Sachin Tendulkar

India celebrates National Sports Day on 29th August. So let's get inspired by a sports icon. Know the role of his family and teacher since his childhood ...

And the reason I’m writing to you today, is because I realized that I was wrong.”](https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-open-letter-men-of-today-and-tomorrow-6128959/) [“Like I always say, chase your dreams because dreams do come true.”](https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/print/enjoy-the-game-chase-your-dreams-because-dreams-do-come-true-sachin-tendulkar/) [“When it comes to national anthem, everything else takes a backseat.”](https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-cricketer-national-anthem-video-5554739/) [“When you win something or score a century you say you are happy, but not satisfied. In his or her journey how family and teachers can shape the child’s success? Truly, success is teamwork which begins early in childhood with the great role of family, friends and teachers. Be it joining him on holidays and having discussions with him on cricket, or when he was a little stressed and wanting to find a solution so he could perform better. When I was 11 or 12, those were the days when I used to hop back on his scooter and play a couple of practice matches a day. The following words of Tendulkar remind us how important it is to have a role model in life and how parents are a child’s first role model. As and when he called them to come and bowl to him at the nets, they had left their work aside to come and help him. Sachin remembers Anjali’s words-“You continue with your cricket and I will take the responsibility of the family.” He gave me freedom at the age of 11…Every time I have done something special, showed my bat, it was for my father.” These words of Tendulkar remind us how important it is to have role models from the early years of childhood. Not only did Achrekar Sir teach the skills and technique of the game but also made extra efforts to shape his career as the ‘Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar’. One thing which he always told Tendulkar, “Whatever you do,I know you will always give it 100 per cent,and that I have full faith and confidence in you.” His encouragement meant a lot to Tendulkar. In this process, the role of family, teachers and friends become very essential in inculcating values and shaping his or her career.