NEW DELHI:
Indian cricket great Sachin Tenckilkar
is set to receive a
rare civic honour from long-time on-field rivals Australia.Prime Minister Julia
Gifiard said here on Tuesday during her first visit to
India as Australia’s leader that Tendulkar was to be made an
honorary member of the Order of Australia.
The diminutive
39-year-old batsman has scored more runs in Test and
limited-overs cricket than any other player and is adored by fans in
India and across the cricket world. He already has received
the highest praise possible for a cricketer in Australia, with
the great batsman Don Bradman reportedly telling his wife
before he died that Tendulkar reminded him of
himself.Gillard told
reporters Tendulkar helped strengthen thebond between
Australia and India.
















