Playing It My Way

Playing It My Way Sachin Tendulkar with Boria Majumdar This autobiography chronicles the life and career of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, from his childhood in Mumbai through his 24-year international career representing India. The book provides details about Tendulkar's cricket journey, family life, and experiences both on and off the field. The memoir set records upon its release in 2014, becoming India's most pre-ordered biographical book and securing a place in the Limca Book of Records as the best-selling adult hardback across all categories. At 486 pages, it covers major tournaments, milestone matches, and relationships with teammates and coaches throughout Tendulkar's career. The book reveals previously unpublished details about pivotal moments in Indian cricket history and Tendulkar's personal life, while serving as a testament to dedication, perseverance and the pursuit of excellence in sport.

Readers found the book straightforward but lacking depth compared to other sports autobiographies. Many noted it reads more like a career timeline than personal insights. Likes: - Clear writing style and easy to follow - Behind-the-scenes details of key cricket matches - Coverage of his early cricket development - Descriptions of relationships with teammates - Handling of the match-fixing controversy Dislikes: - Too diplomatic and safe in opinions - Minimal personal revelations or emotions - Skims over conflicts and controversies - Not enough about life outside cricket - Repetitive match descriptions One reader noted: "He played it too safe, just like his batting style." Another wrote: "Expected more candid thoughts about fellow players and cricket politics." Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (4,700+ ratings) Amazon India: 4.5/5 (2,800+ ratings) Amazon US: 4.3/5 (200+ ratings)

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🏏 The book took three years to complete, with Tendulkar recording over 100 hours of interviews with co-author Boria Majumdar during this period. 📚 Within hours of its release, "Playing It My Way" broke the record for the most pre-ordered book in India's publishing history. 🌟 The autobiography reveals that Sachin initially wanted to become a fast bowler but was redirected to batting by his first coach Ramakant Achrekar. 🎯 Tendulkar addresses the controversial "Monkeygate" incident of 2008 between India and Australia for the first time in detail through this book. 🏆 The book includes personal anecdotes about Tendulkar's most treasured possession - his father's photograph - which he carried in his cricket kit throughout his career.