Sachin Tendulkar’s Portrait Unveiled at Lord’s Cricket Ground
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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has received a great honour as his portrait was officially unveiled at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The famous stadium, often called the “Home of Cricket,” now features Tendulkar’s painting in its Long Room, a place where the portraits of the greatest cricketers are displayed.
The portrait was painted by artist Brendan Kelly and was revealed just one day before Tendulkar’s 51st birthday. Tendulkar attended the event with his wife Anjali and said he was deeply touched by this honour.
“I am truly humbled. Lord’s has always been a very special place for me. It’s an honour to be among legends,” he said. Although Tendulkar never scored a century at Lord’s, his overall contribution to cricket is admired around the world.
Tendulkar is widely known as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history. He played 200 Test matches, scored 100 international centuries, and inspired millions of fans across the globe. His career lasted more than two decades, and he retired in 2013.
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), which manages Lord’s, praised Tendulkar’s impact on cricket. They said the portrait was a symbol of respect and love from the cricketing world.
Artist Brendan Kelly said he wanted the portrait to capture Tendulkar’s calm and thoughtful personality, not just his achievements on the field.
This recognition places Tendulkar among cricket’s all-time greats, whose portraits hang in the historic Long Room, including Sir Don Bradman and Kapil Dev.
The event was a proud moment for India and a reminder of Tendulkar’s unmatched legacy in the sport of cricket.
