Former British prime minister John Major was on Friday made an honorary life member of the Cricket Club of India, one of the country's legendary sporting institutions. Major, a self-confessed cricket fanatic, was also presented a silver plate brought out by the club in 2000 on the occasion of current superstar Sachin Tendulkar's 100th Test match played at the Oval ground in London.
Former Indian captains Sunil Gavaskar and Polly Umrigar were among the guests who attended the ceremony presided over by club president Raj Singh Dungarpur.
"I am honoured to be given the honour and to be amidst so many greats of the game. I will cherish it forever," said Major.
"I have seen the 100s and 200s scored by Umrigar and Gavaskar against England. English crowds love Indian cricketers as they are real entertainers.
"Your spinners add charm to the game," said the former premier who is currently president of English county Surrey.
Former Pakistan captain Intikhab Alam, who presently coaches India's Punjab state, was also made an honorary life member of the club on Friday.
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