Here's how Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had immense significance in Sachin Tendulkar's life

Sachin Tendulkar remains the most successful Indian cricketer in Tests and ODIs, especially as a batter. Meanwhile, he has opened up on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's influence.

Legendary former Indian Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday said that iconic warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had an immense significance in his life right from his school days. On Saturday, Tendulkar spoke before a stage play of "Jaanta Raja" on Shivaji Maharaj's life at the Shivaji Park ground in Mumbai.

"Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has immense significance in my life. The first chapter I studied in school in history was about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and the first time I held my bat was at this Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ground," Tendulkar articulated. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief of Mumnbai and MLA Ashish Shelar organized the play's performance.

(With inputs from PTI)