Sachin Tendulkar: Meri Atmakatha

After 24 remarkable years at the pinnacle of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, the highest run-scorer in the history of the game, retired in 2013. On his retirement day, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor.

In this book, Sachin tells his extraordinary story, from his first Test at age 16 to his 100th international century, culminating in his emotional farewell that united the nation. A mischievous boy from Mumbai, when channeled into cricket, turned his extra energy into record-breaking school-level batting feats, marking the beginning of a historic cricketing career.

Soon, Sachin became the foundation of Indian batting, captivating a nation of cricket lovers. Expectations from him were unmatched; no other cricketer had performed at such a high level for so long with such consistency and style. He holds the record for the most runs and centuries in both Test and One-Day Internationals. Remarkably, he even brought a nation in shock together by scoring a Test century just after the Mumbai terror attacks.

His achievements for India include winning the World Cup and elevating India to the top of the World Test rankings. Yet, his career was not without challenges — he endured injuries, exclusions from World Cups, harsh media criticism, and particularly a difficult tenure as captain.

Despite his fame, Sachin has always been a private individual, devoted to his family and country. For the first time, he shares personal insights and provides a true and engaging account of his unique sporting life.