London – July 11, 2025 : Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is known not just for his iconic records but also for his calm, witty responses - and he proved that once again during a recent visit to Lord’s Cricket Ground.

On Thursday, Tendulkar was honoured with a special recognition at the historic Lord’s in London — a place often referred to as the “home of cricket.” During the ceremony, where his contribution to international cricket was celebrated, a conversation sparked about the one thing missing from his otherwise sparkling career: a place on the Lord’s Honours Board.

The Lord’s Honours Board lists the names of players who have scored a century or taken five wickets in a Test match at Lord’s. Many greats, including Sunil Gavaskar and MS Dhoni, missed out on this feat and Tendulkar, too, never scored a century at the venue despite his otherwise legendary batting record.

As part of a light-hearted moment, someone mentioned, “You didn’t get on the Lord’s Honours Board.” The room fell silent for a second. Without missing a beat, Sachin smiled and delivered a pitch-perfect reply:
“I may not be on the Honours Board, but I have a few other boards to my name.”

The remark was followed by laughter and applause, with fans online calling it “the most Sachin way to respond graceful, witty, and full of quiet pride.” The cricketing world knows exactly what he meant, with 100 international centuries, 34,000+ runs, and a World Cup trophy, Sachin’s name is etched in the very fabric of the sport.

Social media exploded with reactions. “The board may not have his name, but cricket’s history book starts with him,” one user wrote on X. Another commented, “Lord’s Honours Board is missing Sachin, not the other way around.”

Even the MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club), which manages Lord’s, acknowledged Tendulkar’s greatness during the event. In a tribute video, they highlighted his three-decade-long career and global impact, calling him “a cricketer who redefined excellence.”

During the event, Tendulkar also spoke about his fond memories of playing at Lord’s, including his debut tour in 1990. “It’s a special place,” he said, “and while I may not have a century here, every moment I played on this ground is an honour in itself.”

For fans, it was a perfect reminder of why Tendulkar remains the embodiment of class not just in how he played, but in how he speaks and carries himself, even long after retirement.

As one cricket fan put it, “He may not be on that board, but he is on everyone’s wall.”