Sachin Tendulkar’s coach Ramakant Achrekar dies aged 87

from Sports | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2LS1oCB

Well-known cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar, man behind Sachin Tendulkar, has died aged 87. He breathed his last at his Mumbai residence at 6.30 PM. Achrekar was born in 1932 and played a key role in shaping up Tendulkar’s career over the years. Achrekar coached many young players at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park in Dadar. His most famous pupil, Tendulkar, went on to become the greatest batsman in the history of the game.

Commenting on Achrekar’s death, Tendullkar told Indian Express: “Cricket in heaven will be enriched with the presence of Achrekar sir. 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. Last month, I met Sir along with some of his students and spent some time togethe.!!!😥😥😥