Wimbledon honoured three generations of Indian cricket legends with a unique social media post depicting Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill at the Championships. Taking to X, the official Wimbledon account released a montage of photos contrasting two Centre Court events from almost a decade ago. Tendulkar and Kohli attended Wimbledon in 2015, and the post included a 2026 image of Tendulkar sitting next to Gill.
“Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill. Three generations of Indian cricketing royalty in one image,” Wimbledon wrote on X. The post drew immediate attention from tennis and cricket fans.
Tendulkar was joined by former West Indies skipper Brian Lara. The two batting greats shared the spotlight after years of being international rivals and then teammates in various charity matches. Shubman Gill, India’s current Test captain, also attended the semi-final, contributing a touch of cricketing royalty at Centre Court.
Tendulkar shares Wimbledon experience after watching thrilling men’s semifinals
After the matches, in a post on X, Tendulkar reflected on his all-round entertaining day. “Wimbledon, you never disappoint! What a privilege to witness two brilliant semifinals today. The fight and belief shown by Fery was wonderful to watch, while Zverev’s big serve played a crucial role in a hard-fought win,” Tendulkar wrote.
“Days like these are why we love sport. Looking forward to more magic on Centre Court!” he further added.
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Earlier, Tendulkar was among numerous icons in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, where he witnessed Germany’s Alexander Zverev upset Britain’s Arthur Fery to reach his first Wimbledon final, before Sinner secured his spot in the title match with a dominant victory over Serbian veteran Novak Djokovic.
The “Master Blaster” had also lauded the level of tennis on display at Wimbledon after witnessing the men’s singles semifinals from Centre Court, calling Jannik Sinner’s game a “masterclass” and praising Zverev and Fery.
Good company, great tennis, and timeless memories.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 10, 2026
Another wonderful Wimbledon afternoon, made even more special by @RalphLauren. pic.twitter.com/FSqGymYYU9
Who else joined Sachin, Lara, and Gill in the Royal Box at Wimbledon 2026?
Additionally, soccer star, Liverpool and Netherlands captain, Virgil van Dijk graced the Royal Box, and Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe was among the famous visitors at Centre Court.
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FAQs
Why did Wimbledon feature Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill together?
Wimbledon celebrated three generations of Indian cricket by sharing a tribute featuring Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill at the Championships.
Who attended Wimbledon 2026 alongside Sachin Tendulkar and Shubman Gill?
Brian Lara, Virgil van Dijk, and Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe were among the notable guests in the Royal Box at Wimbledon 2026.