Published 13:10 IST, January 2nd 2020

Sachin Tendulkar pays heartfelt tribute to late coach Achrekar on 1st death anniversary

ICC Hall of Famer and Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar paid tributes to his late childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar on the first death anniversary of the legend

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ICC Hall of Famer and Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar paid tributes to his late childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar on first death anniversary of legend on Thursday.  eminent coach has who is kwn to have trained several legendary cricketers most tably Sachin Tendulkar, have been houred with Dronacharya Award for his services in 1990. He has also served as  selector for Mumbai cricket team. Sachin Tendulkar, who has credited Achrekar for learning ABCD's of game, took to Twitter to post a heartfelt tribute to his guru and wrote that Achrekar will always remain in hearts. 

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Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute to coach Achrekar on 1st death anniversary

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'Cricket in heaven will be enriched with presence of Achrekar Sir'

'Cricket in heaven will be enriched with presence of Achrekar Sir. Like many of his students, I learnt my ABCD of cricket under Sir's guidance.

His contribution to my life cant be captured in words. He built foundation that I stand on. 

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

Achrekar Sir taught us 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 many more', Sachin Tendulkar had written after demise of Ramakant Acrekar. 

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13:10 IST, January 2nd 2020