Sachin Tendulkar was felicitated on Friday evening for becoming the world's highest run-scorer in Test cricket. The master batsman crossed Brian Lara's record against Australia recently.
A host of dignitaries including the BCCI top-brass, Mumbai Ranji team, politicians and socialites gathered at the function hosted by the state cricket association to recognize Tendulkar's feat .
Tendulkar, who walked in with his family in tow, proceeded to take the open forum to speak about the state of the game in general. He urged the BCCI to allow young fans, especially school children free entry for Test matches to halt the falling interest in the five-day game.
"Everybody has a dream, every sportsperson, every businessman. It's important to chase that. I have heard somewhere that dreams come true only if you are awake. You dream when you are asleep but you have to be awake and on your toes to realise them. That's what I am a firm believer of. I think you need to dream big," said Tendulkar at the function held by the Mumbai Cricket Association.
"If my senior colleagues had not dreamt big, Mumbai won't have won the Ranji trophy 37 times. Thanks a lot and we will take every possible step to inspire the next generation," he added.
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