Sachin Tendulkar honors coach Ramakant Achrekar on Guru Purnima

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar posted an emotional tribute to his late childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar on Guru Purnima, a festival that celebrates teachers. In a message on X, Tendulkar wrote that he will always have “one more ‘thank you’ left to say” for the man who discovered his talent and guided him throughout his career. Achrekar, who died in January 2019 at age 86, was renowned for mentoring numerous Indian cricketers, most famously the “Master Blaster” himself. Tendulkar’s note highlighted the lasting influence of the coach on both his sporting achievements and personal development, reaffirming a celebrated mentor‑mentee relationship that is widely respected in Indian sport.