Kathmandu, November 19: Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar was on a three-day trip in Kathamandu, Nepal to raise awareness for the UNICEF Nepal's 'Bat for Brain Development' campaign.
A UNICEF ambassador, Tendulkar engaged in a game of cricket with the Nepal women's team, visited the famous Pashupati Temple and met the Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli, during his stay in Kathmandu.
"Thank you for meeting me despite health issues @PM_Nepal Shri Oli ji, I wish you a speedy recovery. I feel touched by the love and warmth received in Nepal. Like the beautiful lamp you gifted - may there be brightness, happiness & prosperity all over the world. @unicef_nepal," Tendulkar tweeted.
Thank you for meeting me despite health issues @PM_Nepal Shri Oli ji, I wish you a speedy recovery.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 17, 2019
I feel touched by the love and warmth received in Nepal.
Like the beautiful lamp you gifted - may there be brightness, happiness & prosperity all over the world.@unicef_nepal https://t.co/NVQ5mVgnFl
Tendukar was appointed UNICEF's first brand ambassador for South Asia in November 2013 and his put his weight behind several issue including empowering girls through sports.