Achrekar sir built the foundation which I stand on, says Sachin Tendulkar

Achrekar sir built the foundation which I stand on, says Sachin Tendulkar

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Sachin Tendulkar has stated that his coach Ramakant Achrekar laid the foundation upon which he went on to become one of the most successful cricketers of all-time. Apart from Tendulkar, late Achrekar had also groomed other cricketers like Vinod Kambli, Pravin Amre, and Balwinder Singh Sandhu.

Ramakant Achrekar, who was recognized prominently for grooming former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar, breathed his last on Wednesday in Mumbai. He was 87 years old. His contribution has been deeply regarded as one of the most success stories as coaching and for which he was awarded Dhronacharya Award. Tendulkar was all praise for his coach and stated that the contribution of Achrekar in his career cannot be expressed in words.

"Cricket in heaven will be enriched with the presence of Achrekar sir," Tendulkar said in a statement. 

"Like many of his students, I learnt my ABCD of cricket under Sir's guidance. His contribution to my life cannot be captured in words. He built the foundation that I stand on," an emotional Tendulkar said.

Tendulkar, in his childhood, was coached by Achrekar at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park and went on to become one of the most, if not the most, celebrated batsmen of his generation piling records one after another. Few of which are a hundred international centuries, most runs in Test and ODI cricket.

"Last month, I met Sir along with some of his students and spent some time together. We shared a laugh as we remembered the old times," Tendulkar added.

"Achrekar sir taught us the virtues of playing straight and living straight. Thank you for making us a part of your life and enriching us with your coaching manual. Well played Sir and may you coach more wherever you are," Tendulkar said.

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