Maharashtra to Erect Memorial for Coach Achrekar

The Maharashtra government has approved the construction of a six-foot statue of legendary cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, honoring his significant contribution to Indian cricket. Sachin Tendulkar, Achrekar's most famous pupil, expressed his gratitude, stating that Achrekar had a profound impact on many students' lives and that being memorialized at Shivaji Park was his wish. The initiative was led by Sunil Ramachandran, a former student, with support from MNS chief Raj Thackeray. The statue will be maintained by the B V Kamath Memorial Cricket Club without state funding, and is set to be inaugurated on December 3, Achrekar's birthday. Achrekar, who passed away in 2019, coached numerous players, including Tendulkar, Ajit Agarkar, and Vinod Kambli, and received the prestigious Dronacharya Award for his coaching excellence. The memorial symbolizes Achrekar's enduring legacy in nurturing young cricket talent in India.