The renowned Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar took a time on Teachers’ Day to honour the people who had influenced his life, starting with his early aspirations to pursue the sport.
The former thanked his father, Ramesh Tendulkar, his boyhood coach, Ramakant Vitthal Achrekar, and his older brother, Ajit Tendulkar, in an emotional social media post.
“A penny, a kit bag, and three guiding hands—my father, Achrekar sir, and Ajit—were the first things we needed for the expedition. “Always grateful,” he wrote on X.
The journey started with a coin, a kit bag, and three guiding hands, my father, Achrekar sir, and Ajit. Grateful, always. #TeachersDay pic.twitter.com/n6gCud3jOS
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 5, 2025
The renowned poet and author Ramesh Tendulkar, Sachin’s father, instilled in his son the virtues of self-control and humility. But when Sachin Tendulkar was only 26, he died in 1999. Notably, the cricket player has frequently emphasised the support and strength he received from his father throughout challenging times in his career.
Ramakant Achrekar, Tendulkar’s first coach, was equally important to his career because he saw his potential early on and provided him with guidance. Sachin Tendulkar trained in Shivaji Park in Mumbai under Achrekar’s supervision. Achrekar, who died in 2019 at the age of 87, received the Padma Shri in 2010 and the Dronacharya Award in 1990 for his services to Indian cricket.
Finally, Ajit, Sachin Tendulkar older brother, was crucial in acquainting him with the sport. Ajit was the one who brought his younger brother to Achrekar sir after initially recognising his ability. He supported him during his early years. Tendulkar frequently credits Ajit with ensuring that his aspirations received the proper guidance and encouragement.
The first cricket player to reach a double century in ODIs is Sachin Tendulkar.
He participated in 664 international matches over his 24-year career, scoring 34,357 runs at an average of 48.52. He is the only player to reach 100 international hundreds and the best run scorer in international cricket. He amassed 18,426 runs and 49 hundreds in ODIs and pounded 15,921 runs and 51 hundreds in Test matches. In addition, he was the first cricket player to appear in 200 Test matches and to achieve a double century in ODIs. When India defeated Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup final, he also won the trophy.
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