HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday passed a unanimous resolution congratulating batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar on becoming the first cricketer to score a double century in the history of One-day cricket.
Chief Minister K Rosaiah moved the resolution in the House which was seconded by Leader of Opposition N Chandrababu Naidu.
"The Andhra Pradesh Assembly congratulates on your stupendous achievement. You have already become a highest run-getter in Test cricket history. Now, your double century, which created history in One-day International cricket, is a moment of glory for the nation. It is a big day for Indian cricket as well. Keep it up," the resolution said.
The Chief Minister said he wished that Sachin would continue to play for the country for long and achieve many more laurels not only for himself but also the nation.
Leader of Opposition N Chandrababu Naidu remarked that Sachin was such a great cricketer that he broke his own records many a time in his 20-year career.
"He is 36-year-old but his age has not affected his batting. By creating yet another world record with his double century in One-Day International cricket, Sachin did India proud," he said.
"He is a Kohinoor of world cricket," the TDP chief said. Speaker N Kiran Kumar Reddy, an avid cricket buff and player himself, also hailed Sachin's stupendous innings.
"At his age, any sportsman would be affected by the worn-out factor. But Sachin continues to shine," he said.
All other parties too supported the resolution. Tendulkar created history yesterday when he scored an unbeaten 200 to steer India to a massive 401 for three against South Africa in the second ODI in Gwalior.
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