Sachin honours his 'first teacher' father Ramesh with fellowship for young doctors

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar marked Teachers’ Day with a heartfelt tribute to his father and first mentor, Ramesh Tendulkar, while announcing the Professor Ramesh Tendulkar Memorial Fellowship to support young doctors specialising in cleft and craniofacial care.Tendulkar took to X to reflect on the influence his father had on his life and career, stressing that his journey did not begin on a cricket field or with a coach, but at home.“When I think about the people who shaped my journey, I do not begin with a cricket ground or a coach. I begin at home,” Tendulkar wrote.Ramesh Tendulkar, a writer, poet and professor, played a crucial role in nurturing his son's passion for cricket while ensuring that the young Sachin understood the importance of character and integrity.