Updated January 2nd, 2019 at 22:03 IST

Mohammad Kaif, VVS Laxman, and others extend heartfelt condolences following the death of eminent cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar

Veteran Indian cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar, who is known as the mentor of Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday, December 2 at his residence in Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai.

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Veteran Indian cricket coach Ramakant Vithal Achrekar passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday, December 2 at his residence in Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai. The eminent coach has who is known to have trained several legendary cricketers most notably Sachin Tendulkar, have been honoured with Dronacharya Award for his services in 1990. He has also served as the selector for Mumbai cricket team. Several celebrities across different platforms have lamented the death of the legendary soul. Cricket personalities including Mohammad Kaif and VVS Laxman among others have extended condolence to the family of the demised soul.

READ: Indian Cricket Coach Ramakant Achrekar Passes Away At The Age Of 87

Here are the celebrities who paid tribute to the ace Cricket coach:

Mohammad Kaif

Condolences to his family and loved ones on the passing away of #RamakantAchrekar sir, who shaped and gave us a gift called Sachin Tendulkar ! pic.twitter.com/S7LIhNV4rh
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)

VVS Laxman

My heartfelt condolences on the passing away of #RamakantAchrekar Sir , who was instrumental in giving a jewel to Indian cricket. pic.twitter.com/qUZzG5Guf9
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)

Rohit Sharma

Sad to hear about the passing of Achrekar Sir. Man who instilled grit & discipline in Mumbai cricket 🏏
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45)

Suresh Raina

You will always be remembered as one of the finest cricketing minds, #RamakantAchrekar sir. Thank you for giving us the gift that is @sachin_rt and inspiring millions others. You will be missed. Thoughts & prayers with the family. pic.twitter.com/zyJLr528VM
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)

Rahul Bose

The end of one of the great sporting stories of my generation. Rest in peace #RamakantAchrekar My condolences to his family, @sachin_rt and hundreds of cricketers who learnt from him.
— Rahul Bose (@RahulBose1)

Atul Kasbekar

RIP #RamakantAchrekar

His vision to spot the latent talent in a very young @sachin_rt is testimony to the coach’s genius

Thank you sir 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar)

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The news of the sudden demise of the Cricket legend was announced by Board of Control for Cricket in India. They took to Twitter and announced the news saying, "The BCCI expresses its deepest sympathy on the passing of Dronacharya award-winning guru Shri Ramakant Achrekar. Not only did he produce great cricketers, but also trained them to be fine human beings. His contribution to Indian Cricket has been immense."

The BCCI expresses its deepest sympathy on the passing of Dronacharya award-winning guru Shri Ramakant Achrekar. Not only did he produce great cricketers, but also trained them to be fine human beings. His contribution to Indian Cricket has been immense. pic.twitter.com/mK0nQODo6b
— BCCI (@BCCI)

The state Cricket body also confirmed the news and paid tribute to the departed soul. Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) took to Twitter and said, "Ramakant Achrekar Sir passes away. Deepest Condolences to the family from Mumbai Cricket Association."

Ramakant Achrekar Sir passes away.
Deepest Condolences to the family from Mumbai Cricket Association.
— Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) (@MumbaiCricAssoc)

Published January 2nd, 2019 at 19:51 IST

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