The Lok Sabha today congratulated ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar for becoming the most capped Test player in the history of the sport. "I am sure all of you will join me in conveying our heartiest felicitations to Sachin Tendulkar on becoming the most-capped Test player in the history of cricket," Speaker Meira Kumar said as soon as the House met for the day.

She noted that Tendulkar achieved the commendable feat of playing in his 169th Test match on the first day of the third test against Sri Lanka at Colombo on Tuesday.

"This unique achievement is a source of inspiration for budding cricketers of this country," Kumar said, conveying best wishes to Tendulkar for his future endeavours.