Veteran cricketer Sachin Tendulkar [ Images ], who had waved the chequered flag at the inaugural Indian Grand Prix [ Images ], will miss the second edition of the Formula One race.
Tendulkar, who is due to play a Ranji match for Mumbai [ Images ] decided to prefer practising with the team than attending the F1 race.
Tendulkar, who is going through a lean patch, is scheduled to play the first match of the new Ranji season against Railways in Mumbai on November 2.
It will be after a gap of three years that the senior batsman will play a Ranji match for his state side.
The organisers have invited Sports Minister Ajay Maken [ Images ] to wave the chequered flag this time although they haven't received any confirmation from the ministry yet.
It has also been learnt that Yuvraj Singh [ Images ], who has made a comeback after recovering from a rare germ cell cancer, will attend the high profile race at the Buddh International Circuit on Sunday.
Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara [ Images ] is also expected to make his presence felt at the event.
Tennis star Sania Mirza [ Images ] and her Pakistani cricketer husband Shoaib Malik [ Images ] will also be in the stands as Sahara guests.
Bollywood actors Ajay Devgan [ Images ] and Sonakshi Sinha [ Images ] will also be there to get a taste of the high speed action and promote their upcoming film Son of Sardar.
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