NEW DELHI: Cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar, who arrived in Ahmedabad ahead of the World Cup final between India and Australia, expressed hope that the hosts would secure their third coveted trophy in cricketing history.
The highly anticipated final between the two-time champions and the five-time winners will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the world's largest cricketing arena.
Speaking to reporters at the Ahmedabad airport, Tendulkar, popularly known as the 'Master Blaster,' shared his good wishes, saying, "I have come here to extend my good wishes. Hopefully, the Indian team will prevail against Australia and lift the World Cup for the third time. The fans have been eagerly awaiting this day, and I fervently hope that the prayers of a billion-plus citizens will be answered today."