India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar paid rich tributes to the man who taught him the ABCs of cricket, Ramakant Achrekar on his death anniversary. The Dronacharya Award-winning coach passed away in 2019 at the age of 87.

Achrekar was the founder of Kamath Memorial Cricket Club at Shivaji Park and coached many youngsters apart from Sachin Tendulkar. His other pupils, went onto play for India, included the likes of Vinod Kambli, Pravin Amre, Ajit Agarkar, Chandrakant Pandit, and Ramesh Powar.

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In 1990, he was honored with the Dronacharya Award, recognizing his coaching excellence. Additionally, he was bestowed with the Padma Shri Award in 2010, one of India's highest civilian honors. In the same year, he was honored with the "Lifetime Achievement" award by Sports Illustrated magazine.

Sachin Tendulkar took to X and posted a quote from Guy Kawasaki, while fondly remembering his ‘Achrekar Sir’.

He posted: “If you have to put someone on a pedestal, put teachers. They are society’s heroes.” – Guy Kawasaki. My teacher was definitely my hero - the man who taught me so many lessons with love and discipline in equal parts. Remembering Achrekar Sir fondly on his death anniversary.”