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Dronacharya awardee cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar, who is credited with shaping the early career of Sachin Tendulkar, died on January 2. He was 87.
A family member told PTI that he passed away due to age related ailments.
"He (Archrekar Sir) is no more with us. He passed away this evening," his kin Rashmi Dalvi told PTI over the phone.
Best known for training the master blaster in his childhood, Tendulkar has always acknowledged Achrekar as his mentor, who was also a Padma Shri award winner.
On the demise of the legendary coach, here's how the cricket fraternity express grief on Twitter.
The Board of Control For Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed sympathy on Achrekar's demise and said:
The Mumbai Indians' official handle tweeted.
Tendulkar's former teammate, VVS Laxman said that Acherakar was the man who unearth the jewel of Indian cricket.
Former Indian cricketer, Mohammad Kaif, paid condolences to the family and loved ones of Acherakar.
Indian historian and writer Ramachandra Guha also took the time to share his favourite Achrekar memory.
Former pacer RP Singh who represented India between 2005-11 paid homage to Tendulkar's coach.
Sports writer and columnist Ayaz Memon paid tributes to the coach and said.
In another tweet he said:
Author and sports journalist Boria Majumdar tweeted:
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