Coach Achrekar wants Sachin Tendulkar to bat on
MUMBAI: The World Cup victory has brought joy and pride not only to millions of Indians, but also to the man who taught master blaster Sachin Tendulkar to hold the bat - ramakant achrekara
"This is the best gift a student can ever give a coach. I am delighted and pleased to have coached the God of Cricket," Achrekar (79) told TOI from his Dadar residence. "I always believed India could win the World Cup and Sachin could play a crucial role in making it happen. Finally, it happened yesterday (Saturday)," the former cricket coach said.
"This is the best gift a student can ever give a coach. I am delighted and pleased to have coached the God of Cricket," Achrekar (79) told TOI from his Dadar residence. "I always believed India could win the World Cup and Sachin could play a crucial role in making it happen. Finally, it happened yesterday (Saturday)," the former cricket coach said.
'Achrekar Sir', as he is popularly known, wanted to attend the final at Wankhede, but a bone fracture and the consequent bed rest advised by doctors prevented him from doing so. The last time he met his famous disciple was when Sachin visited his Shivaji Park home on March 15.
