Teacher's day special: 7 Indian cricketers and the childhood coaches behind their success 

Teachers shape our future and guide us toward success. In the world of cricket, childhood coaches play a similar role, nurturing young talent and helping them achieve their dreams.

On this Teacher's Day, we celebrate the incredible bond between seven Indian cricketers and their childhood coaches, who have been instrumental in their journey to stardom.

1) Rohit Sharma and Dinesh Lad

Rohit Sharma attributes a large part of his cricketing acumen to Dinesh Lad. Lad recognized Rohit's talent at a young age and worked tirelessly to shape him.

2) Virat Kohli and Rajkumar Sharma

The story of Virat Kohli's success is incomplete without the mention of Rajkumar Sharma. He played a pivotal role in Kohli's rise as one of the world's best cricketers.

3) Ajinkya Rahane and Vidyadhar Paradkar

Ajinkya Rahane owes his early cricketing education to Vidyadhar Paradkar. Paradkar's mentorship helped Rahane develop into a dependable batter.

4) Ishan Kishan and Uttam Mazumdar

Ishan Kishan has Uttam Mazumdar to thank for his early cricketing lessons. Mazumdar's coaching and guidance have been pivotal in Ishan's rise to prominence in Indian cricket.

5) Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jwala Singh

Yashasvi Jaiswal's remarkable rise from a tent-dwelling boy to a cricketing sensation wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering dedication of Jwala Singh.

6) Tilak Varma and Salam Bayash

Yashasvi Jaiswal's remarkable rise from a tent-dwelling boy to a cricketing sensation wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering dedication of Jwala Singh.

7) Kuldeep Yadav and Kapil Pandey

Kuldeep Yadav's journey from a small town boy to becoming India's premier left-arm spinner is a testament to his hard work and the guidance of his coach, Kapil Pandey.