The controversy regarding Sachin Tendulkar calling Greg Chappell a ringmaster in his autobiography has not yet died down. Chappell had promptly denied all accusations calling it all lies. The matter created huge controversy in the media. Now there is a chance that these two legends of the game may meet each other. Not at a cricket pitch but surely on a cricket field courtesy Narendra Modi!
It is not as bizarre as it sounds though. on November 14, Narendra Modi will reach Down Under for G-20 summit. The high-level summit is slated to go until November 10. On that day, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott will host a dinner for PM Narendra Modi. The dinner will happen in MCG, place of many memorable tussle between India and Australia. According to media reports, in the gala dinner famous cricketers from both Australia and India have been invited. There will be a galaxy of stars and top politicians from Australia who will also grace the function.
According to media reports, past and present Australian players will be in full attendance. Primarily it is known that Greg Chappell, Steve Waugh, Mark Waugh, Shane Warne, Brett Lee have got invitation. Many top Indian players have also been invited. According to MEA, Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar and Laxman have already received invitation and have confirmed participation. Sachin Tendulkar has also been invited but he has not given his consent for the programme so far. According to reports, Sachin has an pre-decided event in Kolkata on November 18. But as a Rajya Sabha MP Sachin may very well decide to go to Australia, as a cultural ambassador of the country.
According to reports, all memorabilia from India- Australia series so far will be in exhibition on that day. But the main attraction will be whether Sachin and Chappell cross roads after this recent heated interaction. Even Sourav and Chappell has had checkered past. So their interaction will also be keenly watched by the media. Now all eyes are on whether Sachin accepts the invitation or not.
