A few days later, when Gurav went to Sachin's home at La Mer, he was told Sachin had left for England the previous evening.
"My main intention was to take my bat back. The SG one that he never returned. That was the only bat I ever owned in my life. I hope to meet him after retirement and ask him to return it, since he's not using it", says Gurav.
Gurav disclosed how coach Ramakant Achrekar once saw him drunk at a local match five years ago. "He suddenly signalled to me, asking me to join him. All he said was, 'Khelaayla shikavle mee, daaru pyaayla naahi' (I taught you how to bat, I never taught you how to drink alcohol)
Gurav has joined Alcoholics Anonymous, but is yet to kick the bottle.
