SachDan Posted June 12, 2010 Posted June 12, 2010 Mumbai: That Sachin Tendulkar is a tennis fan is known. His love for Wimbledon is also well documented. He never misses an opportunity to watch ‘live’ action on the hallowed lawns of Big W. He was seen there last year. He will be seen this year too. However, this time, the Maestro will be there as a guest rather than as a visitor. He will watch the proceedings ‘live’ from the box. The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club has invited him to witness the matches from the Royal Box. His invitation is for June 26, the first Saturday of the Wimbledon fortnight. It is also known as Sporting Saturday when guests from the field of sports are invited. As a guest to the Royal Box, Tendulkar could be watching the match alongside Tim Phillips, the Duke of Kent, who also happens to be the life president of All England Club. “That’s right. The Duke should be there alongside him,†a spokesman for the club said. The invites are sent by the club “taking into account suggestions from members of the championships’ organising committee.†The Royal Box has a capacity of 74 seats with dark green Lloyd Loom wicker chairs. When approached, Tendulkar confirmed the invite and his acceptance. “Yes, I have been invited there and I will be going,†he told DNA. Wimbledon starts on June 21. As per a club communication, British and overseas Royal Families, heads of government, the world of tennis, media organisations are among those who get invited to the Royal Box. Tendulkar, however, has a dress code to follow. Protocol says: “dress is smart, suits/jacket and tie etc.†The other protocol to watch from the Royal Box is that ladies should not wear hats, “as they tend to obscure the vision of those seated behind them.†link
Mr. Wicket Posted June 12, 2010 Posted June 12, 2010 Lucky Sachin? More like Lucky Duke/Royal Family/rest of Wimbledon, who will be graced by his presence.
achilles Posted June 12, 2010 Posted June 12, 2010 Lucky Sachin? More like Lucky Duke/Royal Family/rest of Wimbledon, who will be graced by his presence. My bad. Is any member of the :emc: hijacking gracing the event?
Sachinism Posted June 14, 2010 Posted June 14, 2010 Lucky Sachin? More like Lucky Duke/Royal Family/rest of Wimbledon, who will be graced by his presence. :--D:--D
Sachinism Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 I thought it was tomorrow :dontknow: Yuvraj is in London, was at Selfridges & Co. today. I used to work there, only if he came then pshhh
Gunner_Mania Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 ^ Wimbledon has a holiday tomorrow. Lara is playing the neighbours toorrow under Dada at Lords
Sooda Posted June 27, 2010 Posted June 27, 2010 He's been before I am sure. Abhishek and Amitabh were there too, either last year or year before I think.
Gunner_Mania Posted June 27, 2010 Posted June 27, 2010 He's been before I am sure. Abhishek and Amitabh were there too, either last year or year before I think. The diference is this time he was invited and sat in the Royal Box.
mastana Posted June 27, 2010 Posted June 27, 2010 Sachin with curly hair. :woot: Reminds me of young Sachin of 90's. I hope he plays for another 20 years. :((
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