Guru purnima day

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj: Cricket maestro and Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar unveiled a memorial of his ‘Guru’ and legendary cricket coach Ramakant Vitthal Achrekar at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park – also known as the ‘cradle of Indian cricket – on Tuesday evening.

Present to honour Achrekar (December 03, 1932-January 02, 2019) on his 92nd birth anniversary was Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray, former cricketer Vinod Kambli, hordes of cricket fans and others, near the CSM Park’s Gate No. 5.

Setting the tone for the inaugural, Tendulkar said in an X post: “Today is a very special day as we pay tribute to someone who gave so much to cricket and my life. I would be extremely happy if you join me as we unveil Achrekar Sir’s memorial on his birth anniversary and honour his incredible legacy.”