| 1. Ramakant Achrekar was born in a Marathi family in Malvan, located about 500 km from Mumbai. |
| 2. At 11 years old, Achrekar moved to Bombay (now Mumbai) with his parents. |
| 3. In 1943, he began studying at Chabildas High School in Dadar West, Bombay, where he started playing Cricket. |
| 4. Achrekar played club cricket for New Hind Sports Club and Young Maharashtra XI. |
| 5. He participated in a single first-class match in 1964, scoring 30 runs for All-India State Bank against Hyderabad. |
| 6. His first coaching student was Ramnath Parkar, an opening batsman who represented India twice in the 1980s. |
| 7. Sachin Tendulkar made his debut at Brabourne Stadium for CCI upon Achrekar's recommendation. |
| 8. Several international players, including Sachin Tendulkar, were trained by Achrekar, who also mentored Vinod Kambli, Pravin Amre, and Ajit Agarkar. |
| 9. Achrekar built relationships with his students by rewarding them with treats like Pani Puri and Kulfi for good performances. |
| 10. Sachin Tendulkar regularly expressed his respect and thankfulness to Achrekar throughout his career. |
| 11. Ramakant Achrekar passed away on January 2, 2019, due to age-related ailments. |
| 12. He founded Kamath Memorial Cricket Club at Shivaji Park. |
| 13. He served as a selector for the Mumbai cricket team. |
| 14. He participated in a single first-class match in 1963, scoring 30 runs for State Bank of India against Hyderabad. |
| 15. He was known for his strict yet nurturing approach, emphasizing mastery of cricket fundamentals. |
| 16. He fostered peer learning environments where senior players mentored juniors. |
| 17. Shivaji Park became a cricketing hub due to his influence and rigorous training methods. |
