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Sachin Tendulkar: The Definitive Biography is a complete, in-depth biography of Sachin Tendulkar, the man who is adored by millions in India as the God of Indian cricket. Summary Of The Book Ever since Sachin Tendulkar burst into the public arena, making his debut in 1989 as a cherubic curly haired 16 year old child prodigy, he has captured the attention and the love of millions of fans. His prodigious performances on the field since that time has served to raise him to a place of reverence in this cricket mad country. There have been numerous biographies on Tendulkar over the past decades. They have showcased his records, talked about his brilliant performances, his family, and his personal life. Sachin Tendulkar: The Definitive Biography also talks of his records, his hundreds, his close friendship with Kambli, his brilliant performances against tough opposition even at a young age, his incredible genius for the game, and so on. But, Sachin Tendulkar: The Definitive Biography also goes deeper into the life of Tendulkar as a person, revealing some interesting facts about him that, even in this information age, few people have known. The book reveals the story of a man who was gifted with prodigious talent in a sport that India is mad about, and has been performing at high levels for more than twenty years. He has set an incredible number of world records, and yet remains humble and modest. Sachin Tendulkar: The Definitive Biography shows the man behind the idol, the young boy who has grown into a mature man, and yet retains all the passion and zeal with which he first started his international career. It is a book for fans of Sachin Tendulkar and for sports fans alike. About Vaibhav Purandare Vaibhav Purandare is a journalist. He has written another book, The Sena Story. He writes non-fiction books. Vaibhav Purandare has personal associations with Tendulkar. He was taught by Sachin Tendulkar’s father, Professor Ramesh Tendulkar. He was also an aspiring cricketer, and he was coached by the same man who coached Sachin Tendulkar. He has seen up close Tendulkar’s many achievements on the field from a young age. Purandare began his career with the magazine Blitz, and has since worked in many of India’s leading publications like The Indian Express, Mid Day, The Asian Age, DNA, and Mumbai Mirror. Currently, he is the Associate Editor of Hindustan Times in Mumbai.