A hotel in Kanpur which will host the Indian cricket team next week will serve “khichdi” to batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar.

The city will host the second Test between India and Sri Lanka from November 24 and the hotel staff said they have got special instructions to prepare 'khichdi' for Tendulkar while other members of the team will choose from a sumptuous range of other Indian dishes.

An official said the the hotel got directions regarding the food menu from the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI).

Both the teams will arrive in Kanpur on Saturday.

The hotel has also prepared a special cake for Tendulkar to celebrate his 20 years in international cricket.

Meanwhile, tickets for the second India-Sri Lanka Test match would go on sale at eight State Bank of India branches from tomorrow.

Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association secretary P D Pathak said the pavilion tickets would be the most expensive at Rs 2500 for the entire match and Rs 600 for per day of play.

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The gallery tickets would cost the least at Rs 100 for the match and Rs 30 per day.

The student gallery tickets have priced at a nominal Rs 50 for the entire match and Rs 20 for a day's play.

Pathak said 100 children from orphanages would be allowed free entry to the stadium and the UPCA would bear their travel and food expenses for this.

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