Sachin Tendulkar was honored with a custom Number 10 jersey from team owner Jerry Jones during a Dallas Cowboys NFL game in Houston, showcasing the increasing popularity of cricket in the United States. As a co-owner of the National Cricket League (NCL), Tendulkar is instrumental in introducing cricket to American audiences through the innovative Sixty Strikes format. His recognition at such a prominent NFL venue signifies a key moment in connecting cricket with American sports.
The Number 10 jersey is significant as Sachin Tendulkar with more than 34,000 runs to his name used to wear a Number 10 jersey.
On the same day, Tendulkar launched the NCL's community outreach initiatives, inspiring hundreds of young athletes at the University of Texas at Dallas.
"Cricket has given me so much, and being here in Dallas—both teaching these young athletes and receiving this incredible recognition—has been truly humbling," Tendulkar said.
"Inspiring these kids and sharing my journey with them has been incredibly fulfilling. I want them to know that with dedication, passion, and belief, they can achieve anything—whether on the cricket field or in life," the 51-year-old added.
About NCL
The NCL is rapidly gaining traction by combining top-level cricket with cultural events and community engagement, with the tournament scheduled to conclude on Monday. Featuring stars like Shahid Afridi, Suresh Raina, Shakib Al Hasan, and Chris Lynn, the NCL is positioning itself as a major event in the global cricket landscape. Based in Dallas, the National Cricket League has also enlisted cricket legends such as Sunil Gavaskar, Wasim Akram, and Sir Vivian Richards to mentor participants. The event is endorsed by the ICC and supported by SEE Holdings
Cowboys bamboozled
The Dallas Cowboys were steamrolled by the Detroit Lions 47-9. Ami their poor performances the injuries in their camp made things worse for them. Their team had the likes of Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence and DaRon Bland missing. It led to the worst home loss in Jones' ownership tenure, which dates back to 1989.
"This was very concerning and it was very humbling. This was a shocker," Jones said after the game.
The Cowboys who are currently ranked third in NFC East have won 3 games and lost as many games in this season. This will now face San Francisco 49ers on October 28.
