Sachin: 501 Things You Didn't Know About The Master BlasterWhen he picks up the willow, cricket fans across the world hold their breath. Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is not just a cricketer, but an inspirer of dreams, a statistician's delight and a treat for a cricket connoisseur. This book delves into the life of the milestone man, both on and off the field, through quizzes and a slew of factoids and trivia about him. The questions, encompassing various phases of Sachin's life and cricketing career, try to unravel the enigma that is the man and gives a chance to his fans to test their knowledge about their idol. Ranging from his childhood, to his days as a prodigy, to his baptism by fire in international cricket, to the making of the greatest modern-day cricketer and an iconic brand, the book covers a wide spectrum of interesting information and lesser-known facts about India's biggest sporting icon. |
Contents
Family Matters | |
Opening Spell | |
Baptism by Fire | |
The Game Changer | |
Ascent to the | |
The Reign | |
The Dreamcatcher | |
The Milestone | |
Rise of the Phoenix | |
Beyond the Boundary | |
Answers Acknowledgements | |
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