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“Three guiding hands”- Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute to his father, brother Ajit and coach Achrekar on Teachers Day

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Published at :September 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Modified at :September 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Sachin Tendulkar, Lord's 2025

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Sachin Tendulkar is the highest run-getter in tests and ODIs and has played the most matches in both formats as well.

Sachin Tendulkar, the renowned batting mainstay of India, is still indebted to his “three guiding hands,” who were instrumental in his early career.

On Teachers’ Day, ‘Master Blaster’ thanked his brother Ajit, his first coach Ramakant Vitthal Achrekar, and his father Ramesh Tendulkar for helping him along the way.

Sachin Tendulkar’s father, Ramesh Tendulkar, a noted Marathi author, died in 1999 during that year’s Cricket World Cup. Sachin frequently uploads postings in which he recalls the moment he shared with his father.

Achrekar, his coach, died on January 2, 2019, at the age of 87. Under Achrekar, Sachin improved his technique and made the necessary progress to become one of the greatest of all time. In 1990, Achrekar was given the Dronacharya Award for his contribution to the sport as a coach. He also received the Padma Shri Award in 2010, one of the country’s highest civilian awards.

Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute to his three teachers

Sachin Tendulkar 100th international 100
Sachin Tendulkar 100th international 100. (Image Source: ACC)

Sachin Tendulkar’s elder brother, Ajit, has been his guiding light in life and cricket. He supported his love for cricket and also stayed with him on tours when he was young.

“The journey started with a coin, a kit bag, and three guiding hands: my father, Achrekar sir, and Ajit. Grateful, always. #TeachersDay,” Sachin wrote on X on Friday.

Tendulkar is regarded as one of the greatest batters of all time. He had a long, 24-year career that began in 1989 at the age of 16 and ended in 2013, at the age of 40. Sachin amassed 34,357 runs in 664 international appearances at an average of 48.52. Sachin is the highest run-scorer in international cricket. He has scored 100 centuries and 164 half-centuries, most in international cricket.

With 18,426 runs in ODIs at an average of 44.83, 49 centuries, and 96 half-centuries, Tendulkar ruled the ODI world as well. He was also the first men’s cricketer to score a double ton in ODIs and remains the only player to play 200 tests.

He participated in a record-equaling 6 World Cups in 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011. He won the 2011 World Cup with the Indian team.

How many runs did Sachin Tendulkar score in international cricket?

Sachin Tendulkar hammered 34,357 runs in 664 international appearances at an average of 48.52.

How many runs did Sachin Tendulkar slam in the ODIs?

Sachin Tendulkar scored 18,426 runs in ODIs at an average of 44.83.

How many centuries did Sachin Tendulkar hit in international cricket?

Sachin Tendulkar scored 100 centuries and 164 half-centuries.

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