PATNA: Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's ardent fans are waiting with bated breath for the 'God of Cricket' to complete his century of centuries in international cricket.
His fans will break into a frenzy and celebrate the occasion in their own ways once he achieves the milestone. But one of his fans in Bihar's capital will stand apart in the crowd of his countless fans.
Meet Chintu Kumar, 26, a final year student of the College of Arts and Crafts, who is working day and night to chisel a stone sculpture - 'Satako Ka Singhasan (throne of centuries)' - to gift to the great batsman of all times. He had presented a 250-kg stone replica of the World Cup to Indian skipper M S Dhoni after India had won the ICC World Cup-2011 early this year.
Chintu is fervently praying that his idol achieve the feat soon. "I am praying that Sachin gets his much-awaited century of centuries soon. The chance of this happening in the first Test against Australia, which is scheduled to begin in Melbourne on December 26, is high," he told TOI.
The sculptor from Nalanda district of Bihar says excitedly, "It is impossible for any cricketer to reach such a height in his career. Many have come and gone. It is only Sachin Tendulkar who can do this."
The artist is working hard on the throne on the premises of his college in the state capital. "I was disappointed when the 'God of Cricket' missed his 100th century in international cricket by a whisker at the Wankhede Stadium," Chintu said, adding confidently that the master "will make it this time".
Sceptics may feel that it is a publicity stunt by Chintu, but his friends say this is far from truth. "Chintu was confident that Team India will win ICC World Cup. In anticipation, he had made a stone replica of the cup for MSD. And, fortunately, India won," said, Mohit Kumar, a friend of Chintu.
Due to lack of resources, Chintu could not present the World Cup sculpture to Dhoni immediately after the event. A day before Diwali, he read in a newspaper that MSD was in his hometown, Ranchi. "Next day, I hired a car to ferry the replica to Ranchi," he recalls.
As firecrackers were being burst all around, Chintu reached MSD's residence at 10pm. "MSD was on his rooftop with family members. The guards did not allow me to meet MSD, though I continued to plead with them," he told TOI.
Finally, Chintu put out the 3.5-feet high sculpture on display before the gate of MSD's residence. It drew a large number of spectators. Soon it also drew MSD's attention. "Around 11pm, MSD asked his guards to let me in. My joy knew no bounds. MSD shook my hand and appreciated my sculpture," Chintu said.
Later, MSD made Chintu meet his wife Sakshi and family members. "As I had no camera, MSD took out his own camera and got me photographed with him. The Indian skipper assured me all possible help and later sent me the photographs," he said.
Chintu plans to carry his "Satako Ka Singhasan" by train to Mumbai to gift it to the master blaster.
alokknmishra@gmail.com
His fans will break into a frenzy and celebrate the occasion in their own ways once he achieves the milestone. But one of his fans in Bihar's capital will stand apart in the crowd of his countless fans.
Meet Chintu Kumar, 26, a final year student of the College of Arts and Crafts, who is working day and night to chisel a stone sculpture - 'Satako Ka Singhasan (throne of centuries)' - to gift to the great batsman of all times. He had presented a 250-kg stone replica of the World Cup to Indian skipper M S Dhoni after India had won the ICC World Cup-2011 early this year.
Chintu is fervently praying that his idol achieve the feat soon. "I am praying that Sachin gets his much-awaited century of centuries soon. The chance of this happening in the first Test against Australia, which is scheduled to begin in Melbourne on December 26, is high," he told TOI.
The sculptor from Nalanda district of Bihar says excitedly, "It is impossible for any cricketer to reach such a height in his career. Many have come and gone. It is only Sachin Tendulkar who can do this."
The artist is working hard on the throne on the premises of his college in the state capital. "I was disappointed when the 'God of Cricket' missed his 100th century in international cricket by a whisker at the Wankhede Stadium," Chintu said, adding confidently that the master "will make it this time".
Sceptics may feel that it is a publicity stunt by Chintu, but his friends say this is far from truth. "Chintu was confident that Team India will win ICC World Cup. In anticipation, he had made a stone replica of the cup for MSD. And, fortunately, India won," said, Mohit Kumar, a friend of Chintu.
Due to lack of resources, Chintu could not present the World Cup sculpture to Dhoni immediately after the event. A day before Diwali, he read in a newspaper that MSD was in his hometown, Ranchi. "Next day, I hired a car to ferry the replica to Ranchi," he recalls.
As firecrackers were being burst all around, Chintu reached MSD's residence at 10pm. "MSD was on his rooftop with family members. The guards did not allow me to meet MSD, though I continued to plead with them," he told TOI.
Finally, Chintu put out the 3.5-feet high sculpture on display before the gate of MSD's residence. It drew a large number of spectators. Soon it also drew MSD's attention. "Around 11pm, MSD asked his guards to let me in. My joy knew no bounds. MSD shook my hand and appreciated my sculpture," Chintu said.
Later, MSD made Chintu meet his wife Sakshi and family members. "As I had no camera, MSD took out his own camera and got me photographed with him. The Indian skipper assured me all possible help and later sent me the photographs," he said.
Chintu plans to carry his "Satako Ka Singhasan" by train to Mumbai to gift it to the master blaster.
alokknmishra@gmail.com
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