When Vinod Kambli touched Sachin Tendulkar’s feet at Mumbai T20 league

It was back to the 22 yards for ex-cricketer Vinod Kambli. This time, he did not pad up himself, but mentored young guns instead. The former Indian team opener turned coach for a local team at the recently-concluded Mumbai T20 league — a tournament featuring upcoming cricketers and Ranji players.

And if watching Kambli back on the cricket pitch wasn’t enough cricket nostalgia, an exchange with Sachin Tendulkar was the cherry on top, not to mention a fleeting moment when Kambli touched his feet.

“I touched Sachin’s feet in jest,” Kambli told ETPanache. “Sunil Gavasar was handing out the medals after the game. But when he saw me, he asked Sachin to give me mine. When we hugged, people were so happy.” Even though Kambli’s team lost in the finals, he says it was all about the experience.