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Sachin Tendulkar Accepts Honorary Cricket Membership Of Melbourne Cricket Club

By IANS News December 27, 2024 • 14:14 PM View: 1060

Yorkshire County Cricket Club: Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) has announced that legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar has accepted its Honorary Cricket Membership. The MCC was founded in 1838 and is one of the oldest sports clubs in Australia.

They are also responsible for the management and development of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), which is currently hosting the traditional Boxing Day Test between India and Australia.

“An icon honoured. The MCC is pleased to announce that former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar has accepted an Honorary Cricket Membership, acknowledging his outstanding contribution to the game,” said the MCC on its X account on Friday.

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