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Sachin won't celebrate 47th birthday as mark of respect for Covid warriors

Tendulkar has already contributed a total of Rs 50 lakhs to the CM Relief fund

India Legends Captain Sachin Tendulkar plays a shot during Road Safety World Series cricket T20 match against West Indies Legends at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. File Photo: PTI
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India Legends Captain Sachin Tendulkar plays a shot during Road Safety World Series cricket T20 match against West Indies Legends at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. File Photo: PTI

BS Web Teamagencies New Delhi
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who will turn 47 on Friday, has decided not to celebrate his birthday this year as a mark of respect for the frontline workers leading India's fight against the Covid-19 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, para-medics, policemen, defence personnel, who are at the frontline," news agency PTI quoted a source close to the player.
 
Tendulkar has already contributed a total of Rs 50 lakh to the CM Relief fund. He is

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