Lok Sabha congratulates Tendulkar

February 25, 2010 03:28 pm | Updated 07:12 pm IST - New Delhi

Sachin Tendulkar  with the "Man of the Match"award after the 2nd ODI against South Africa in Gwalior on Wednesday. Photo: PTI

Sachin Tendulkar with the "Man of the Match"award after the 2nd ODI against South Africa in Gwalior on Wednesday. Photo: PTI

The Lok Sabha on Thursday congratulated Sachin Tendulkar for creating history by scoring a double century in a One-Day International cricket match at Gwalior.

Making a special reference in the House, Speaker Meira Kumar said the unique achievement was a matter of national pride and a source of inspiration for the younger generation.

“I am sure members will join me in conveying our heartiest felicitations and congratulations to Sachin Tendulkar for being the first cricketer in history of one-day cricket to score a double century,” she said.

Amid thumping of desks, Ms. Kumar described this as a “unique achievement”, which was a matter of national pride.

“This is a source of inspiration for budding cricketers of this country. We convey our best wishes to Sachin Tendulkar for his future endeavours,” she said.

She also congratulated the Indian cricket team for its “tremendous performance.”

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