Everyone today speak highly of Sachin Tendulkar and what a living legend he has become in the world of international cricket. This Indian batsman has taken the cricketing world with storm so much that he gave sleepless nights to many acclaimed bowlers including Australian spinner Shane Warne.
But imagine what would have happened if Sachin wasn’t given a chance to showcase his performance in front of the professionals. Then the world would have surely lost out on an international icon. This is where Ajit Tendulkar, elder brother of Sachin and his coach came in.
Ajit Tendulkar has always been the driving force in Sachin’s life. He was the one who polished and honed the talent of Sachin. He had always been fascinated by the game of cricket. Since childhood he was in love with cricket. He played throughout his schooling and college period as a captain.
Eventually though he gave up his own aspirations and dreams to pursue is a career in cricket for his younger brother Sachin who by then had started showcasing his gift of bat.
Ajit recognized his brother’s talent during they stay in Sahitya Sahawas colony where they both used to play cricket with other children. Soon Ajit took it upon himself to guide and coach Sachin so as to get him ready for international cricket.
Soon Sunil Gavasakar too spotted Sachin and brought him forward to the world of cricket. But much of the thanks should go to Ajit for his rigorous training and endless coaching.
Ajit also wrote a book on Sachin called The Making of Cricketer. Today he feels proud to see his brother’s fame and status in the world. He is an icon in himself.
With junior Tendulkar i.e. Arjun Tendulkar also showing his inclination towards cricket recently who know uncle Ajit might don up the hat of coach once again to train his beloved nephew!
