Sachin Tendulkar says Nelson Mandela will live in his heart forever

Tendulkar says Mandela will live in his heart forever

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar paid heartfelt tribute to former South Africa president Nelson Mandela, saying the anti-apartheid icon was a “truly inspirational human being”.

“When I met Mr Mandela it was one of the most memorable days of my life. A truly inspirational human being….,” wrote Tendulkar on his Twitter account.

“He will live on in my heart forever. R.I.P,” he further wrote.

Madiba, as Mandela was fondly known, had been battling health issues in recent months, including a recurring lung infection that led to numerous hospitalisations.