Who is the author of the book ‘If Cricket is Religion; Sachin is God’?
‘If Cricket is Religion; Sachin is God’ passionately explores the fervent devotion that cricket, particularly Sachin Tendulkar, inspires in India. The book delves into the emotional and spiritual dimensions, capturing the essence of the sport’s profound impact on the nation’s collective psyche.
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The correct answer is “Both a and b.” The book ‘If Cricket is Religion; Sachin is God’ has two authors – Vijay Santhanam and Shyam Bala Subrimaniam.
‘If Cricket is Religion; Sachin is God’ is a compelling exploration of the unparalleled adoration for cricket, especially the iconic Sachin Tendulkar, in India. The book delves into the cultural, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of this fervent passion. It serves as a tribute to the cricketing deity, Sachin, analyzing the deep-rooted impact he has had on the nation’s collective consciousness.
The narrative skillfully weaves anecdotes, personal reflections, and cultural observations to depict how cricket transcends being just a sport, assuming the stature of a religion in India. Through the lens of Sachin Tendulkar’s illustrious career, the authors capture the emotions, rituals, and the profound sense of identity that cricket imparts to millions, making the book a heartfelt ode to the sport and the cricketing legend.