Grand Reception for Sachin Tendulkar at Eden Gardens Kolkata Monday Nov 04,2013

 On Nov 04,2013 Monday morning at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Sachin Tendulkar grabbed the spotlight as the Master Blaster walked in to train ahead of his 199th and penultimate Test match.

Shower of flower petals and a wax statue greeted Sachin Tendulkar as he walked in to train with Team India at the Eden Gardens ahead of his 199th Test

Sachin Tendulkar was also greeted by a photo gallery that captured several moments of his 24-year-old international career

A tableaux showcasing highlights of Sachin's innings was also flagged off by Cricket Association of Bengal

 

Huge posters and cut-outs depicting Sachin Tendulkar in his trademark stance - raisning his bat after countess centuries - have been erected around the city, especially close to Eden Gardens

  

Fans are seen patiently waiting in long lines to get their tickets for the historic match

 

Lucky fans are flaunting their tickets - with image of Sachin printed boldly to reveal the height of frenzy