Here are a few pictures of Sachin Tendulkar from Ajit Wadekar's funeral in Mumbai on Friday.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar today paid rich tributes to Ajit Wadekar and said the demise of the former India captain was an "irreparable and personal loss" for him. Wadekar passed away at a South Mumbai hospital on August 15 at the age of 77 after a prolonged illness.
Here are a few pictures of Sachin Tendulkar from Ajit Wadekar's funeral in Mumbai on Friday.
(With PTI inputs)
1. Sachin: Its an irreparable loss
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This is an irreparable loss. I will say it is a personal loss. People know Wadekar sir as a great cricketer, but I was fortunate enough to see him as a great cricketer as well as a wonderful person. For me, he was very important. Over the years our relationship grew stronger, Sachin says. PC: Hemant Padalkar
2. How Wadekar helped Sachin in his career!
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Recollecting how Wadekar helped to shape up his career, Sachin said, "Wadekar sir has a big contribution in my life, especially at a critical stage. I was a 20-year-old youngster at that time and it was easy for me to go off the track." PC: PC: Hemant Padalkar
3. 'He knew how to bring the best out of us'
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As a 20-year-old, Sachin needed the guidance of an experienced person, who himself had played and performed at that level and it was Wadekar who guided him at that time. "He understood how to bring the best out of the players. I was personally benefited by his presence in the team," Sachin said. PC: Hemant Padalkar
4. 'He was liked by everyone'
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Remembering more about Wadekar, Sachin added, "He had the capability to segregate. Whenever there were discussions on cricket or during team meetings he was serious and focused. But when we used to sit for dinner, that time he used to take centre stage with his humour. He was liked by everyone." PC: Hemant Padalkar
5. 'A great loss for the entire cricket fraternity'
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Along with Sachin, former India cricketers Sameer Dighe, Vinod Kambli, ex-hockey captain M M Somaiya, past and present MCA officials also paid their tributes to the former India captain along with several others. PC: Hemant Padalkar
