, and rescued India from a precarious position that they found themselves in at 77/6 in 12.4 overs.

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan (20 off 16 balls, with one four and two sixes) and Tilak Varma (25 off 16 balls, with three fours and one six) also chipped in with the bat.

For the USA, Shadley van Schalkwyk (4/29) and Harmeet Singh (2/26) were among the wicket-takers.

In response, the USA were restricted to 132/8 as they lost the match by 29 runs. Milind Kumar (34 off 34 balls, with four boundaries), Sanjay Krishnamurthi (37 off 31 balls, with two sixes and one four) and Shubham Ranjane (37 off 22 balls, with two fours and three sixes) played fighting knocks for their side.

For India, Mohammed Siraj (3/29), Axar Patel (2/24), and Arshdeep Singh (2/18) picked wickets.

- ANI

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Sarah B
A nice, light-hearted moment. In the middle of all the serious politics and cricket pressure, this is a wholesome read. Hope they chatted about the upcoming match!
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while this is a fun meeting, I hope the CM's focus remains on Andhra's development. Sachin is great, but our leaders should be more occupied with governance than posting about celebrity meetings. Just my two cents.
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Ananya R
Sachin Tendulkar's aura is something else! Even a seasoned politician like Naidu sir gets excited. This shows cricket's unifying power in our country. 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The article quickly shifts from this meeting to the match recap. Suryakumar's innings was a masterclass! That's the real story here. Team India looking strong for the World Cup.
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Kavya N
Haha, even at the airport, you can bump into greatness! Delhi airport is like a who's who of India sometimes. Simple, human moments like these are refreshing.

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