ramakant achrekar

"Like many of his students, I learnt my ABCD of cricket under Sir’s guidance. His contribution to my life cannot be captured in words. He built the foundation that I stand on," tweeted Sachin Tendulkar. #RIP #RamakantAchrekar

On the fourth anniversary of Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement from international cricket, here's a list of six little-known anecdotes about one of India's most illustrious sport stars.

For many Indian celebrities and public figures, their teachers inspired them to go after the impossible, to dream big dreams, and to remain diligent in the pursuit of their passions and talents. Here are the stories of 10 amazing teachers who made a difference in the lives of their extraordinary students.