Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday adviced youngsters not to take short cuts in life if they want to be successful in future.
“In my life I have learnt so many things, one thing which I possibly missed out, talking about discipline, concentration, focus, planning, execution, but above all I think there were number of occasions when I was not able to perform to my expectations,” Tendulkar said. “I failed also, but sport and right team taught me to get back on my feet again and not find short cuts. There will be tough challenges along the way (but) don’t cheat (otherwise) you will get exposed in front of the whole world.”
Sachin Tendulkar, along with former England captain Mike Gatting and Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Vijay Patil recently launched the ‘Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy DY Patil Sports Centre’ in Nerul. He also recalled the memories and shared the contribution made by his brother Ajit and his late coach Ramakant Achrekar.
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“I started discussing cricket with my brother from day one of my career and even on the last day of my career when I was dismissed, we were still discussing how I got dismissed and what could I have done, knowing that I may not go out to bat again. So his contribution is invaluable,” he added.
“The second person my coach Ramakant Achrekar Sir, I miss him today. He has played a huge role in my life in making me who I am today. Those childhood experiences will stay with me and what he did for me, not just for me, but I have got another India player Vinod Kambli, we both thought of Achrekar sir today and this is a big step in my life because the game has given me everything,” he said.
“I have got a world class player sitting next to me Mike Gatting, I grew up watching him and also had privilege to play against him,” added Sachin Tendulkar. “We should push ourselves to play some sport, adopt some sport, it could be for fun. The dream is to transform India from a sports-loving nation to sports playing nation. It is all about health, keeping good health and leading new lifestyle.”
He further said that students should know how to maintain a balance between studies and sports
“I will say it is important to focus on both the things. It is important to have a balance. When you are on the ground think about it and when you are studying, think about that. I want to give message to parents that be it studies or sports, don’t put pressure on kids,” Sachin Tendulkar concluded.
