Sachin Tendulkar shared anecdotes about his early experiences at the Wankhede Stadium during the unveiling of his life-size statue. He recalled how he had managed to enter the stadium without a ticket as a 10-year-old boy. Tendulkar also discussed his decision to recommend MS Dhoni for the captaincy after the 2007 World Cup. He praised the Indian cricket team's performance in the ongoing 2023 ODI World Cup but refrained from adding pressure by going overboard with his praise for Rohit Sharma and the team. The statue was unveiled in a grand ceremony attended by various dignitaries.