Wimbledon: Shubman Gill joins Anjali & Sachin Tendulkar in Royal Box at Centre Court
London, July 11
India's current Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill joined cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar in the Royal Box at the Centre Court at Wimbledon to watch the two men's singles semifinals at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Friday.
Tendulkar and Gill were among the celebrities who visited Wimbledon on Friday, and both were welcomed by the Club. Tendulkar was accompanied by his wife, Anjali.
A picture of Gill with Anjali and Sachin Tendulkar sitting in the Royal Box was posted by the India Test and ODI captain via his official handle on X, which went viral, causing a lot of excitement among netizens as Gill is reported to be dating Tendulkar's daughter Sara.
Earlier, the official handle of Wimbledon on X posted a photograph of Tendulkar watching the match from the Royal Box on Friday, rejoicing that the cricket royalty was spotted among the celebrities in the box.
"Cricket royalty returns to the Royal Box. Welcome back to Wimbledon, Sachin Tendulkar," said the official handle of Wimbledon in its post on X, formerly Twitter.
Gill is the fourth Indian captain to receive an invitation to watch Wimbledon from the Royal Box, after Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma. He is also the fourth Indian cricketer to visit the hallowed grass courts of SW18 in 2026, joining the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Deepti Sharma, and Sachin Tendulkar.
Another former cricket star, Brian Lara of the West Indies, was also in the Royal Box, an area reserved for special guests invited by the All England Club.
Both Gill and Tendulkar met many international celebrities during their time in the Royal Box. Gill met the Fashion ICON, Anna Wintour!
Tendulkar, considered one of the greatest cricketers ever, retired in 2013 after playing in his 200th Test match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
On Friday, Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in the second semifinal to set up a summit clash with Alexander Zverev, who ended the dream run of British wildcard Arthur Fery.
— IANS
Reader Comments
What a glorious image! Sachin paaji and Shubman Gill in the same frame at Wimbledon – cricket royalty in the house of tennis royalty. 👑 Makes me so proud as an Indian. The way our sports icons are crossing over into other sports' elite events shows how far India has come. And Anna Wintour meeting Gill? Talk about a cross-cultural moment!
As an Indian cricket fan living abroad, this is such a heartwarming sight. Sachin's legacy is timeless, and to see the next generation like Gill sharing that space is inspiring. I hope they enjoyed the tennis – Sinner vs. Djokovic must have been epic. Also, Brian Lara being there adds to the star power. Proud of our boys!
Honestly, I'm a bit tired of these 'celebrity sightings' being the focus. The article talks about Gill being the fourth Indian captain in the Royal Box – great, but can we focus on the actual tennis? Jannik Sinner beat Djokovic, which is huge news, and it's buried at the bottom. Still, I'm glad for Gill's achievement, but less gossip, more sport please.
This picture is just adorable! 😍 Shubman and Sachin sitting together, and Anjali aunty looking elegant as always. The Wimbledon vibe suits them perfectly. And the Sara Tendulkar connection is the cherry on top – whether it's true or not, it's fun to imagine! Also, Anna Wintour meeting Gill – that's a fashion and cricket crossover I never knew I needed!
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