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A stand of iconic Sharjah cricket stadium has been renamed after Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, honoring on his 50th birthday on Monday.

The West Stand of the stadium was renamed as the 'Sachin Tendulkar Stand'. Sachin had played one of the most memorable and thrilling knocks in ODI history on the same date in 1998 in Sharjah, which is famously dubbed the 'Desert Storm' century.

Tendulkar smashed 143 runs against Australia at the stadium in April 1998 in an ODI after play was disrupted for 25 minutes due to a sand storm.

Reacting to the news of naming the stand Sachin said in a message, "I wish I was there but unfortunately I had prior commitments. Playing in Sharjah has always been a magnificent experience. From the electrifying atmosphere to the love, affection and support, Sharjah has been a special venue for Indian cricket fans and lovers of the game from around the globe,” he said.

“A big thank you to Bukhatir and his team for this kind gesture on the 25th anniversary of the Desert Storm match and my 50th birthday. Feels like the greatest 6 of them all,” he is quoted to have said.