Sachin: 501 Things You Didn't Know About The Master Blaster

By Suvam Pal

When he picks up the willow, cricket fans across the world hold their breath. Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is not just a cricketer, but an inspirer of dreams, a statistician's delight and a treat for a cricket connoisseur. This book delves into the life of the milestone man, both on and off the field, through quizzes and a slew of factoids and trivia about him. The questions, encompassing various phases of Sachin's life and cricketing career, try to unravel the enigma that is the man and gives a chance to his fans to test their knowledge about their idol. Ranging from his childhood, to his days as a prodigy, to his baptism by fire in international cricket, to the making of the greatest modern-day cricketer and an iconic brand, the book covers a wide spectrum of interesting information and lesser-known facts about India's biggest sporting icon.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperSport
• Release date: Feb 17, 2011
• ISBN: 9789350294918

Suvam Pal

Suvam Pal is an independent media professional, published author and an avid quizzer. After spending his childhood in Tagore's Santiniketan, he studied at Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and worked for Headlines Today and Times Now. He has been a semi-fi nalist on two shows on BBC World - Mastermind India and University Challenge. He is the author of the best-selling Sachin: 501 Things You Didn't Know About The Master Blaster and The Ultimate Olympic Quiz Book. He can found on Twitter at @suvvz.

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FAMILY MATTERS

A traditional Maharashtrian Brahmin family, where the pen was held in higher esteem than the sword, saw its youngest member picking up the willow, and the rest as they say, is history. The little wonder’s journey from a middle-class home in Bandra East to a plush apartment in Bandra West changed the course of the gentleman’s game forever.

1. What is Sachin Tendulkar’s date of birth?

2. What are Sachin’s parents’ names?

3. Sachin has two brothers and a sister. What are their names?

4. Sachin was named after his father’s favourite music composer, a legendary personality in the Indian music industry. Name the composer.

5. What is the zodiac sign under which Sachin was born?

6. At which Mumbai college did Sachin’s father, Ramesh Tendulkar, teach Marathi literature? (Hint: This college was founded by Deccan Education and was originally known as Bombay College.)

7. In which other Mumbai college, founded by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar under the aegis of the People’s Education Society, did Ramesh Tendulkar teach before he joined Kirti College?

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

Believe it or not, Sachin has a unique commonality with Beethoven, Tom Cruise, Jimi Hendrix, Einstein, Feynman, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Rafael Nadal, Cesc Fàbregas, David Villa and Phil Mickelson. The Master Blaster who bats, bowls and throws with his right hand, but writes with the left, is a cross-dominant (not ambidextrous) – a person who favours one hand for some tasks and the other for others – like fellow members of this league of extraordinary gentlemen.

8. For which organization did Sachin’s mother, Rajni Tendulkar, work?

9. To which community from Konkan does the Tendulkar family belong?

10. Name the first school that Sachin attended as a child.

11. From the New English School in Bandra East, Sachin shifted to a school in Dadar in order to focus on cricket. Which school was it?

Most ODIs in a Row

Sachin holds the world record for playing the most number of consecutive ODI matches for a team. His record streak of 185 consecutive ODIs for India came between 25 April 1990 and 24 April 1998. Sachin broke the previous record of 132 matches held by Richie Richardson of the West Indies.

12. In which co-operative housing complex in Kala Nagar, Bandra East, did Sachin spend his childhood and a considerable part of his youth?

13. Which plush apartment block in Bandra West did Sachin shift into in 2001? (Hint: He had Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai and adman Prahlad Kakkar for neighbours.)

14. Name the heritage bungalow that was bought by Sachin from the Satra Group in 2008. (Hint: The bungalow is located on Perry Cross Road, near Carter Road in Bandra West.)

15. Which one of Sachin’s family members, who had played cricket alongside former Indian wicketkeeper Chandrakant Pandit and former Indian opener Lalchand Rajput during his Ruia College days, took the prodigy to Ramakant Achrekar so that Sachin could train under him?

16. What is Anjali Tendulkar’s maiden name?

17. From which tour was Sachin returning when he met his future wife, Anjali, for the first time at the Mumbai airport? What was his age then?

18. Which year did Sachin get married?

19. What is Sachin’s wife Anjali’s profession?

20. Which branch of medicine has Anjali Tendulkar specialized in?

21. What was the venue for Sachin’s wedding reception?

22. What was Sachin’s age when he got married?

23. By how many years is Sachin younger to Anjali?

24. At which Mumbai hospital has Anjali worked?

Most Player of the Series Awards

Sachin also holds the world record for winning the most player of the series awards in one day internationals. In doing so, he had eclipsed Sir Viv Richards’s record of winning seven player of the series awards. Currently, Sanath Jayasuriya occupies the second place with 11.

25. From which institution in Mumbai did Anjali pursue her medical degree?

26. Sachin’s father-in-law is a Gujarati industrialist. Name him.

27. Sachin’s father-in-law is a seven-time national champion in a sport. Which sport is it?

28. Sachin’s mother-in-law is a Birmingham born British philanthropist who went to the Royal College of Music and also pursued a diploma in Social Administration from the London School of Economics. What is her name?

Morality over Money

He may be the blue-eyed boy for advertisers, but Sachin has never let his sense of social responsibility get lost in the rustle of crisp notes. He has endorsed a record number of brands and products, but right from the beginning of his illustrious career, Brand Sachin has always shown the door to pan masala, tobacco and alcohol advertisement propositions. Believe it or not, he has said no to a lucrative Rs 20-crore offer by a leading liquor brand.

29. Which charity and social welfare organization is Sachin’s mother-in-law associated with? (Hint: The organization was founded in 1972 to help children living in slums lead a better life. It is supported by the Little Master, who sponsors 200 underprivileged children.)

30. What are the names of Sachin’s children?

31. In which year was his daughter born?

32. Sachin’s daughter was named after his first major triumph as captain in a tournament. Which tournament was it? (Hint: The name of the tournament rhymes with Sachin’s daughter’s

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[GV Vijay · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

i have known good lot of information about my god - thank u suvam ji