*’I don’t think anyone, apart from Don Bradman, is in the same class as Sachin Tendulkar.’* – **Shane Warne** This is cricket icon, Sachin Tendulkar’s life story in his own words – his journey from a small boy with dreams to becoming a cricket god. His amazing story has now been turned into a major film, **A Billion Dreams** , in which he stars. **The greatest run-scorer in the history of cricket** , Sachin Tendulkar retired in 2013 after an astonishing 24 years at the top. 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. ** When a boisterous Mumbai youngster’s excess energies were channelled into cricket, the result was record-breaking schoolboy batting exploits that launched the career of a **cricketing phenomenon**. Before long Sachin Tendulkar was the cornerstone of India’s batting line-up, his every move watched by a cricket-mad nation’s devoted followers. 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. And perhaps only one cricketer could have brought together a shocked nation by defiantly scoring a Test century shortly after terrorist attacks rocked Mumbai. 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**.
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