WV Raman was Sachin Tendulkar's teammate on the batting great's maiden Test tour — to Pakistan in 1989. Now, Raman, the former left-handed batsman, will guide Arjun, the son of the baby of that 1989 team as coach of India's under-19 team which is set to tour Sri Lanka.

"We are happy on Arjun being selected in Indian under-19 team. It is an important milestone in his cricketing life. Anjali and I will always support Arjun in his choices and pray for his success," Sachin said yesterday.