Sachin Tendulkar's Heartfelt Tribute to His Mentor on Guru Purnima

On Guru Purnima, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar honored his late coach Ramakant Achrekar with a touching tribute. He expressed his gratitude for Achrekar's guidance and influence on his life and career. Tendulkar's heartfelt message on social media highlights the enduring bond between them, showcasing how Achrekar played a pivotal role in shaping him into one of cricket's greatest players. This tribute not only reflects Tendulkar's respect for his mentor but also emphasizes the importance of mentorship in sports.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 29, 2026, 19:34 IST

A Tribute to a Legendary Coach

Mumbai: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar honored his childhood coach, the late Ramakant Achrekar, on Guru Purnima. He expressed that he always feels he has 'one more thank you' to offer to the man who significantly influenced his development as both a cricketer and a person.

Tendulkar, who made it a yearly ritual to visit Achrekar's home for blessings while his mentor was alive, continued this tradition by sharing an emotional message on social media.

In his heartfelt post on X, Tendulkar reflected, "Standing here today, I realized something. No matter how many years pass, I’ll always feel like I have one more ‘thank you’ left to say. Thank you for believing in me, guiding me, and helping me become the person I am. Happy Guru Purnima, Achrekar Sir."

Standing here today, I realised something. No matter how many years pass, I’ll always feel like I have one more ‘thank you’ left to say.

Thank you for believing in me, guiding me, and helping me become the person I am.

Happy Guru Purnima, Achrekar Sir. pic.twitter.com/PzgaXztl1s

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 29, 2026

Achrekar, renowned as one of India's most esteemed cricket coaches, recognized Tendulkar's exceptional talent at a young age and played a crucial role in his development. Tendulkar eventually became the highest run-scorer in international cricket and the first player to achieve 100 international centuries.

The relationship between coach and student is one of the most treasured in Indian sports, with Tendulkar consistently acknowledging Achrekar's pivotal role in his remarkable career.