From conferring him with an honorary membership, felicitation by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, to naming a gallery after him, the Cricket Association of Bengal officials have chalked out a list of 'to-do' in order to match Tendulkar's home association MCA in giving the maestro a memorable farewell.
Tendulkar has always offered puja at Kolkata's famous Kali Temple at Kalighat and the CAB plans to present the cricketer's wife, Anjali, with a saree which was an offering to Goddess Kali during the recently concluded festivities.
"We would present them (Tendulkar couple) with a 'blessed saree' and if Tendulkar scores a ton here, we'll feel proud," the CAB joint secretary said.
With superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan in town for the film festival during that time, they too are expected even though the CAB is tightlipped about the guests list.
It's like 'Sachin Tendulkar Festival' as the countdown has begun today for the Indian batsman's last outing at the majestic Eden.
CAB president Jagmohan Dalmiya and sports minister Madan Mitra earlier flagged off a tableau carrying memorable moments of Tendulkar's illustrious 24-year international career.
