Cricket grounds have witnessed some of Sachin Tendulkar’s most memorable shots, but an aircraft is not a place usually associated with the game. The cricket legend recently surprised fans with a light-hearted video that begins as a routine family moment before turning into an unexpected cricket exchange at 30,000 feet.In the clip, Saaniya bowls the ball to Sachin Tendulkar, who is batting, while Sara Tendulkar is seen sitting on a couch. The sequence shows Sara reacting to the play and trying to take a catch, adding a playful twist to the mid-air game. The moment, shared on X, quickly caught attention online and sparked a wave of humorous reactions from fans.
A light-hearted moment goes viral
Sachin Tendulkar posted the video with the caption, “Altitude jo bhi ho, attitude change nahi hona chahiye,” which resonated widely with social media users.The short clip of a casual in-flight cricket exchange soon went viral, drawing attention not just for its unusual setting but also for the light-hearted family interaction.
Fans react with humour and nostalgia
As the video circulated, social media users flooded the comments section with cricket-themed jokes and witty observations.One user wrote, “Haters be like, ‘Sara ne catch chhoda hai; she doesn’t want to get him out. Sare ke sare mile hue hain.’”Another commented, “Sir take DRS, this is not out.”A third user added, “Ravi Shastri be like – Take the pitch out of the equation! SRT – Brother, I took terrestrial cricket out of the equation.”
Unusual setting adds to the buzz
The aircraft setting also became a talking point among viewers, with some joking about the practicality of playing cricket mid-flight and the safety implications of such a game at cruising altitude.
Fans revisit Sachin’s legacy
Beyond the humour, the clip also prompted nostalgic reactions from long-time fans, many of whom reflected on Sachin Tendulkar’s career and his lasting impact on the sport.One user recalled his early days, referencing his resilience during the 1990s, while another described him as one of the greatest ambassadors of cricket.Disclaimer: The reactions and comments quoted in this article have been taken from publicly available posts on social media. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims, opinions, or views expressed by users.Thumb image: X/Sachin Tendulkar