When royalty played cricket with Sachin

Published : Apr 10, 2016 18:43 IST

Photo: Chris Jackson

Sachin Tendulkar (left) looks on as Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, plays a lofted drive. Kate and Prince William played cricket with children, supported by various Mumbai NGOs, at the iconic Oval Maidan. Sachin and Dilip Vengsarkar (behind the stumps) joined them.

Kate is delighted after playing a shot successfully. Dilip Vengsarkar applauds from behind the stumps.

Sachin Tendulkar (right), who was the umpire, signals a six.

Sachin Tendulkar and Kate Middleton share a lighter moment. "Royal afternoon at the Oval with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Bowled over by their humility," Sachin tweeted later.

Sachin had a chat with the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, as well.

Kate Middleton waves at the children as she walks with Sachin Tendulkar.

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Sachin Tendulkar (left) looks on as Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, plays a lofted drive. Kate and Prince William played cricket with children, supported by various Mumbai NGOs, at the iconic Oval Maidan. Sachin and Dilip Vengsarkar (behind the stumps) joined them.
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