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Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar graced Ayodhya with his presence for the momentous 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla, adding star power to the historic event. Joining him were renowned sportspersons such as Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, former cricketers Anil Kumble and Venkatesh Prasad, and Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha. The venue also witnessed the presence of World Cup-winning captains Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, along with cricketing greats Sourav Ganguly, Virendra Sehwag, and Indian cricket coach Rahul Dravid.
Notably, current members of the Indian cricket team, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin, took a break from their Test series preparations in Hyderabad to attend this historic ceremony, showcasing the unity of past and present cricketing legends in celebrating the Ram Mandir inauguration.