Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday (September 18) recalled his interview emphasizing on the wearing of seat belts while driving, days before former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry lost his life in a car crash in Maharashtra.
He also endorsed the Centre’s insistence on compliance with the provision, making it mandatory for all passengers in a car to wear seat belts.
As per the investigation, Mistry had not put on the seat belt at the time of the accident.
“It is very unfortunate that Cyrus Mistry lost his life in a road accident. It is a coincidence that two-and-a-half weeks before his death, I had said in an interview that wearing of seat belt was the best and unmatched safeguard when I was asked to list safety measures as per their priority,” Tendulkar told a group of select reporters in Indore.
“Usually, many times people are seen travelling without putting on seat belts. I drive a lot. The moment I get into a car, I tuck in my seat belt, if I don’t do that I feel I lack something,” he added.
On Monday (September 19), Tendulkar will be leading India Legends against New Zealand Legends in the ongoing Road Safety World Series at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.
“I always ask fellow players that when we go on the ground to play, we should remember that spectators have expectations from us. There is no guarantee that we will excel all the time but we should guarantee that we should strive and try hard to demonstrate extraordinary skills,” Sachin remarked.
The cricket icon also recollected his memories of Indore, saying he can’t forget the moment he, Saurav Ganguly, and others had during a training camp for players under 13 years.
“I remember batting great Mushtaq Ali had made us bowl during a practice session and later batted for some time. Later on, I had the privilege to dine with him,” he recalled.
(With PTI inputs)
