Trust Sachin Tendulkar to find a cricketing connection to almost every aspect of his life.

Signed as the brand ambassador of Bank of Baroda (BoB), the 51-year-old Tendulkar yesterday went back to his U-15 days, recalling a century he made in the city as a teen batting sensation some 38 years ago.

“Not many guys present in this room would know that the first hundred that I scored for Mumbai in any official tournament, any age group, happened in Baroda,” Tendulkar told a gathering in Mumbai yesterday after being unveiled as the bank’s brand ambassador, according to a PTI report.

Tendulkar recalled being named in Mumbai’s squad for Ranji Trophy but not finding a place in the team for a contest in Baroda.

“It did not stop there. After that, when I was picked to play for Mumbai Ranji team, I was in the probables. I didn’t get a chance to play in the playing eleven, but coincidentally, that match was also in Baroda. At that time, I actually got an opportunity to visit your founder’s (Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Maharaja of Baroda) palace. Just take a look at the special things that he’s got in the palace.

“If I’m not mistaken, I (have also) played against Samarjit Gaekwad (former Baroda player). So he’s from Gaekwad family,” he added.

“Over a period of time, there were a number of special things that happened to me in Baroda. I think my 400th ODI match was also played in Baroda. So the association only got concretised more and more,” he said.

Meanwhile, on its website, the bank stated that Tendulkar is one of India’s sporting legends and a global icon, who has always led by example, inspiring people through his actions both on and off the field.

“Sachin represents the epitome of Leadership, Excellence, Trust, Consistency and a legacy that transcends generations – values that form the bedrock of Bank of Baroda’s century-long journey. The strategic partnership between Sachin Tendulkar and Bank of Baroda is built on a profound alignment of core values like excellence & trust,” the message on the website stated.