Sachin Tendulkar joins Ghibli trend, sparks nostalgia with AI-Generated World Cup 2011 post: Check it out

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has jumped on the latest AI trend in a truly creative way. Posting on his official X account, the ‘Master Blaster’ shared an incredible reimagining of his unforgettable 2011 World Cup triumph, this time in the enchanting style of Studio Ghibli.

He captioned the post: “AI-sa kuch trend ho raha hai, maine suna. Toh socha, what if Ghibli made cricket?”—a fun mix of wordplay and curiosity about how cricket would look in the world of Ghibli’s famous animations.

The post featured two beautifully crafted images. One showed Tendulkar lifting the World Cup trophy, a moment that sent an entire nation into celebration. The other recreated that emotional scene when his teammates hoisted him onto their shoulders, soaking in the victory at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.

That moment, one of the most cherished in Indian cricket history, was even voted the Laureus Best Sporting Moment of the last 20 years—proof of just how much it meant to fans. With the backing of cricket lovers worldwide, Tendulkar’s achievement received the most votes, securing its place in history.

His Ghibli-inspired post has taken social media by storm, bringing together cricket nostalgia and artistic flair. It is yet another reminder of how India’s 2011 World Cup victory continues to live on in the hearts of fans, now with a delightful, animated twist.

Interestingly, many fans responded to Tendulkar’s post with joyful and nostalgic reactions. One fan even shared a Ghibli-inspired illustration of Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrating the 2011 World Cup victory.

Meanwhile, in other news, Tendulkar recently shared an adorable video featuring Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. The clip, capturing their playful sporting exchange, is making waves on social media. The 51-year-old former Indian team captain introduced the renowned philanthropist to a new game he called “Crennis.”

In the caption of his Instagram post, Tendulkar wrote, “Sport teaches us teamwork, and life demands the same. Crennis was fun, but the real action is brewing with the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation & Gates Foundation.”