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Sachin

Sachin

The Story of the World's Greatest Batsman: 50th Birthday Collector's Edition

Gulu Ezekiel
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Sachin Tendulkar made an immediate impact on the cricket world at the tender age of 16 in 1989. For the next 24 years he went from strength to strength and even in his teens was recognized as one of the world’s greatest batsmen. By the end of his career in 2013 he had cemented his place as one of cricket’s all-time greats.
This best-selling biography was first released in 2002, followed by the second and third editions in 2010 and 2012. The Collector’s Edition marks the master’s 50th birthday, a decade since his retirement.
Prolific author Gulu Ezekiel pens a compelling account of Sachin the man and the legend. He tracks him from his childhood and follows him on his meteoric rise to international stardom. With meticulous attention to detail, Ezekiel reconstructs the crucial matches and events that have marked Tendulkar’s glittering career.

‘An eminently readable life story of India’s most loved sportsperson’–JT Jacob, The Hindu

Imprint: Ebury Press

Published: Apr/2023

ISBN: 9780143417408

Length : 400 Pages

MRP : ₹699.00

Sachin

The Story of the World's Greatest Batsman: 50th Birthday Collector's Edition

Gulu Ezekiel

Sachin Tendulkar made an immediate impact on the cricket world at the tender age of 16 in 1989. For the next 24 years he went from strength to strength and even in his teens was recognized as one of the world’s greatest batsmen. By the end of his career in 2013 he had cemented his place as one of cricket’s all-time greats.
This best-selling biography was first released in 2002, followed by the second and third editions in 2010 and 2012. The Collector’s Edition marks the master’s 50th birthday, a decade since his retirement.
Prolific author Gulu Ezekiel pens a compelling account of Sachin the man and the legend. He tracks him from his childhood and follows him on his meteoric rise to international stardom. With meticulous attention to detail, Ezekiel reconstructs the crucial matches and events that have marked Tendulkar’s glittering career.

‘An eminently readable life story of India’s most loved sportsperson’–JT Jacob, The Hindu

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Gulu Ezekiel

Gulu Ezekiel (born 1959) is one of India's most prolific sports journalists and the author of 16 books as well as a contributor to many more. He began his career with Indian Express, Chennai in 1982 before moving to New Delhi in 1991. He was Sports Editor at Asian Age, NDTV and indya.com besides stints in The Pioneer, Financial Express and Outlook. Since turning freelance in 2001 his byline has appeared in over 100 publications in India and around the world.
Ezekiel has authored four books for Penguin India and Puffin and this is the fourth edition of his best-selling Sachin. His other books include Sourav: A Biography; The Penguin Book of Cricket Lists; Captain Cool: The MS Dhoni Story and Myths and Mysteries: Indian Sport Behind the Headlines.
He lives in Delhi, surrounded by books, music and his sports memorabilia collection.

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