Ramesh Thambichetty
Watch the heartwarming reunion of cricket legends Vinod Kambli and Sachin Tendulkar at the memorial unveiling for their childhood coach, Ramakant Achrekar, at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
In a heartfelt and poignant reunion, former Indian cricket stars Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli came together at Shivaji Park in Mumbai for the unveiling of a memorial dedicated to their childhood coach, Ramakant Achrekar. The event marked a significant moment, not only for the cricket community but also for fans who have cherished the duo’s incredible journey from their school days to international cricket.
The video of their interaction quickly went viral on social media, capturing an emotional moment that resonated with many. Tendulkar, ever the gentleman, was seen assisting Kambli, who appeared visibly frail and needed support to stand. The sight of Tendulkar gently helping his old friend was both touching and powerful, highlighting the deep bond they share.
Kambli and Tendulkar’s friendship dates back to their early days at Shardashram Vidyamandir, where under the guidance of Coach Achrekar, they forged an unforgettable partnership. Their legendary 664-run stand in a school match remains one of the highest partnerships in any form of cricket and set the stage for their future careers.
Despite the ups and downs in their personal and professional lives, this reunion served as a reminder of the enduring spirit of camaraderie that the sport fosters. The memorial for Coach Achrekar, a man who played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of several cricketers, including Tendulkar and Kambli, was the perfect occasion for this emotional reunion.
Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sachin Tendulkar met his childhood form and ex-India cricketer Vinod Kambli at the inauguration of a memorial of renowned cricket coach Ramakant Vitthal Achrekar at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park on Tuesday. Sachin and Kambli were childhood friends and both of them went on to play for the national team. While Sachin became a legendary name in the history of the sport, Kambli was unable to capitalise on a brilliant start to his career. In the recent past, videos have emerged of him struggling to walk properly, which has left fans worried about his health
In a video shared by Shivaji Park Gymkhana, Sachin was seen greeting Kambli. Kambli looked quite frail and he could not even get up from his seat. He held Sachin’s hand for quite a long time before the legendary batter walked away. The video left a lot of the fans puzzled due to the awkward nature of the meeting.
During his decorated career, Sachin amassed 34,357 runs in 664 international appearances at an average of 48.52. Sachin is the highest run-scorer in international cricket. He has scored 100 centuries and 164 half-centuries, most in international cricket. He is the only player to have a century of centuries.
Apart from Test cricket, Sachin has created numerous records in the ODI format as well. 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 has the highest runs in both formats as well. The Master Blaster is also the first-ever cricketer to have hit a double hundred in ODIs and to have played a total of 200 Test matches.
Tendulkar was a part of the Indian Team which won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011. After his World Cup debut in 1992, Though Tendulkar failed to win an ICC Champions Trophy with India, he was a part of a total of five CT campaigns with Team India. Tendulkar has a solid record in the Champions Trophy as well, though not as good as his World Cup records.
