NAVI MUMBAI: Giving his own example, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday exhorted youngsters not to take short cuts in life if they are to avoid getting \u201cexposed in front of the world\u201d. \u201cIn 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,\u201d Tendulkar said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI 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\u2019t cheat (otherwise) you will get exposed in front of the whole world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tendulkar, along with former England captain Mike Gatting and Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Vijay Patil, launched the \u2018Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy DY Patil Sports Centre\u2019 in Nerul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The batting great also recalled the contribution made by his brother Ajit and the late Ramakant Achrekar , his coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tendulkar also spoke about \u2018Achrekar sir\u2019, who taught him at the Shivaji Park ground in central Mumbai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThose childhood experiences will stay with me and what he did for me, not just for me, but I have got another India player \u2013 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said that he grew watching up Mike Gatting, who played 79 Tests for England, and later played against him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI 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,\u201d added Tendulkar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also batted for a fit and healthy India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is all about health, keeping good health and leading new lifestyle,\u201d urged Tendulkar, who has spoken about it on multiple platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that students should maintain a balance between studies and sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI want to give message to parents that be it studies or sports, don\u2019t put pressure on kids,\u201d he signed off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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