Sachin sells car, keeps number plate

Sachin Tendulkar loves numbers. The man who has over 32,000 runs in international cricket, was happy to sell his red Ferrari Modena 360 to a friend in Surat, but not to give up the attached number plate MH 01 AD 9999. Assistant Regional Transport Officer, A.S. Khairulla has revealed that the ace cricketer has retained his “lucky” number plate.
The little master, as widely reported, is an ardent follower of the teachings of Satya Sai Baba. The Baba believed that 9 is the perfect number as no matter how many times you multiply it, it will add up to nine. Called the Brahman number (the Eternal Absolute), 9 is considered all-powerful. Our source said, “It’s no surprise how nine and its multiples are lucky for Sachin since he follows the Baba’s teachings so closely.”
Speaking exclusively to DC, the RT Officer said, “Sachin Tendulkar made a special request and paid the government-notified fee of Rs 50,000 for the VIP number plate and retained his old car number plate.” “Sachin Tendulkar sent his representative with a letter and a demand draft (Kotak Mahindra Bank) of Rs 50,000 for the transfer of his car,” the officer added. The letter says: “This is to inform you that I have sold my Ferrari car to Jayesh Kumar Batukrai Desai, and am requesting you to retain the same number plate for my new car. I am ready to pay Rs 50,000 as RTO fees.”
Sachin Tendulkar had to buy his new car within 30 days. “His fee for the VIP number plate will be valid for 30 days. His new super car, a red Nissan GT-R has not yet been brought to this office for registration,” the official added further. “The buyer of his Ferrari had to submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) for Sachin’s request to retain the old number plate. We gave a new number (MH 02 AV 4722) to the new owner.” Jayesh Desai will get his Ferrari registered with the RTO at Surat and will get a new number.