THE SHARDASHRAM STORY ! ही आहे मुंबई क्रिकेटच्या सुवर्णकाळाची कहाणी! जिथे संस्कृती घडवली गेली!

There are places that are more than just buildings. For generations of Mumbai cricketers, Shardashram Vidyamandir was one such place — a school where cricket was not merely played, but lived every single day. And at the heart of that cricketing culture was the legendary Ramakant Achrekar Sir. From the dusty grounds of Mumbai and the famous cricketing atmosphere of Shivaji Park, Achrekar Sir’s coaching philosophy helped shape some extraordinary cricketers. His name became inseparably connected with the development of players such as Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli, Pravin Amre, Ajit Agarkar, Chandrakant Pandit, Ramesh Powar, Sameer Dighe, Paras Mhambrey, Lalchand Rajput, Balwinder Singh Sandhu and many others who went on to make their mark in Indian and domestic cricket. But this is not just a story about famous names. It is about the discipline, friendships, rivalries, school matches, practice sessions, coaches, grounds and unforgettable memories that made Mumbai school cricket special. It is about an era when Harris Shield and Giles Shield cricket could become the starting point of a cricketer's journey. It is about the culture of Mumbai cricket in the 1980s and 1990s — an era when playing for your school, your club and Mumbai meant everything. And it is about the enduring legacy of Achrekar Sir, whose influence went far beyond runs and wickets. Shardashram, Cricket & Achrekar Sir A journey back to the memories, people and cricketing culture that helped create the golden era of Mumbai cricket. 🎙️ The TD’s Show | TD Sports Media If you grew up watching Mumbai cricket, played school or club cricket in Mumbai, trained at Shivaji Park, followed Achrekar Sir, or simply love the history of Indian cricket — this episode is for you.