29 July,2026 08:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sachin Tendulkar (Pic: File Pic)
Former Team India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared a post on his official social media handle on the occasion of Guru Purnima.
He paid a heartfelt tribute to his childhood coach, the late Ramakant Achrekar. In his post, the former cricketer said that he will always have "one more 'thank you' left to say" to his coach.
"Standing here today, I realised something. No matter how many years pass, I'll always feel like I have one more âthank 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," read his post's caption.
Achrekar, one of Indian cricket's most celebrated coaches, spotted Tendulkar's extraordinary talent as a youngster and played a defining role in nurturing the batting great, who went on to become the highest run-scorer in international cricket and the first player to score 100 international centuries.
Tendulkar has always been an active social media user. The former cricketer is also known for being vocal on social issues. Recently, he also shared a post on the large-scale protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and several student organisations. He stated that adults in the country have the responsibility of shaping the culture where hard work is rewarded.
In his illustrious international career, Tendulkar has played 200 Test matches for India and has garnered 15,921 runs, including 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries. Apart from this, he has also represented India in 463 ODIs and has scored 18,426 runs, with the help of 49 tons and 96 half-centuries.
Tendulkar also holds the record for most runs in international cricket. Having donned the Indian colours in 664 international matches, he smashed 34,357 runs.
(With PTI Inputs)
