Melbourne Cricket Club congratulates Sachin Tendulkar on honorary cricket membership

The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) said on Friday that Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar has accepted its invitation to become an honorary member of the prestigious institution. Founded in 1838, the MCC is one of Australia’s oldest sporting clubs and is responsible for the management and development of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), one of the premier venues for the game. “An Honored Icon “The MCC is pleased to announce that former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar has accepted the honorary membership of cricket, recognizing his outstanding contribution to the game,” MCC posted on ‘X’.

An icon in the spotlight.

The MCC is pleased to announce that former Indian captain @sachin_rt accepted the honorary membership of cricket, recognizing his outstanding contribution to the game. pic.twitter.com/0JXE46Z8T6

– Melbourne Cricket Club (@MCC_Members) December 27, 2024

The legendary Tendulkar currently holds the record for most runs at the MCG with 449 across five Tests at an average of 44.90 and a strike rate of 58.69 with one hundred and three fifties.

Earlier in 2012, Tendulkar was awarded the Order of Australia, one of the country’s highest honours.

The MCG is currently hosting the fourth and penultimate Test match between India and Australia, with the rubber tied at 1-1.

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