Sachin Tendulkar Rings Lord’s Bell, Unveils Portrait in Twin Honours at ‘Home of Cricket’

Lord’s (England) July 10: The ‘Home of Cricket’ witnessed a special moment on Thursday as Sachin Tendulkar received twin honours at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. The Indian cricket legend rang the ceremonial five-minute bell to signal the start of play in the third Test between India and England. This tradition, reserved for cricketing greats and dignitaries, was a first for Tendulkar making the moment even more significant.

Sachin Tendulkar Honoured with Bell Ceremony and Portrait 

Tendulkar’s bell-ringing came ahead of Day 1 of the third Test in a series now named after him and James Anderson the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The symbolic act added emotional weight to the occasion, especially as it was Tendulkar’s first time ringing the bell in his long association with Lord’s.

Earlier in the day, Tendulkar unveiled his official portrait inside the Lord’s museum, in the presence of former MCC President Mark Nicholas. The portrait now joins those of cricketing greats at the venue, cementing Tendulkar’s lasting legacy at one of the sport’s most revered grounds.

A Career Full of Records

Sachin Tendulkar’s inclusion in the Lord’s gallery of legends comes as no surprise. Widely regarded as one of the greatest batters of all time, he holds several unmatched records:

Most runs in Test and ODI cricket

Most international centuries (100)

Most Test centuries (51)

Most international matches played in both formats

With more than two decades of cricketing excellence, Tendulkar’s impact on the game continues to be celebrated across generations and borders.

India vs England: Stage Set for 3rd Test in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

While Tendulkar’s honours made headlines off the field, the third Test at Lord’s carries immense weight for both teams on the field. With the five-match series tied at 1-1, both India and England are aiming to take the lead in the newly named Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss which is his third consecutive toss win in the series. He chose to bat first. India brought back Jasprit Bumrah in place of Prasidh Krishna, while England replaced Josh Tongue with a returning Jofra Archer, raising expectations for a fierce contest.

From emotional tributes to high-stakes cricket, Lord’s provided the perfect setting for a memorable day one that added a new chapter to Sachin Tendulkar’s ever-growing legacy in world cricket.