The Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar will turn 47 on 24 April (Friday). While Tendulkar will have to celebrate this birthday under quarantine, the batsman has decided not to celebrate his birthday this year as a mark of respect to the frontline workers fighting against the Coronavirus pandemic.

“Sachin has decided that this is not the time for celebrations. He feels that this is the best tribute he can pay to all the doctors, nurses, paramedics, policemen, defense personnel, who are at the frontline,” a source close to the player told PTI on Wednesday (22 April).

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The little master has also donated already contributed a total of Rs 50 lakh to the CM Relief fund. He is also involved with several other relief work initiatives. But the former India batsman has never talked about his contributions as he is not comfortable talking about this aspect.

“He has always been very uncomfortable talking about this aspect,” the source said.

The Mumbai-based batsman has represented India in 200 Tests with 15,921 runs with 51 centuries to his name at an amazing average of 53.79 along with 18,426 runs in 463 ODIs at an average of 44.83 which include 49 tons.

There are a number of fan clubs across social media platforms that have come up with innovative ideas to tribute the legendary batsman on his 47th birthday.

(With PTI inputs)