Cricket fans will soon get a rare opportunity to relive some of the most memorable moments of Sachin Tendulkar’s legendary career, as the Master Blaster prepares to gift 26 of his prized cricket bats to the Mumbai Cricket Association’s Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum.
The special collection, titled ‘Batography’, will be unveiled on November 16, 2026, and will offer visitors a unique glimpse into Tendulkar’s extraordinary journey through the bats he used during different stages of his international career.
The exhibition will feature bats associated with some of the biggest milestones in his career, including those that helped him achieve the remarkable record of 100 international centuries. Each bat is expected to represent a significant chapter in his cricketing journey, taking fans back to the innings and achievements that made him one of the greatest players in the history of the game.
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The exhibition will go beyond cricket bats, with several other personal memorabilia from Tendulkar’s career also going on display. These include helmets, jerseys and personal notes connected to important occasions and milestones. Together, the collection aims to give visitors a more personal understanding of the man behind the records and the equipment that accompanied him through his remarkable career.
Mumbai Cricket Association president Ajinkya Naik described the initiative as a unique addition to the museum. He said Tendulkar’s contribution to Indian and world cricket goes far beyond the records he has created, adding that the bats are among the most personal artefacts of his journey.
Naik also said the exhibition would allow visitors to experience the stories behind some of cricket’s greatest milestones through the very instruments with which those achievements were created. He added that the MCA was honoured that Tendulkar had chosen to share these prized possessions, ensuring his legacy remains accessible to future generations of cricket lovers.
The November 16 unveiling also carries special significance. It marks 13 years since Tendulkar retired from international cricket after playing his 200th and final Test against the West Indies at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium on November 16, 2013.
The occasion marked the end of an extraordinary international career spanning 24 years, during which Tendulkar became a global cricketing icon and inspired millions of fans.
With ‘Batography’, the MCA aims to preserve not just the equipment used by the legendary cricketer, but also the memories, emotions and historic moments associated with his journey.
For cricket enthusiasts, this exhibition promises to be more than just a display of sporting memorabilia. It will be an opportunity to revisit the legacy of a man whose contribution to cricket continues to inspire generations.
