Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to honor his childhood coach, Ramakant Achrekar, on what would have been his 91st birthday. The revered coach played a pivotal role in shaping Tendulkar’s illustrious cricketing career until his passing in 2019.
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In a heartfelt post, Tendulkar expressed gratitude to Achrekar for the profound impact he had on his journey, both as a cricketer and as an individual. “To the man who made me the cricketer I became! The lessons he taught me have stayed with me throughout my life. Remembering you all the more on your birth anniversary. Thank you so much for everything you did for me Achrekar Sir,” Tendulkar wrote.
Ramakant Achrekar’s influence on Tendulkar’s formative years is widely acknowledged, with the coach known for his meticulous training methods that focused on skill enhancement and discipline. Tendulkar, often vocal about Achrekar’s role in his success, credits the coach for laying the foundation of his cricketing prowess.
Achrekar’s coaching extended beyond the technical aspects of the game; he instilled in Tendulkar the values of perseverance, dedication, and a strong work ethic. Tendulkar’s rise from a child prodigy under Achrekar’s guidance to becoming the highest run-scorer in international cricket stands as a testament to the coach’s enduring legacy.
Throughout his cricketing journey, Tendulkar maintained a close relationship with Achrekar, even taking care of him during his later years when he was bedridden. The bond between the coach and the protege transcended the cricket field, becoming a cherished connection that endured the test of time.
As the cricketing world joins Sachin Tendulkar in remembering the late Ramakant Achrekar on his birth anniversary, the impact of the coach’s teachings continues to resonate, not just in Tendulkar’s career but in the broader context of cricketing history.
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