Sachin Tendulkar was offered with the jersey© X (Twitter)
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar was offered with a customized Quantity 10 jersey by crew proprietor Jerry Jones in a particular honour throughout a Dallas Cowboys NFL recreation in Houston, USA. The gesture highlights the rising footprint of cricket in america, with Tendulkar taking part in a key function by means of his involvement with the Nationwide Cricket League (NCL). As a co-owner of the NCL, Tendulkar is working to introduce cricket to new American audiences with its revolutionary Sixty Strikes format. His recognition at one of many NFL’s most iconic venues marks a big second in bridging the worlds of cricket and American sports activities.
Earlier on Sunday, Tendulkar kicked off the NCL’s group outreach efforts by inspiring a whole lot of younger athletes on the College of Texas at Dallas.
“Cricket has given me a lot, and being right here in Dallas-both instructing these younger athletes and receiving this unimaginable recognition-has been really humbling,” Tendulkar mentioned.
“Inspiring these youngsters and sharing my journey with them has been extremely fulfilling. I need them to know that with dedication, ardour, and perception, they will obtain anything-whether on the cricket subject or in life.” The NCL has rapidly gained consideration for mixing world-class cricket with cultural occasions and community-focused initiatives with the event set to conclude on Monday.
That includes stars like Shahid Afridi, Suresh Raina, Shakib Al Hasan, and Chris Lynn, the NCL is establishing itself as a premier occasion on the worldwide cricket stage.
Headquartered in Dallas, the Nationwide Cricket League additionally attracted cricket legends comparable to Sunil Gavaskar, Wasim Akram, and Sir Vivian Richards to mentor the gamers.
The occasion is endorsed by the ICC and supported by SEE Holdings.
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