Fadnavis offers condolences after demise of cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condoled the demise of celebrated cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar Wednesday, saying his contribution to the sport was unparalleled. Achrekar focused on harnessing his wards' natural talent rather than imparting bookish knowledge, the chief minister said.

Apart from cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, Achrekar shaped the careers of players such as Vinod Kambli, Chandrakant Pandit, Ajit Agarkar and Pravin Amre, Fadnavis noted. Achrekar (87) died here following age-related ailments earlier Wednesday.