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Ramakant Achrekar
Thu, January 03 2019
Sachin Tendulkar breaks down while saying farewell to childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar
Renowned cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar was cremated in Mumbai with his most famous ward Sachin Tendulkar in attendance for a tearful adieu.
Thu, January 03 2019
Sachin Tendulkar bids tearful adieu to childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar
Tendulkar, along with Achrekar's other wards like Vinod Kambli, Balwinder Singh Sandhu and Chandrakant Pandit, took part in the procession to the crematorium.
Thu, January 03 2019
4th Test: Why are Indian and Australian players wearing black armbands?
Players of both the teams and the match umpires could be seen sporting black armbands at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Wed, January 02 2019
A jewel to Indian cricket: Tributes pour in after Sachin Tendulkar’s childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar passes away
Achrekar was conferred with the Dronacharya award in 1990 for his services to cricket coaching and in 2010 was bestowed with the Padma Shri award.
Wed, January 02 2019
Sachin Tendulkar releases statement after death of guru Ramakant Achrekar
As a player, Achrekar competed in just one first-class match but was instrumental in moulding Tendulkar as a child, often driving him to stadiums on his scooter.
Wed, January 02 2019
Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute to Ramankant Achrekar’s intense work culture at Shivaji Park
The hard work comprised running twice around the massive Shivaji Park in Mumbai, and that too wearing all his gears and after a full-fledged practice session.
Wed, January 02 2019
Sachin Tendulkar cherishes one rupee coins he won while training under Ramakant Achrekar
Achrekar rose to prominence in the 1980s when most of his students made names in Mumbai's local cricket.
Wed, January 02 2019
When a tight slap from Ramakant Achrekar changed Sachin Tendulkar’s life
The legendary coach passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Wed, January 02 2019
Dronacharya award-winning coach Ramakant Achrekar dies age 87
Achrekar has coached several cricketers from the 1983 World Cup squad member Balwinder Singh Sandhu to the batting legend Tendulkar who have represented India at the international level.
Mon, October 22 2018
Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli set to open coaching camp in Mumbai next month
The camp will also see former Mumbai cricketers involved in the talent-spotting camp.