Former Indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar praised India’s women’s team for their historic win at Lord’s, calling it a significant moment for women’s cricket. Tendulkar, who spoke to the team led by Harmanpreet Kaur, highlighted the importance of the match and the achievements of players Yastika Bhatia and Kranti Gaud at the iconic venue. He emphasized the milestone of hosting the first women’s Test at Lord’s as a major step forward for the sport.
Returning to Lord’s, where he had many memorable moments in his career, Tendulkar expressed his joy at witnessing the women’s Test match at the prestigious venue. He recalled the evolution of women’s cricket, noting that after the first women’s ODI in 1976 at Lord’s, it was a remarkable progression to now have a Test match there. Tendulkar commended the ICC for this progress and acknowledged the efforts to ensure pay parity for women cricketers.
Reflecting on his personal connection with Lord’s, Tendulkar reminisced about his first visit to the ground as a teenager and how he later represented India there. He shared his excitement about being at the same balcony where India lifted the World Cup, highlighting the journey from a young spectator to a celebrated player at the historic venue.
India’s victory at Lord’s witnessed two significant milestones with Yastika Bhatia scoring the first Test century by a woman at the venue and Kranti Gaud achieving her first five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Tendulkar praised these achievements, emphasizing their lasting impact on the history of the sport. He also lauded the strong attendance of 37,846 spectators over the four-day match, foreseeing a bright future for women’s cricket with increasing support and opportunities.
