'Three guiding hands, my father, Achrekar sir, and Ajit': Sachin Tendulkar pens down emotional note on Teachers' Day

Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar thanked his three guiding hands, who played a crucial role in shaping his career from the outset, on the occasion of Teachers' Day.

Sachin took his 'X' formerly known as Twitter to express his gratitude towards his father, Ramesh Tendulkar, his first coach Ramakant Vitthal Achrekar and brother Ajit for guiding him during his journey.

"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.

Sachin's father, Ramesh Tendulkar, passed away more than 26 years ago when he was 26 years old. He often shares posts about his father, recalling the moments he shared with him. His coach, Achrekar, passed away at the age of 87 on January 2, 2019. Sachin refined his batting technique under Achrekar and took the steps towards becoming one of the all-time cricketing greats.

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Achrekar was also conferred with the Dronacharya Award in 1990 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 also often thanks his elder brother Ajit for his contribution in the early moments of his journey with his massive support and guidance.

Sachin Tendulkar is one of the greatest batters to play the gentleman's game. The batting great scored 34,357 runs in 664 international appearances at an average of 48.52. Sachin is the highest run-getter in international cricket. He scored 100 international centuries and 164 half-centuries, which is the most in international cricket. He is the only player to smash 100 tons.

Apart from Tests, Tendulkar also holds a plethora of records in ODIs. With 18,426 runs in ODIs at an average of 44.83, 49 centuries and 96 half-centuries, and 15,921 runs in Tests at an average of 53.78 with 51 centuries and 68 fifties.

Sachin is the highest run-getter in both formats as well. The batting maestro is also the first-ever cricketer to smash a double hundred in ODIs and to have played a total of 200 Test matches.