Tendulkar discussed the idea with HCA President Anirudh Chaudhary when he was in Lahli last year.
They came in hundreds to see him play live. Many of them knew that he would not be playing here again. They sat through the first half of the day seeing him field for Mumbai. They waited eagerly to see him do what he does best — batting. But when cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar got out cheaply, the whole stadium virtually abandoned the match.
Virender Sehwag's academy ground has been an instant hit with Delhi Daredevils cricketers and with a bit of upgradation it may host Ranji Trophy matches in near future.