‘One of the best gifts..’: Sachin reacts to SCG’s special gesture on 50th birthday

Expressing his feelings, Sachin wrote on Instagram, “Such a special honor at one of my favorite grounds in the world. 🏟️

To have my name up there with my good friend @brianlaraofficial is one of the best gifts we could have received. Thank you @ourscg!”

In the post, one can see another batsman Brian Lara, after whom the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia also unveiled a gate on Monday.

Earlier, the SCG announced that it has unveiled a set of gates named in honor of international cricket legends Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar.

The gate was unveiled on Monday to mark Tendulkar’s 50th birthday and the 30th anniversary of Lara’s 277 at the SCG, his Test hundred in January 1993.

With this new honour, the two legends will join the league of greats Donald Bradman, Allan Davidson and Arthur Morris.

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SCG and Venue NSW President Rod McGeoch AO, and CEO Kerry Mather as well as Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockle unveiled the gate.

“Sachin Tendulkar’s record at the SCG is remarkable, while Brian Lara’s maiden Test century is one of the most famous innings by a visiting player. Both players have a deep affection for the SCG and are hugely popular whenever they visit Sydney ” Cricinfo quoted Mather as saying.

Hockley said, “As the cricketing world celebrates Sachin Tendulkar’s 50th birthday, it is a fitting and timely gesture by the SCG to recognize Sachin and Brian Lara as two legends of the international game with extraordinary records at the SCG.” Is.”

“His achievement will undoubtedly be an inspiration not only to touring international teams, but to all players fortunate enough to walk the hallowed ground of the Sydney Cricket Ground for generations to come,” he added.