 "Ramakant Achrekar passes away at 87: Cricket fraternity pays rich tribute to 'king among cricket gurus'")
Ramakant Achrekar, the celebrated cricket coach credited for discovering Sachin Tendulkar, passed away on Wednesday. At 87, Achrekar had been battling old-age related ailments for the last few days. He was the father figure of Mumbai cricket responsible for shaping careers of young cricketers who would go on to play for the national side. His other famous proteges include Vinod Kambli, Pravin Amre, Ajit Agarkar, Ramesh Powar, Balwinder Singh Sandhu, Sameer Dhighe among others. As soon as the news of his death broke out, tributes started pouring in. Here’s how cricket fraternity paid rich tribute to the Dronacharya awardee.
Ramakant Achrekar is no more. Deepest condolensces to the family and to his students including Sachin Pravin Amre and Atul Ranade. Will forever live in peoples hearts in India. Thanks Sir for all you did for Indian cricket.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) January 2, 2019
Sad to know that Ramakant Achrekar sir is no more. My homage to the great soul and condolences to the family. #Achrekarsir
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) January 2, 2019
The BCCI expresses its deepest sympathy on the passing of Dronacharya award-winning guru Shri Ramakant Achrekar. Not only did he produce great cricketers, but also trained them to be fine human beings. His contribution to Indian Cricket has been immense. pic.twitter.com/mK0nQODo6b
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 2, 2019
Ramakant Achrekar Sir passes away.
— Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) (@MumbaiCricAssoc) January 2, 2019
Deepest Condolences to the family from Mumbai Cricket Association.
My heartfelt condolences on the passing away of #RamakantAchrekar Sir , who was instrumental in giving a jewel to Indian cricket. pic.twitter.com/qUZzG5Guf9
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 2, 2019
Condolences to his family and loved ones on the passing away of #RamakantAchrekar sir, who shaped and gave us a gift called Sachin Tendulkar ! pic.twitter.com/S7LIhNV4rh
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 2, 2019
The Indian players will be seen wearing black armbands in Sydney I hope. RV Achrekar rest in peace. You were the king among cricket gurus.
— Clayton J Murzello (@ClaytonMurzello) January 2, 2019
With inputs from PTI
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