Ramakant Achrekar

Sachin Tendulkar is a man of his words, says Atul Ranade

By CricketCountry Staff  

Former Mumbai and Goa cricketer Atul Ranade marks childhood friend and Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar as a man of his words.

Sachin Tendulkar accepts it has been tough phase

By Sirshendu Panth

A shy, diminutive 16-year-old cricketer with curly locks made his Test debut for India in Karachi on Nov 15, 1989. It was a momentous year in world history with communist states fast withering away in Eastern Europe. But cricket experts had little doubt that the hugely talented Sachin Tendulkar's arrival in the big ticket league was an equally defining moment for the game.

Ramakant Achrekar is confident of Sachin Tendulkar hitting his 100th ton soon

Sachin Tendulkar's coach Ramakant Achrekar is confident that the batting maestro will score his much-awaited 100th international century soon.

A slap from Achrekar sir changed my life: Tendulkar

Each and every teacher in this world would aspire to have a student like Sachin Tendulkar but in iconic batsman's own words, it was a "late cut" (a tight slap) from his beloved "sir" Ramakant Achrekar after missing a match, that made him realise the importance of hard work.

Ramakant Achrekar visits Sachin Tendulkar’s new house

Sachin Tendulkar was overwhelmed by the visit of his childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar to his new house that he described as one of the happiest moments of his life.

Teacher’s day: A look at famous coach-player associations in cricket

By CricketCountry Staff

Teachers Day is celebrated as a tribute for the valuable contribution that teachers make towards the society by imparting knowledge and enlightening their wards. The best example has been the relationship of Sachin Tendulkar and his coach Ramakant Achrekar in the formative days.