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If Cricket is Religion, Sachin is God by shyam Balasubramanian

If Cricket is Religion, Sachin is God by shyam Balasubramanian

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Published in 2009 and later updated, this book presents a deep statistical and narrative tribute to Sachin Tendulkar, whom millions revere as the deity of cricket. It traces his career arc—from meteoric rise in the early 1990s to peak years, downturns around the mid‑2000s, resurgence post‑2007, and the eventual retirement following India’s 2011 World Cup victory .

The authors, blending fandom with analytics, deploy rigorous statistical context to support the thesis that Sachin’s unprecedented tally of centuries and runs against top peers cements his status as the greatest cricketer of the modern era. Expert commentary and peer comparisons allow readers to judge for themselves rather than digest fanfare .

Though rooted in admiration, the tone remains grounded in facts—not blind hero worship. One review praised it for “dealing with facts and not opinions,” calling it “a book as to why it happened and not just how and when.” Former India pacer Javagal Srinath and others endorsed it as a tribute that lives up to its lofty title.

And among fans online, the sentiment “If Cricket was a religion, Sachin is God” still resonates strongly. One commenter wrote:

“If Cricket was a religion, Sachin is God is a statement which is still valid.”

About the Author: 

Shyam Balasubramanian is an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus (also studied at IIT Kharagpur) who spent nearly two decades working across international business in the Asia‑Pacific and Europe, now based in London. In If Cricket Is a Religion, Sachin Is God, he co-authors with fellow IIM‑A graduate Vijay Santhanam—bringing together analytical precision and passionate fandom. They collectively argue that Sachin's stature rests on empirical excellence, not mythic exaggeration. The authors view the book as a moral effort to chronicle Tendulkar’s journey in a way that upholds truth in admiration—not just accolades

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