IPL 2022 Jonty Rhodes touches Sachin Tendulkar’s feet to seek blessings in IPL 2022: Watch

Punjab Kings (PBKS) fielding coach Jonty Rhodes won hearts with his heart-warming gesture after their game against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Wednesday night. IPL 2022 Jonty Rhodes touches Sachin Tendulkar’s feet to seek blessings: watch video

Rhodes, who is one of the most loved overseas cricketers in India, was seen touching Sachin Tendulkar’s feet and seeking his blessings. Virender Sehwag has done it before. As has Yuvraj Singh. Even Vinod Kambli has. All these have previously in jest touched Sachin Tendulkar’s feet in an act of admiration for the Master Blaster.

And on Wednesday, it was South Africa superstar Jonty Rhodes who in an epic gesture bowed down to touch Tendulkar’s feet after Punjab Kings defeat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in Pune. Rhodes has been travelling to India since his playing days. Once he hung his boots, the South African superstar has been associated with IPL teams in the Indian Premier League.

What a gesture !!
Jonty Rhodes, who is four years older than Sachin, suddenly touches the feets of later in respect. Sachin realised Jonty's attempt and tried hard to stop him, but again the worlds best ever fielder wins the race.
Beyond the word. pic.twitter.com/iH1MBlcLdS

— 𝔾𝕒𝕛𝕒𝕟𝕒𝕟 𝕂𝕒𝕕𝕒𝕞 (@KadamGtk) April 14, 2022

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Hence, he shares a very cordial relationship with the Indian cricketers and the people of the country. Meanwhile, after the game against Mumbai Indians, the teams were seen shaking hands as usual and Jonty Rhodes came across Sachin Tendulkar. He playfully tried to touch Tendulkar’s feet to take his blessings. Rhodes has previously worked alongside Tendulkar when he was part of the Mumbai franchise.