If Cricket Is Religion Sachin Is God

Author : Vijay Santhanam
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 9351360377
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book If Cricket is Religion, Sachin is God written by Vijay Santhanam and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-12-05 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With hundred centuries and over 34,000 runs in international cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, the highest run-getter in both Tests and ODIs, is the God of the religion called cricket. His exploits on the field have brought hope and joy to millions of fans. And yet, like God, he has his set of detractors always willing to remove him from the pedestal. In this revised and updated edition, the authors, who consider themselves fans and analysts in equal measure, follow the career of the cricketing demigod - his advent, his peak, his fall, his resurrection and, finally, his retirement. They also talk about India's sensational WC 2011 triumph and Tendulkar's decision to retire from international cricket. Armed with irrefutable statistical data, which they contextualize and analyse with rigour, the authors seek to end all debate on Tendulkar's status as the greatest cricketer of the modern era. They compare him with his peers in both forms of the game, and provide the viewpoint of experts, players and commentators, so that the reader can independently draw conclusions. And if you still don't believe that Sachin is God's gift to the world of cricket, well, God help you!

Author : Ayaz Memon
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 8184955251
Total Pages : 59 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sachin Tendulkar written by Ayaz Memon and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2013-12-02 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From his appearance on the firmament as a 16-year-old, Tendulkar has been a beacon for the new India. ‘When India won the Cricket World Cup in 2011, an abiding image from the celebrations was of the Indian cricket team carrying Sachin Tendulkar on their shoulders around Wankhede stadium. Tendulkar was not the captain of the team and the victory had been a team effort. But for the players, the victory was a gift to a man, arguably India’s greatest cricketer and inarguably one of the very greatest in the world.’ Sachin Tendulkar’s story may have been told many times, but it never stops delighting the cricket fan. In the 25 years that Tendulkar has played cricket, there is almost no existing batting record that he has not broken, or no impossible record that he has not set. He has even changed the way money and endorsements entered the game. At the same time, his incredible batting skills have kept him rooted in the fine traditions of cricket. Some say that one runs out of words when describing Sachin Tendulkar’s prowess and achievements. Others may more emphatically claim that there simply aren’t enough words to talk about this incredible cricketer. Ayaz Memon, one of India’s most prolific journalists, brings with him 33 years of experience in sports writing. He started his career covering sports and went on to edit newspapers like Mid-Day, Bombay Times and DNA as well as magazines like Sportsweek. Ayaz was also sports editor for the Times of India and the Independent at various stages. He is currently consulting editor with NewsX. Indranil Rai is a freelance journalist with an undying passion sports, especially cricket.

Author : Ramachandra Guha
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780330491174
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Corner of a Foreign Field written by Ramachandra Guha and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2003 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: C. K. Nayudu and Sachin Tendulkar naturally figure in this captivating history of cricket in India, but so too—in arresting and unexpected ways—do Mahatma Gandhi and Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The Indian careers of those great English cricketers Lord Harris and D. R. Jardine provide a window into the operations of Empire, while the extraordinary life of India's first great slow bowler, Palwankar Baloo, introduces the still-unfinished struggle against caste discrimination. Later chapters explore the competition between Hindu and Muslim cricketers in colonial India and the extraordinary passions now provoked when India plays Pakistan. An important, pioneering work, this is also a beautifully-written meditation on the ramifications of sport in society at large, and on how sport can influence both social and political history.

Author : HarperCollins Publishers India
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 9351773914
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Harper Sport Omnibus written by HarperCollins Publishers India and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2015-07-10 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sporting icons Sachin, Yuvraj and Mary Kom are role models and symbols of hope for millions of Indians. The true stories behind these legends. Unbreakable: India's best known boxer, five times World Champion and an Olympic medallist, Mary Kom tells the moving and inspiring story of her life with surprising honesty. My years of hard work, the refusal to give up, pushing every boundary there was. The thrill, the joy of winning, the successes. The Olympic bronze, my most prized possession. And boxing, the sport I gave myself to. All of it is real. I was the David who took on the Goliaths in the boxing ring - and I won, most of the time.' Born to parents who were landless agricultural labourers in the state of Manipur in Northeast India, Mary's story is one of relentless struggle and unflagging passion for boxing. A childhood of hard labour prepared her body for the sport as well as any fitness training might have. Her own will and aggression carried her through the minefield of politics that any sport in India is. Nimble of foot and pulling no punches, the boxing ring was her domain. M.C. Mary Kom is not yet ready to call it a day, but here she tells her story so far, no holds barred - her tough childhood, her rebellions and how she held her own in the male world of boxing. It's all packed into this inspiring, exhilarating tale of a woman who faced impossible odds in a man's world - and won. If Cricket Is a Religion, Sachin Is God: With hundred centuries and over 34,000 runs in international cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, the highest run-getter in both Tests and ODIs, is the God of the religion called cricket. His exploits on the field have brought hope and joy to millions of fans. And yet, like God, he has his set of detractors always willing to remove him from the pedestal. In this revised and updated edition, the authors, who consider themselves fans and analysts in equal measure, follow the career of the cricketing demigod - his advent, his peak, his fall, his resurrection and, finally, his retirement. They also talk about India's sensational WC 2011 triumph and Tendulkar's decision to retire from international cricket. Armed with irrefutable statistical data, which they contextualize and analyse with rigour, the authors seek to end all debate on Tendulkar's status as the greatest cricketer of the modern era. They compare him with his peers in both forms of the game, and provide the viewpoint of experts, players and commentators, so that the reader can independently draw conclusions. And if you still don't believe that Sachin is God's gift to the world of cricket, well, God help you!Yuvi: No Indian player has captured the imagination of cricket-lovers in the way that Yuvraj Singh has over the past decade. Fiery batsman, deceptive bowler, brilliant fielder, Yuvraj has been in the news for his remarkable skills with bat and ball, his glamorous lifestyle off the field and, more recently, for his courageous battle against a life-threatening illness. In this first ever account of its kind, veteran journalist and cricket administrator Makarand Wagainkar, who has known Yuvraj practically since the day he was born, recalls the rise of the young cricketer, his early years, the tremendous highs and depressing lows in his tumultuous career. With inputs from Yuvraj's parents, his friends, peers and senior players, and written with a rare insight and affection for his subject, this is an eminently readable account of a young cricketer's life, from the earliest days to his triumphant crowning as the World Cup champion in 2011.

Author : Sunil Gavaskar
Publisher : Rupa
ISBN 13 : 9788129117533
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Straight Drive written by Sunil Gavaskar and published by Rupa. This book was released on 2009 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Exam Leaders Expert
Publisher : Exam Leaders
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book SSC CGL Tier-I (E) written by Exam Leaders Expert and published by Exam Leaders. This book was released on with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gotham Chopra
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501198114
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Religion of Sports written by Gotham Chopra and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the sports documentarian and executive producer of the docuseries The Religion of Sports, a memoir-meets-manifesto about the overwhelming power of sports and how they provide meaning and purpose in people’s lives all over the world. Sports is a religion. This isn’t a metaphor—sports is a living, evolving religion populated by true believers, who go on pilgrimages to sacred sites (Fenway Park), witness miracles and mythologies (Michael Jordan does not abide by gravity’s rules), observe rituals (Lebron’s “chalk toss” before any game), and, most importantly, form communities around shared beliefs (Odessa, Texas, the town made famous by Friday Night Lights). From Gotham Chopra—a lifelong diehard sports fan who also happens to be the son of world-renowned spiritualist Deepak Chopra—comes a compelling and incisive exploration demonstrating how heavily sports and religion are intertwined. With an endless list of intimate anecdotes from sports luminaries like Tom Brady, Serena Williams, Lebron James, Stephen Curry, and more, Gotham weaves an entirely unique thread linking the world’s wisdom tradition with an evolving and powerful sports faith. Passionate and inspiring, The Religion of Sports is not just for diehard sports fans, but also for anyone who’s ever believed in something greater than themselves.

Author : Disha Experts
Publisher : Disha Publications
ISBN 13 : 9384583502
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Breathing in Bodhi - the General Awareness/ Comprehension book - Attitude & Values/ Level 1 for Beginners written by Disha Experts and published by Disha Publications. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The paradigm shift in the field of education focuses on the development of life skills, attitudes and values. This was the prime focus which made us divide this series into two themes: LIFE SKILLS and ATTITUDES & VALUES. Each theme strongly voices out in three levels - beginners, the avid readers and the experts making it a six book series. The book "Breathing in Bodhi - the General Awareness/ Comprehension book - Attitude & Values / Level 1 for Beginners" is the first of the three books based on the Attitude & Values theme. • The book contains 30 fascinating stories about People, Places, Events, Ideas and Issues. The stories are further based on Attitude & Values - 15 each on Attitude and Values. • The book aims at enhancing the comprehension skills along with augmenting the general awareness of children leading to the development of the Attitude & Values. • The book is an honest attempt to trigger the young minds to think, explore and relate to the world around them. • It makes them THINK, COMPREHEND AND ANALYSE. The articles given for the comprehension purpose are actually in sync to the real world. • Each story has been elaborately discussed and is analysed by the following tools: • Wordsmith - aims at developing the vocabulary and contextual usage of words. • Finding the Fact - aims at developing the comprehension skills • Extra Inning - gives an opportunity to the reader to explore the extra information related to the story. • Reality Check - a platform to create opinions about the various issues related to the story. • Only when the reader is in a position to generate thoughts/ opinions about a given situation/ issue then only he is in a position to provide a real solution model. • This series is a must have for people who not only want to build in their reading habit and develop their vocabulary but also want to enroot an eye for comprehending, analyzing and transforming their approach from problem finders towards becoming PROBLEM SOLVERS by reinforcing the power of Attitude & Values.

Author : Shobhit Virmani
Publisher : Blue Rose Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Biggest Fan Of Virat Kohli written by Shobhit Virmani and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virat Kohli has millions of fans and this is a story of just one of them. This book captures my journey till now on being a big fan of Virat Kohli and reasons why I strongly advocate cricket. To achieve your Dreams, you need to be passionate enough and have the self-belief that nothing is impossible. I can proudly proclaim that Virat Kohli is my idol and I derive immense positivity on following him and being his 'Fan'. He has always inspired me to work hard enough to achieve my goals. I dedicate this book to Virat Kohli for showing me and today's youth the right direction and changing my life tremendously...You will read about, how motivation plays an immense role in our daily life.This is a must-read for each Cricket fan, Virat Kohli fans and people who are dedicated towards their dreams.

Author : Vijay Santhanam
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 9351360687
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Business Of Cricket written by Vijay Santhanam and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2014-10-17 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Business of Cricket: The Story of Sports Marketing in India. HOW SPORTS MARKETING HAS BOWLED US OVER Sports marketing is all-pervasive today - no matter where you look, there is no escaping a Dhoni, a Tendulkar or a Sehwag. It wasn't always like this. There was a time when sportspersons got fame from sport, but not the money commensurate with that fame. Then Sunil Gavaskar, India's first batsman-entrepreneur, came along, and in his wake followed Kapil Dev and Sachin Tendulkar. Helped by television and competing multinational brands vying to expand their market in a liberalizing India, sports marketing, which in India is synonymous with cricket, exploded. The culmination of this process was the Indian Premier League (IPL), a brilliant marketing concept that was a win-win for players, sponsors, media and viewers alike. This book, written by two sports enthusiasts who are also ace sports marketers with a combined international experience of forty years in marketing, takes us on an engaging and informative journey through the highs and lows of sports marketing in India. Along the way, the authors explain what constitutes good sports marketing, how the market can be expanded, what the prospects are for sports other than cricket, and why the sports fan needs to be better treated. An incisive, heartfelt book that will appeal to sports fans, marketers, advertisers as well as administrators.