A select few fans will get to spend an evening with iconic Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar when he embarks on a worldwide, six-city tour over the next three years as part of FidelisWorld 'Celebration Series'.
Published: May 02, 2012, 12:17 PM (IST)
Edited: May 02, 2012, 12:17 PM (IST)
The evening will have Tendulkar sharing personal perspectives on his career, auctions for charity and award ceremony © AFP
New Delhi: May 2, 2012
A select few fans will get to spend an evening with iconic Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar when he embarks on a worldwide, six-city tour over the next three years as part of FidelisWorld ‘Celebration Series’.
“…the first Evening with Sachin Tendulkar will take place in Dubai, the headquarters of the FidelisWorld Group,” the company said in a release.
The evening will have Tendulkar sharing personal perspectives on his career in an interactive session with the guests.
Tendulkar will auction some personal memorabilia the proceeds of which will go to charity. He will also be presented with an Outstanding Achievement Award from Wisden India in recognition of his accomplishments as a serial centurion.
“The black-tie affair will offer a limited number of guests the opportunity for an intimate evening of dinner and entertainment with the maestro. The first installment of the Celebration Series will take place in Dubai on Saturday, June 9 at the InterContinental, Dubai Festival City,” the release said.
“I am happy to be partnering with FidelisWorld and having an opportunity to meet my fans and supporters in the UAE through this event,” Tendulkar said.
“I have many fond memories of playing in this country, and have always appreciated the success and support I have had here. I look forward to being in Dubai for the first stop of a six-city world tour,” he added.
Navneet Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of FidelisWorld, said: “FidelisWorld is delighted to embark upon its Celebration Series with Sachin Tendulkar, the greatest batsman the world has seen. We congratulate this legend and are proud to be celebrating his iconic achievements.” (PTI)
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