The most celebrated Indian cricketer of all time, he received the Bharat Ratna Award - India's highest civilian honour on the day of his retirement. Now Sachin Tendulkar tells his own remarkable story - from his first Test cap at the age of 16 to his 100th international century and the emotional final farewell that brought his country to a standstill.
Never has a cricketer been burdened with so many expectations; never has a cricketer performed at such a high level for so long and with such style - scoring more runs and making more centuries than any other player, in both Tests and one-day games.
His many achievements with India include winning the World Cup and topping the world Test rankings. Yet he has also known his fair share of frustration and failure - from injuries and early World Cup exits to stinging criticism from the press, especially during his unhappy tenure as captain.
Despite his celebrity status, Sachin Tendulkar has always remained a very private man, devoted to his family and his country. Now, for the first time, he provides a fascinating insight into his personal life and gives a frank and revealing account of a sporting life like no other.
SACHIN TENDULKAR made his Test debut at the age of 16. One of the most gifted and entertaining batsmen to have played international cricket, he scored more runs and made more centuries than any other player in history in both Tests and ODIs. In 2013 he retired from cricket after playing his 200th and final Test in front of his home crowd in Mumbai.
BORIA MAJUMDAR completed his doctorate on the Social History of Indian Cricket at St Johns College, Oxford. He is also Consulting Editor, Sports, of the India Today Group.
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