Houston: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was honoured with a custom Number 10 jersey by Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones in a special moment during a National Football Game (NFL) game in Houston, Texas.
The touching gesture is yet another example of cricket’s growing footprint in the United States. Tendulkar has played a key role in this growth through his involvement with the National Cricket League (NCL).
As a co-owner of the NCL, Tendulkar will be at the forefront of introducing cricket to new American audiences with its innovative Sixty Strikes format. His recognition at AT&T Stadium – one of the NFL’s most iconic venues – significantly bridges the gap between cricket and American sports.
Sachin Tendulkar in Dallas for the NFL match between Cowboys and Lions 🙌#cricket #sachintendulkar #dallas #NFL #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/O459rQfGOB
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 14, 2024
Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones were joined on the field by cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar ahead of Cowboys-Lions today. 👀🏏@JSanchezCordova has more on the “God of Cricket” and why he’s in North Texas: https://t.co/TF4QLG3dOW
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— SportsDay Cowboys (@dmn_cowboys) October 13, 2024
Tendulkar: The face of NCL’s community outreach
Tendulkar, on Sunday, kick-started the NCL’s community outreach programme by inspiring budding young athletes at the University of Texas at Dallas.
“Cricket has given me so much, and being here in Dallas—both teaching these young athletes and receiving this incredible recognition — has been truly humbling.
“Inspiring these kids and sharing my journey with them has been incredibly fulfilling. I want them to know that with dedication, passion, and belief, they can achieve anything – whether on the cricket field or in life,” Tendulkar said.
Cricket Legend Sachin Tendulkar watched Cowboys lose 47-9 to the Lions pic.twitter.com/JRKjuhMnlU
— FirstSportz NFL (@FirstSportz_NFL) October 14, 2024
The NCL has attracted worldwide attention for creating a unique mix of world-class cricket with cultural events and community-focused initiatives. The inaugural edition of the tournament is set to conclude on Monday, October 14.
Several iconic cricketers such as Shahid Afridi, Suresh Raina, Shakib Al Hasan, and Chris Lynn featured in the inaugural NCL edition. The ICC-approved tournament has already established itself as a premier event on the global cricket stage.
Legendary cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar, Wasim Akram, and Sir Vivian Richards mentored the players in the NCL, which is headquartered in Dallas.
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar is currently in USA to promote cricket and inspire budding young athletes to take up the sport. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
