Tendulkar to donate 26 bats to MCA museum; 'Batography' exhibition opens on November 16

Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar is set to present some of the most treasured memories of his career to the Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). These include the bats linked to the historic feat of his 100 international centuries.

A total of 26 of Tendulkar's bats will be kept in the museum. The "Batography" exhibition will be inaugurated at a special event on November 16, 2026.

Tendulkar retired from international cricket 13 years ago on the same date, November 16. He played the last match of his career, his 200th Test, against the West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium. The exhibition has been scheduled in memory of that historic day.

For the first time, the MCA museum will present Tendulkar's cricketing journey through this novel concept called "Batography". Along with the 26 bats, memories and items linked to important moments of his career will also be displayed in the exhibition.

Each bat will recall a significant milestone in Tendulkar's career, allowing cricket lovers to feel closely the memories behind his historic achievements.

MCA president Ajinkya Naik said, "Sachin Tendulkar's contribution to Indian and world cricket is not limited to the records he set. His journey lives on in the memories of millions of cricket lovers. These bats are very special memories of his journey.

Through 'Batography' we are offering a unique experience in the museum. We are proud that Sachin decided to share these priceless items with the MCA."

Along with the bats, the exhibition will also show helmets, jerseys, personal records and other memorabilia linked to important moments of Tendulkar's career. This legacy of his extraordinary cricketing journey will be preserved in the museum permanently.