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The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Tendulkar's portrait unveiled at MCC's Museum at Lord's
England holds a special place in Sachin Tendulkar's heart. As a youngster, he travelled to England for the first time with Kailash Gattani's Star Cricket Club. A couple of years later, as a young sensation, he went on to score his maiden Test century for India at the Old Trafford. So, it was an emotional moment for the former India captain on Thursday as his portrait was unveiled in the MCC Museum at Lord's ahead of the third Test between India and England. He also rang the bell to commence the Test matches before the portrait, painted by Stuart Pearson Wright, was unveiled amid fanfare. 'I'm really excited. The portrait looks really nice. I spoke to Stuart, who's the artist and I said that the portrait literally speaks to you and that they have this gift of being able to convey what they want to through their artwork and I think the portrait does that,' an emotional Tendulkar said. An art connoisseur himself, Tendulkar walked down the memory lane. 'I remember in 1988-89 with the Star Cricket Club, I had come to Lords, and we took a photograph in front of the pavilion and today to have my portrait inside the pavilion, it's been a wonderful journey. I feel I've done that full circle and it's satisfying. It's pleasing,' Tendulkar said. He also heaped praise on India's new captain Shubman Gill, who has been in form in this series. 'He's very calm and composed, and I strongly believe that how the rest of the 10 players also react to what he is doing makes a big difference. 'Whatever decisions he has taken, they've been measured, well thought of and his batting is complementing that as well. Because, if a captain is in good form, it makes a huge difference on decision-making. You need to be in the right frame of mind to make those important calls,' Tendulkar added.
India Today
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sachin Tendulkar portrait unveiled at Lord's: Artist reveals stunning details
It was a memorable day for Sachin Tendulkar at Lord's. After ringing the bell as part of the iconic tradition at the start of the third Test in London, Tendulkar had his portrait unveiled at the Pavilion. The Indian batting great took to social media to express his emotions, saying he felt life had come full posed alongside his portrait, which is now housed at the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Museum. The painting will be moved to the grand walls of the Pavilion at Lord's later this year. The portrait, based on a photograph from the early 2000s, captures Tendulkar in India's whites, sporting his signature short, curly hair. | Lord's Test Day 1 updates |advertisementThe artwork was created by Stuart Pearson Wright from a photograph he took at his home 18 years ago. Pearson Wright has previously painted portraits of Indian cricket legends Kapil Dev, Dilip Vengsarkar, and Bishan Singh Bedi. "As the work progressed, so did Pearson Wright's approach, eventually concluding with oil on abraded aluminium. The abstract background symbolises Tendulkar's timelessness, unrestricted by any era or specific location," read a GETS EMOTIONALThe former India captain also reflected on his early memories of the iconic ground in a heartfelt post. Tendulkar had toured England even before making his Test debut. In 1988, as a teenager, he visited Lord's with the Star Cricket Club, run by former Mumbai cricketer Kailash Gattani, who organised overseas tours for talented young players."I first visited Lord's as a teenager in 1988, and returned in 1989 with the Star Cricket Club team. I remember standing near the Pavilion, soaking in the history and dreaming quietly."Today, to have my portrait unveiled at this very place is a feeling that's hard to put into words."Life has truly come full circle. I'm grateful, and filled with wonderful memories," Tendulkar batting maestro enjoyed a day in the spotlight at Lord's, ringing the bell to signal the start of play and later watching the action from the stands alongside his wife, ABOUT THE PORTRAIT A photo of Sachin Tendulkar's portrait at Lord's (Courtesy: Sachin Tendulkar/X) Unlike previous paintings in the collection, which were full-length, Tendulkar's portrait is a larger-than-life depiction of his head and shoulders, according to the release. The Lord's Portrait Programme has been running in its current form for three decades, although the MCC has been collecting art and artefacts since the Victorian era.A dedicated museum was opened in the 1950s, making it the oldest sporting museum in Europe. The Long Room Gallery, regarded as the oldest and most iconic gallery in sport, is part of this rich tradition. The Club currently holds around 3,000 artworks, nearly 300 of which are PEARSON ON THE PORTRAITadvertisement"It was clear that MCC didn't want this portrait to be in the same format as the previous Indian cricket portraits I made, so a fresh approach was taken with this one," Pearson said."I decided on a composition that focused more on Sachin's head, using a heroic, larger-than-life scale to give the painting a sense of gravitas and power."I have often painted portraits with abstract backgrounds-often just a plain colour-rather than include a depiction of an interior or exterior setting. This is largely to keep the focus on the subject's features and avoid defining them within a specific context."Tendulkar played five Test matches at Lord's, scoring 195 runs at an average of 21. He is among the most accomplished cricketers-alongside Ricky Ponting-not to register a century at the venue, and thus does not have his name on the iconic Honours Board. In three ODIs at the ground, he managed just 45 runs.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
IND vs ENG 3rd Test: From visiting Lord's as a teenager to getting his own portrait - Sachin Tendulkar pens an emotional note
Sachin Tendulkar with his portrait Legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has penned a heartfelt note after his portrait was unveiled at the MCC Museum at Lord's before the start of the third Test between India and England on Thursday. India vs England, 3rd Test Live Score The portrait, painted by Stuart Pearson Wright from a photograph taken by the artist at his home 18 years ago, will remain in the MCC Museum until later this year before being relocated to the Pavilion. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "I first visited Lord's as a teenager in 1988, and returned in 1989 with the Star Cricket Club team," Tendulkar wrote on X. "I remember standing near the Pavilion, soaking in the history and dreaming quietly. "Today, to have my portrait unveiled at this very place is a feeling that's hard to put into words. "Life has truly come full circle. I'm grateful, and filled with wonderful memories." Pearson Wright has previously painted portraits of Kapil Dev, Bishan Singh Bedi, and Dilip Vengsarkar. Tendulkar was quoted as saying, "It's a huge honour. In 1983, when India won the World Cup, it was my first introduction to Lord's." "I saw our captain, Kapil Dev, lift the trophy. That moment sparked my cricketing journey. Today, with my portrait going up inside the Pavilion, it feels like it's come full circle. When I reflect on my career, it brings a smile to my face. This is truly special." "Unlike the previous paintings, which were full-length, Tendulkar's portrait is a larger-than-life image of his head and shoulders," the release added. The Lord's Portrait Programme has been running in its current form for three decades, but MCC has been collecting art and artefacts since the Victorian era, opening a dedicated museum in the 1950s—making it the oldest sporting museum in Europe. The Long Room Gallery is the oldest and most iconic gallery in sport. The Club currently houses around 3,000 pictures, nearly 300 of which are portraits. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
News18
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sachin On Portrait At Lord's MCC Museum: 'Life Has Truly Come Full Circle...'
Last Updated: Sachin Tendulkar's portrait by Stuart Pearson Wright was unveiled at the MCC Museum at Lord's. It will be relocated to the Pavilion later this year. Sachin Tendulkar took tosocial media to react to his portrait being unveiled in the MCC Museum at Lord's on Thursday. The portrait, painted by Stuart Pearson Wright from a photograph taken by the artist at his home 18 years ago, will remain in the MCC Museum until later this year before being relocated to the Pavilion. 'I first visited Lord's as a teenager in 1988, and returned in 1989 with the Star Cricket Club team. 'I remember standing near the pavilion, soaking in the history and dreaming quietly." 'Today, to have my portrait unveiled at this very place is a feeling that's hard to put into words.' 'Life has truly come full circle. I'm grateful, and filled with wonderful memories," Sachin posted. I first visited Lord's as a teenager in 1988, and returned in 1989 with the Star Cricket Club team.I remember standing near the pavilion, soaking in the history and dreaming quietly. Today, to have my portrait unveiled at this very place is a feeling that's hard to put into… — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 10, 2025 'As the work progressed, so did Pearson Wright's approach, eventually ending with oil on abraded aluminium. The abstract background illustrates Tendulkar's timelessness, unrestricted by any era or specific location," a release said. Pearson Wright has previously painted portraits of Kapil Dev, Bishan Singh Bedi, and Dilip Vengsarkar. Tendulkar commented, 'It's a huge honour. In 1983, when India won the World Cup, it was my first introduction to Lord's." 'I saw our captain, Kapil Dev, lift the trophy. That moment sparked my cricketing journey. Today, with my portrait going up inside the Pavilion, feels like it's come full circle. When I reflect on my career, it brings a smile to my face. This is truly special." 'Unlike the previous paintings, which were full-length, the portrait of Tendulkar is a larger-than-life image of his head and shoulders," the release added. 'The Lord's Portrait Programme has been running in its current form for three decades, but MCC has been collecting art and artefacts since the Victorian period, opening a dedicated museum in the 1950s making it the oldest sporting museum in Europe. 'The Long Room Gallery is the oldest and most iconic gallery in sport. The Club currently houses around 3,000 pictures, nearly 300 of which are portraits." Who Painted Sachin's Portrait? Pearson Wright said: 'It was clear that MCC didn't want this portrait to be in the same format as the previous Indian cricket portraits I made, so a fresh approach was taken with this one." 'I decided on a composition which focused more on Sachin's head and also using a heroic larger-than-lifesize scale to give the painting a sense of gravitas and power." 'I have often painted a portrait with an abstract background, often a plain colour, rather than paint a rendition of an interior or exterior space. This is largely to give focus to the subject's features and to minimise a context which might define the subject in some way." (With inputs from Agencies) First Published: July 10, 2025, 16:21 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Tendulkar-Anderson trophy: Reached out to Pataudi family to ensure his legacy will remain, says Sachin Tendulkar
England holds a special place in Sachin Tendulkar's heart. As a 14-year-old, he travelled to England for the first time with Kailash Gattani's Star Cricket Club. A couple of years later, as a young sensation, he went on to score his maiden Test century for India at the Old Trafford. And, now he also has a trophy named after him. When India and England face off for the five-match Test series, beginning in Leeds on Friday, they will be hoping to clinch the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy. While there has been much talk about renaming the Pataudi Trophy to the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, the former India captain has remained silent so far. But in a chat with Sportstar on Thursday, Tendulkar made it clear that he reached out to the Pataudi family soon after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) decided to rename the trophy, and also took all efforts to ensure that the Pataudi legacy lives on. And, it was on his insistence, the ECB has now decided to introduce a Pataudi medal to be awarded to the winning captain after the series. What does it mean to you personally that the England versus India trophy has been jointly named after you? Well, it means a lot. There were many firsts which happened in England. The first flight of my life was to England in 1988, with Star Cricket Club; then the first international hundred in 1990. The first time any non-Yorkshire cricketer was picked to play for the county was in 1992. A lot of things happened in England for me. Also, in my personal life, marrying Anjali -- Anjali's mother (Annabel) is from England, so a lot of important things happened in my life at that time. When it comes to England, I think it has played a big role in shaping me as a cricketer. That exposure at the right time in my career was so important, and allowed me to think about the game differently and gave me a lot of exposure to the conditions I was not familiar with. Playing in Headingley (for Yorkshire) was a different experience altogether, and I loved it. I loved it more because of the kind of support that I got, the way people received me, even off the field, wherever I went and the county team also, the committee members… Everyone was supportive. Overall, the environment was very friendly and I enjoyed being there. There have been voices of dissent or objections raised to the move to rename the trophy. How do you react to that? When it comes to other people voicing opinions, it's their call. But if I have to put my side across, then when the trophy was retired, which was way earlier and the decision was taken by the ECB and BCCI. Later, after a couple of months, when I was informed that the trophy is going to be named after me and Anderson, it came as a pleasant surprise to me. I was also told that this is a completely new trophy, and that it has nothing to do with the earlier Pataudi Trophy. To me, it was a recognition of our contribution to our respective nations in Test cricket, so it did feel nice. The first phone call that I made after knowing this was to the Pataudi family. I spoke to them and also spoke about keeping the Pataudi legacy alive. I told them that, 'I have always respected my seniors and I'll do everything possible to keep the legacy alive. Just give me some time and I'll come back to you.' After that, I called Mr. Jay Shah (ICC chair), the BCCI and the ECB, and we shared some ideas and a few phone calls were made after that. We unanimously agreed, and very graciously, Mr. Jay Shah, the BCCI and ECB agreed to introduce this Pataudi Medal of Excellence, which will be given to the winning captain. It's a good match because he (Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi) was known for his leadership. And we felt that this would keep the legacy alive because they had already retired the trophy. But several people have voiced their opinions on the issue… It's only their opinion, without knowing the facts. I don't want to get into that because I don't think any one of them knew what I was doing. So I would leave it to them to say whatever they have to say. I don't need to respond to that. You also insisted that there should be no celebration against the backdrop of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad… It should not be compared to anything... The tragedy that happened was….. I fall short of words to express what I feel. It wasn't something that one would want to ever hear about. We were to have a big opening for this, the launch of the trophy, and we didn't want to because we were not in the frame of mind to do it. We just didn't want to celebrate. For a team in transition in India, what will be your advice to the batters who will be touring England for the first or second time? When it comes to playing in England, the most important thing is to understand the length of the ball. Of course, people keep talking about the line, but it is equally important to pick the length of the ball. Your front-foot defence becomes the most critical factor. When you are playing with the vertical bat, your hands should be close to your body. With the horizontal bat, you can afford to let your hands go away from the body, but not with the vertical bat. Most of the dismissals take place off the front foot, unless you have an obvious weakness against the short-pitched ball. If your hands are close to your body, then you are in control most of the time. While leaving the ball, if your hands are close to your body, you pick the line also much better, but when the hands start moving away from the body, your head also goes out of position. ALSO READ | Sink or soar? India's fresh-look Test team set for England showdown All these elements force you to play the ball, and if your hands are closer to your body, then one is much better off staying side-on, as we call it. So, staying side-on and having a positive intent backed by a good front-foot defence is what I would expect because, having played in Indian conditions, the tendency is to hit the ball first, and if it's good, then I'll defend. But in England, you have to respect the conditions as well. If the ball is not in the areas where you can attack, then you need to give it respect and defend. Defending doesn't mean that you are being overcautious and defensive; you are respecting the conditions and respecting the length. How do you see Shubman Gill coping with the pressure of starting his captaincy stint with a five-Test series in England and the importance of him not forgetting his primary role as a batter? As far as the captaincy role is concerned, he has to understand that there will be opinions - some positive, some negative. Some will think that he is being attacked, and some will think that he is being defensive. He need not worry about those opinions. He needs to worry about what has been discussed in the dressing room, and as a team and as a leader, is he executing those plans in the interest of the team or not? Whatever has been planned in the dressing room, are they going in that direction or not? There have been opinions in the past too, but the game goes on. You have to continue giving your best focus on what you need to do, and that is what my advice to him would be. As far as batting at No.4 is concerned, there will be various situations that he'll encounter. He is a talented batsman, and it's always a joy to watch players succeed. I hope that he is also one of those we say years down the line, 'what a great contribution to Indian cricket!' I am looking forward to that - him being a successful captain and a successful player for India. With the uncertainty surrounding Jasprit Bumrah's availability, what will be your advice to a relatively inexperienced pace bowling attack? Look, Bumrah is the best person to figure out what is happening with his body and along with him, the team management, the physio, the trainer, everyone will get together and they'll figure it out. Coach Gautam (Gambhir) is also there, Laxman (VVS, Head of Cricket, BCCI Centre of Excellence) has been there for a while -- so all these guys have been around long enough to understand what is good for the team and they will take calls in the interest of the team. As far as the other bowlers are concerned, if Bumrah is not playing, it's going to boil down to bowling together as a unit. They cannot bowl as individuals. So, how do you plan to bowl against England as a bowling unit, in partnerships? That is what is going to matter. If individuals just turn up and do their bit, that's not going to work. That's why I say that the dressing room planning, the captain telling them certain things to do, the coach advising them, 'Okay, these are the areas you should focus on'. All those elements will have to come together, and then the team has to play together as a single solid unit. If they can do that and execute their plans in partnership, then the bowling unit will become formidable. One will have to just play disciplined cricket. You can't disperse and go in your direction because that is what invariably happens when the team is not doing well. But you need someone to bring them back together. In tough moments, these kinds of things happen to the best of teams as well. This team is not an exception to that. It could happen to anyone, but it is each other's responsibility to stick together. Because collectively it will be a formidable force is what I feel. Thanks a lot, Sachin. Hopefully we will see you handing the trophy to Shubman at the end of the series… (Laughs) Hopefully, yes, and bring the medal back to where it belongs!
