Sachin Tendulkar recalls savouring tasty food at childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar's house. (Photo Source: Sanjeev Verma/Hindustan Times via Getty Images) Sachin Tendulkar’s childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar’s memorial was unveiled by the legendary cricketer at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park in Mumbai on December 3.

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday described his celebrated childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar as an "all-rounder" and a one-stop shop who was way ahead of his time when it came to teaching cricket as his coaching went beyond the field.

Sachin Tendulkar unveils the memorial of his 'Guru' Ramakant Achrekar at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai, on his 92nd birth anniversary. Read below for details.

Achrekar was honoured with the prestigious Dronacharya Award in 1990 and the Padma Shri in 2010.He passed away in January 2019. Shivaji Park holds historical importance as it witnessed the nurturing of numerous veteran cricketers under the mentorship of Achrekar.

At the unveiling of the Ramakant Achrekar Memorial at Shivaji Park, Sachin Tendulkar delivered an inspiring message to young cricketers. The India legend spoke about respecting ones cricket kit, which is a crucial virtue.

Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar and MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday unveiled legendary cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar’s memorial at the iconic Shivaji Park

Sachin Tendulkar shared an emotional moment when he met former India teammate and childhood friend Vinod Kambli during the unveiling of a memorial dedicated to their former coach Ramakant Achrekar in Mumbai.

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday described his celebrated childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar as an "all-rounder" and a one-stop shop who was way ahead of his time when it came to teaching cricket as his coaching went beyond the field.

Sachin Tendulkar was speaking after unveiling the legendary coach Achrekars memorial at the iconic Shivaji Park in Mumbai.

Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to his childhood coach, Ramakant Achrekar, unveiling a memorial at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. He shared memories of Achrekar's innovative coaching methods that developed a street-smart approach in his students.

Sachin Tendulkar unveiled his childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar's memorial at the iconic Shivaji Park in Mumbai.