Sachin Tendulkar ecstatic over goverment’s decision of building Ramakant Achrekar’s statue at Shivaji Park

Sachin Tendulkar and Ramakant Achrekar. (Photo Source: Twitter/SachinTendulkar)

Very few from the present generation know the name of Ramakant Achrekar. But the name Sachin Tendulkar echoes beyond all generations as the world saw an Indian athlete’s potential to be the best on the global stage. Achrekar is none other than the childhood coach of the legend Sachin Tendulkar. He passed away in January 2019, aged 87, and the Maharashtra Government has decided to build a statue of the revered coach at Shivaji Park.

Achrekar’s star pupil, Tendulkar took to his social media account and shared the news with his fans highlighting his teacher’s life. It is widely known that the Baharat Ratna awardee’s cricketing journey started at the famous Shivaji Park in Mumbai. It was the same ground where Late Achrekar spent the majority of his life nurturing young talents like Tendulkar.

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“Achrekar Sir has had an immense impact on my life and several other lives. I am speaking on behalf of all his students. His life revolved around cricket in Shivaji Park. Being at Shivaji Park forever is what he would have wished for. I am very happy with the government’s decision to build a statue for Achrekar Sir at his karmabhoomi,” Tendulkar wrote in his post on ‘X.’

Here’s Tendulkar’s latest post on ‘X’:

Achrekar ruled the Mumbai’s cricketing circuit

Apart from Sachin Tendulkar, Achrekar was the linchpin behind the early polishing of many known Indian cricketers. The likes of Vinod Kambli, Pravin Amre, Ajit Agarkar, and Ramesh Powar were also from his coaching school called Kamat Memorial in Shivaji Park.

Besides the upcoming statue honour, Achrekar was also bestowed with the Dronacharya Award in 2010. He was also honored with the fourth highest civilian award, the Padmashree award in 2010 for his contribution to sport.