Photo Credit: LinkedIn Profile Photo of Sachin Tendulkar
The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) has honored Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar with an Honorary Cricket Membership in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the sport during his illustrious career.
“An icon honoured. The MCC is pleased to announce that former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar has accepted an Honorary Cricket Membership, acknowledging his outstanding contribution to the game,” the MCC announced in a post on X.
The MCC, established on November 15, 1838, by Frederick Powlett, Robert Russell, George B. Smyth, and brothers Alfred and Charles Mundy, is one of the most prestigious cricket institutions in the world.
Tendulkar, often referred to as the ‘Master Blaster,’ is celebrated for his unparalleled achievements in cricket. He entertained fans globally from 1989 to 2013, starting with his Test debut on November 15, 1989, at just 16 years old, followed by his ODI debut on December 18 the same year.
Across 664 international matches, Tendulkar scored a record 34,357 runs at an average of 48.52, cementing his status as the highest run-scorer in cricket history. He achieved an unmatched 100 centuries and 164 half-centuries and was the first cricketer to score a double century in ODIs. Additionally, he holds the record for most Test appearances, with 200 matches.
In ODIs, Tendulkar accumulated 18,426 runs at an average of 44.83, including 49 centuries and 96 half-centuries. In Tests, he scored 15,921 runs at an average of 53.78, with 51 centuries and 68 fifties. His career highlight came in 2011 when he was part of India’s ICC Cricket World Cup-winning team, fulfilling a dream he had since his World Cup debut in 1992.
From 2008 to 2013, Tendulkar played for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, leading the team to victory in 2013.
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