Sachin Tendulkar's Viral Doppelganger Prank Stuns Friend on April Fools' Day, Video Goes Viral (WATCH)

Former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar celebrated April Fool's Day by playing a hilarious prank on his long-time friend using a doppelganger. The friend's confused reaction to the lookalike was captured in a video that subsequently went viral on social media. The article also touches upon Tendulkar's ongoing role as a mentor for the Mumbai Indians.

Former India captain and legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar hilariously pulled a prank on his long-time friend on the occasion of April Fool’s Day on Wednesday, April 1. April Fool’s Day is often celebrated with jokes and playful tricks, and people either get surprised, confused, or end up laughing at the clever pranks.

Every first day of April has been celebrated as April Fools’ Day for centuries, with its origins traced back to 16th-century Europe when calendar changes led to people playing playful tricks on each other. In India, the occasion is celebrated with light-hearted pranks and tricks among friends and families.

Over the last several centuries, April Fools’ Day has evolved into a global tradition, with people of all ages and even celebrities participating in humorous pranks to spread laughter and fun.

Tendulkar’s Prank on his Friend

As India and the world celebrate the spirit of April Fools’ Day, Sachin Tendulkar joined in the fun by pranking his long-time friend with a doppelganger, creating a hilarious moment that quickly went viral.

In a video posted by an Instagram handle, the legendary batter can be seen setting up a prank on his prank by bringing in a doppleganger, who was sitting casually on a chair of the vanity fan. Tendulkar’s friend arrived and hugged what he thought was Sachin, only to be surprised when the doppelganger mimicked Tendulkar’s gestures, leaving him confused and laughing.

“Are kaun hai Bhai? Maaf nahi hai, aapne mujhe chhua kaise? Are bhai kaun hai ye?” Tendulkar’s doppleganger was heard saying.

(Hey, who’s this, bro? I’m not okay with this. How did you touch me? Seriously, who is this?

Sachin Tendulkar then appeared from behind, revealing the prank to his friend, who burst out laughing at the hilarious setup, making the moment go viral on social media. The legendary batter’s playful prank delighted fans, with the video quickly going viral online.

Tendulkar Part of Mumbai Indians as Mentor in IPL 2026

Sachin Tendulkar retired from cricket in 2013, finishing his illustrious career as the leading run-getter in international cricket, with 34357 runs, including 100 centuries and 164 fifties, at an average of 48.52 in 664 matches. Following his retirement, Tendulkar was involved in charitable work through his foundation, Sachin Tendulkar Foundation, as well as guiding and mentoring young players.

Tendulkar has been associated with the Mumbai Indians since the inaugural IPL season in 2008, as a player and mentor. Following his retirement from the IPL in 2013, the legendary batter has taken up the mentorship role with the franchise, guiding young players and sharing his cricketing expertise to help the team succeed.

Being the homegrown icon of the franchise, Tendulkar continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the team’s strategy and mentoring emerging talent. In his IPL career, the legendary batter has amassed 2334 runs, including a century and 13 fifties, at an average of 34.84 and a strike rate of 119.82 in 78 matches.

Even though he retired from his cricketing career over a decade ago, Sachin Tendulkar continues to remain an influential figure in Indian cricket as well as a mentor and inspiration for the next generation of players, shaping the sport both on and off the field.