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“Earlier, my run-up was the traditional type, but Vidya sir guided me to come straighter. He also told me to cock my wrist while bowling and this helped me immensely. I learnt a lot from him—fight to win and never give up. His role was crucial in improving the performance of both Orient Shipping teams,” Tambe told mid-day on Sunday.

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Paradkar showcased fighting spirit while trying to overcome his ill health. “He was so passionate about cricket that he used to coach cricketers despite his health issues. Till his last breath he was helping cricketers improve and was searching for new talent.

“Reading the match perfectly was sir’s best coaching quality. He was always busy with different strategies to plot the downfall of the opposition,” Tambe added.