Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Wasim Akram will headline an inaugural talk show event in Dubai on October 9.
The India and Pakistan greats are set to take centre stage once again at the launch of 'Cricket and Beyond – Join the Conversation', run by global sports, event and talent management company, United Sports Associates.
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Tendulkar, who scored a world record 100 international centuries during a glittering 24-year career, will re-live his most special moments alongside Akram – the famous fast bowler who claimed 916 Test and One-Day International wickets.
“‘Cricket and Beyond’ will feature conversations around cricket, magic moments and the life experiences of our sporting heroes," Raj Ramakrishnan, United Sports Associates' Managing Director said.
"The show will feature state-of- the-art analytical technology presented in an interactive and entertaining fashion providing its physical and online audience with a once in a lifetime event.”
"Join the Conversation" with @wasimakramlive and me on Oct 9. Register at http://t.co/r7YQwu7DNw & watch the live webcast. @Cricandbeyond
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 30, 2015
He added: “Dubai has been chosen as the venue for the launch event for its increasing importance in the sporting landscape, its luxurious environment and its recent history in hosting some epic cricketing battles. We welcome you to ‘join the conversation’. ”
The on-stage conversation and dinner, which will take place at Rixos The Palm Dubai, is to be moderated by cricket commentator and journalist Harsha Bhogle.
This global series of events will see future shows in New York, Melbourne and London, as well as more star appearances from Tendulkar, Shane Warne, Brian Lara and a host of other celebrities.
As part of the event's Dubai launch, Tendulkar and Akram will meet the public at the Arabian Center mall on October 9 at 2 pm and two lucky winners will be selected and each will receive an invitation to attend the prestigious event that evening.
Visit 'Cricket and Beyond' for more information about the event in Dubai.