Sachin’s double ton matter of national pride: Lok Sabha
February 25th, 2010 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The Lok Sabha Thursday congratulated Sachin Tendulkar for becoming the first cricketer in one-day cricket to score a double century.
MPs thumped on their desks when Speaker Meira Kumar made a reference to Sachin’s achievement soon after the house assembled at 11 a.m.
Sachin hit a record unbeaten double century as India scripted a 153-run win over South Africa in the second one-day international (ODI) in Gwalior Wednesday. India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
“This is a unique achievement which is a matter of national pride and a source of inspiration for budding cricketers of this country,” the speaker said.
“We convey our best wishes to Sachin Tendulkar for his future endeavours,” the speaker said.
The house also congratulated the Indian cricket team for its “tremendous performance”.
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