Sachin Tendulkar pays emotional tribute to coach Ramakant Achrekar on Guru PurnimaSachin Tendulkar paid a heartfelt tribute to his late coach Ramakant Achrekar on Guru Purnima, visiting his memorial at Shivaji Park and thanking the mentor who shaped both his cricketing career and character through years of dedicated guidanceBy IANS Updated On - 29 July 2026, 06:01 PM'Thank you for believing in me': Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute to coach Ramakant Achrekar on Guru Purnima. (Photo:IANS)Mumbai: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar paid an emotional tribute to his late coach Ramakant Achrekar on the occasion of Guru Purnima, saying he would always feel there was ‘one more thank you’ left to express to the man who shaped both his cricket and character. Happy Guru Purnima, Achrekar Sir,” Tendulkar wrote in a post on social media. The memorial dedicated to Achrekar was unveiled in 2024 at Shivaji Park, with Tendulkar present at the ceremony. He passed away in January 2019, leaving behind a rich legacy through the many cricketers he mentored, with Shivaji Park remaining synonymous with his remarkable contribution to Indian cricket.