Sports fraternity express gratitude towards their coaches on eve of 'Teacher's Day'

The first name a successful athlete takes after winning a title is usually that of his coach. Like every year, Indian sports stars took the occasion of Teachers day to thank their coaches for their constant guidance throughout their journeys.

The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a scholar, Bharat Ratna recipient, and the first Vice President and second President of independent India, who was born on September 5, 1888.

From Virat Kohli to Suresh Raina, Indian athletes remembered their teachers on the occasion. 

Here is a collection of the top wishes:

Ishant Sharma: On the occasion of #TeachersDay2020 let’s thank all our teachers who have shaped us for a brighter future! Their invaluable service does absolute wonders! Wishing all the teachers a very #HappyTeachersDay!

Sachin Tendulkar: COVID19 has shut schools, yet teachers have gone online to continue teaching. Always inspiring!

Forever grateful to them for shaping us into better human beings and helping us progress.

#HappyTeachersDay to all & my 3 special teachers, my father, Achrekar sir & my brother Ajit.

Shikhar Dhawan: On #TeachersDay, I’d like to thank and appreciate my childhood coach Madan Sharma ji for guiding me and helping me get to where I am today.

Mayank Agarwal: I'm thankful for all the teachers who are earnest in their duties and have laid the groundwork for the success and development of innumerable



students in life. 

Virat Kohli: Happy Teacher's day to all the teachers and coaches who encourage us and stand by us by being our constant pillar of support. 

Prabir Das: Aloke Rudra Sir, without whom I would not have been here today. Thank you, sir, for taking me to trials for the SAIL football academy. I know what you have done to me sir and will be ever grateful to you for everything. Happy teacher’s day sir! #MyFirstTeacher #TeachersDay

Shikha Pandey: Happy Teacher’s day to all the kind, selfless & compassionate teachers.

I’ve had some great teachers, coaches & mentors in my life. 

‘Things worth having in life never come easy, work hard’-was something my fav teacher at school always said. #gratitude 

Any quote that u remember?

Pragyan Ojha: Happy Teachers Day to one and all !

Anil Kumble: To all the teachers who have guided me. A big Gratitude.

Ajinkya Rahane: Everyday I have the quest to learn a little more from my mentors, my game, my teammates, my coaches, my family and everyone around. #HappyTeachersDay to everyone who has ever taught me anything 

Here’s to letting the urge to learn, never die.

VVS Laxman: From a teacher to the President of India, the contribution of Shri Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan in Nation Building is  invaluable. On his birth anniversary, I wish all the teachers across the Nation a very #HappyTeachersDay .

Also my gratitude to everyone who has taught me something.