Published 15:43 IST, February 5th 2021
Maria Sharapova gets mock apologies for 2014 controversy, Sachin Tendulkar fans hit back
A large number of fans spammed Maria Sharapova's social media accounts with their apologies for demeaning and abusing her for not knowing Sachin Tendulkar.
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Former Indian cricketer and legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar is arguably greatest batsman to have graced cricket pitch. Master Blaster is widely regarded as ‘God of Cricket’. Tendulkar, who is highest run-scorer in Tests as well as ODIs, was kwn for his impeccable batting technique. He created a plethora of records in his glorious 24-year career. For more than two deces, Tendulkar remained backbone of Indian cricket team and face and pride of cricket in India.
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Indians mockingly apologise to Maria Sharapova for criticising her on Sachin Tendulkar comments
extent of Tendulkar's popularity is t just restricted to India and or cricketing nations. He is a globally recognised sports icon who is kwn for his countless batting records and his humble personality. former cricketer, who possesses a massive fan following till date, is treated as a demigod in country and if his name is degred in any way, his fans are left enrd.
Similarly, a few years ago, in 2014, during a press conference at Wimbledon, tennis icon Maria Sharapova h claimed that she didn't kw who Tendulkar was. This statement of Maria Sharapova on Sachin Tendulkar h angered cricketer's fans who h lambasted tennis player left, right and centre for t kwing legendary batter. A certain section of Indian fans h even hurled abuses at legendary tennis player. Moreover, statement of Sharapova on Sachin Tendulkar also led to a lot of memes and trolls.
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Despite Sachin Tendulkar coming under fire for his latest comments and fans mockingly apologising Sharapova on Twitter for her comments, it seems many fans have supported icon as well
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Here's how fans have responded to criticism towards Sachin Tendulkar -
What is Sachin Tendulkar net worth figure?
According to entrepreneur.com, Sachin Tendulkar net worth figure is estimated to around ₹1250 crore (i.e. approximately $170 million). A certain portion of Sachin Tendulkar net worth comprises of his earnings from Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as a former Indian cricket player. He was said to be first cricketer to sign a deal worth ₹100 crore with MRF in 2001. He became brand manr of tyre brand as well.
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Sachin Tendulkar approximately earns around $18 million every year (as per 2019 figures) through his various endorsements. Sachin Tendulkar net worth figure also includes his salary through endorsement deals with likes of Boost, Pepsi, Sunfeast and VISA in past while currently he endorses brands such as BMW, SBI Mutual Funds, IDBI Life Insurance, Lumius and Apollo Tyres.
Currently, Sachin Tendulkar is owner of popular 100MB app, which curates content on his life in and out of cricket since his retirement and this ds to Sachin Tendulkar net worth figure as well. Tendulkar is also said to own a ₹7-8 crore worth flat in Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai, which he reportedly bought as a gift for his wife Anjali in 2017, according to Architectural Digest.
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DISCLAIMER: above Sachin Tendulkar net worth information is sourced from various websites/media reports. website does t guarantee a 100% accuracy of figures.
SOURCE: MARIA SHARAPOVA INSTAGRAM & PTI
15:16 IST, February 5th 2021