Sachin Tendulkar Visits Lord's as Indian Women Aim for Historic Test Victory

Sachin Tendulkar graced Lord's Cricket Ground as the Indian women's cricket team seeks to make history in their Test match against England. With a commanding position after day three, the team aims to become the first women's side to win at this iconic venue. Tendulkar's presence, alongside BCCI and ICC officials, adds to the significance of the occasion. The match marks a historic first for women at Lord's, with standout performances from Krati Gaud and Yastika Bhatia. Read on to discover more about this momentous event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 13, 2026, 16:15 IST

Historic Day at Lord's for Indian Women's Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar made an appearance at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, just before a potentially historic day for the Indian women's cricket team during the final day of their one-off Test against England. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian squad is poised to make history, having established a strong position by the end of day three. Prior to the match, Tendulkar was seen conversing with Indian players, including captain Harmanpreet Kaur and prominent batter Smriti Mandhana. The broadcaster later captured a moment of the Indian team gathered in a huddle. Watch here

What a moment 🙌Sachin Tendulkar joins the India Women's team on the pitch at Lord's before the final morning session against England 🏏 pic.twitter.com/GpLtYLMUYG
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) July 13, 2026

BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla and ICC President Jay Shah were also seen in the stands alongside Tendulkar.

India on the Verge of Making History

India On Cusp Of History

This match marks a significant milestone as it is the first Test match ever held at this legendary venue, often referred to as the 'home of cricket.' The Indian women's team is on the brink of making history by becoming the first female cricket team to secure a victory in the longest format at this prestigious ground. In their first innings, India scored 286 runs, gaining a lead after England was dismissed for just 170. In their second innings, India amassed 341 runs before declaring on the third day. Notably, Krati Gaud and Yastika Bhatia made history by being the first female bowler and batter, respectively, to have their names inscribed on the Lord's honor board, with a five-wicket haul and a century.

Sachin Tendulkar's London Visit

Tendulkar is currently in London and had also attended the men's singles semi-final at Wimbledon 2026, where Novak Djokovic faced Jannik Sinner on July 10 at the renowned Centre Court of the All England Tennis and Croquet Club.