Sachin Tendulkar remembered his childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar on his first death anniversary. The former Indian batsman took to Twitter and posted an old picture with his coach with an emotional caption. "You will continue to remain in our hearts, Achrekar Sir!" wrote the Indian great on Twitter in both English and Marathi. On many previous occasions, Tendulkar has expressed his respect and gratitude towards his coach and also credits Achrekar for his success in international cricket. On January 2, 2019, Achrekar died due to his age-related issues and his greatest student paid tribute to him on his first death anniversary. Sachin Tendulkar Pays Tribute to Late Coach Ramakant Achrekar on Teachers’ Day 2019.

Ramakant Achrekar was a Dronacharya award and Padma Shri award winner who also coached players like Vinod Kambli and Pravin Amre apart from Tendulkar. However, his biggest achievement was certainly the success of Sachin Tendulkar, who is still the highest run-scorer in international cricket. The Master Blaster got his training at the Shivaji Park in Dadar and he certainly made his coach proud. In fact, the talismanic former cricketer talked about Achrekar’s contribution to his career on numerous occasion and also got emotional on his first death anniversary. Ramakant Achrekar Dies at 87: Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli’s Coach Breathes His Last in Mumbai.

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Regarded as one of the best batsmen to have stepped onto the cricket field, Sachin scored 34357 runs international cricket with the help on 100 centuries. These numbers are certainly a dream for many batsmen around the world and even many budding cricketers idolise him. However, it was Achrekar, who saw shaped the abilities of 'God of Cricket' and will certainly be proud, wherever he is.

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