1000th match of the IPL: IPL 2023 match has been played between Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals (MI vs RR) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. And this match was the 1000th match of the Indian Premier League. During this, before the match, BCCI organized a special event on the occasion of the 1000th IPL match. Apart from Sachin Tendulkar, and Kumar Sangakkara, other players were honored with the award.

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Jai Shah felicitates Sachin Tendulkar, who joined the first season of IPL

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah and BCCI Treasurer Ashish Shelar were present on the occasion. Jahan Jai Shah honored Sachin Tendulkar, who joined the first season of IPL, with the award. At the same time, Ashish Selar also honored the coach of Rajasthan Royals Kumar Sangakkara with this award.

On this special occasion, the players were given special mementos as awards by the BCCI

During this, on this special occasion, the players were given special mementos as awards by the BCCI. After this, former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said that the Indian Premier League has given the youth an opportunity to dream big.

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Sachin Tendulkar also congratulated BCCI

On this occasion, Sachin Tendulkar said, β€œ1000th game is great. Time passed by so quickly. Many congratulations to BCCI. This is a huge achievement. Even more so when you look at how the tournament has grown in stature. I remember it was the first season in 2008, I was a part of it and now I am here in a different capacity. It is always a pleasure to be a part of the tournament. It is the biggest tournament the world has ever seen, it has given so many opportunities to the cricketers of India and the world. It is a tournament that has given youngsters an opportunity to dream big”