Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, along with his wife Anjali Tendulkar and daughter Sara Tendulkar, met the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Thursday. During the visit, Tendulkar presented the President with a signed Test jersey, which she graciously accepted, posing for a photograph with the cricket icon and his family.

Following the visit, the cricket took to social media and spoke about his experience of visit. He wrote "An honour to stay at the Rashtrapati Bhavan’s historic guest wing with my family is a memory we will cherish forever. The warmth and hospitality extended by Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji made this visit special."

He added," From heartfelt conversations over dinner to walking through the corridors steeped in history, every moment felt deeply personal. Grateful to be part of Vimarsh Shrinkhala, a beautiful initiative that fosters meaningful conversations and inspires future generations. Some experiences stay with you forever, and this was one of them. Everyone should visit Rashtrapati Bhavan to witness its grandeur and legacy. @RBVisit"

Sachin Tendulkar attends Vimarsh Shrinkhala event

The 51-year-old was a special guest at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Vimarsh Shrinkhala, an event attended by several prominent personalities.

During the event, Tendulkar spoke about the unifying power of sports and how it fosters understanding among teammates. He shared interesting anecdotes about his experiences with former teammates Virender Sehwag and Yuvraj Singh.

Recalling his partnership with Sehwag, Tendulkar humorously explained how he had to use reverse psychology to guide his aggressive opening partner.

"With Sehwag, if I wanted him to play defensively for a few overs, I would tell him, ‘Viru, go out and attack.’ He would then say, ‘No paaji, I think I should defend for four overs first and then start attacking.’ I had to say the opposite to get the best out of him, and I would smile, knowing I had achieved what I wanted," Tendulkar shared.

He also reflected on Yuvraj Singh’s struggles during the 2011 World Cup when the left-hander was unknowingly battling cancer.

"I invited Yuvi for dinner and noticed he was feeling low. When I asked him why, he said, ‘Paaji, I am not timing the ball well.’ I told him to forget about his batting and focus on fielding, setting small goals. I reassured him, saying, ‘Yuvi, you will matter when it matters.’ Soon, he had his confidence back,"