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Chasing Sachin
Adam Carroll-Smith
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Description for Chasing Sachin
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The story of one obsessive fan's unlikely ambition: to bowl just one ball at his childhood hero, Sachin Tendulkar. From the very first time he'd ever watched the 'Little Master' bat, as a 12-year-old boy, Adam Carroll-Smith had been transfixed. He dreamed not just of bowling to Tendulkar, but of actually knocking over his off stump. Just one problem: he was never really much of a cricketer. However, determined not to let such a small detail stand in his way - and eager to settle an old score with a childhood chum - Carroll-Smith earnestly set about achieving the unthinkable ... Read more
The story of one obsessive fan's unlikely ambition: to bowl just one ball at his childhood hero, Sachin Tendulkar. From the very first time he'd ever watched the 'Little Master' bat, as a 12-year-old boy, Adam Carroll-Smith had been transfixed. He dreamed not just of bowling to Tendulkar, but of actually knocking over his off stump. Just one problem: he was never really much of a cricketer. However, determined not to let such a small detail stand in his way - and eager to settle an old score with a childhood chum - Carroll-Smith earnestly set about achieving the unthinkable ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pitch Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Hove, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781908051516
SKU
V9781908051516
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About Adam Carroll-Smith
Chasing Sachin was Adam Carroll-Smith's widely acclaimed literary debut, soon to be followed by Six Stickers, the story of how he finally completed a childhood football sticker album. Adam has worked as a national newspaper sports reporter and at a news agency, and continues as a freelance to cover a wide range of sports nationwide.
Reviews for Chasing Sachin
"A hilarious, raucous and laugh out loud book - perfect for cricket and non-cricket fans alike." - Sam Matterface, TalkSPORT; "Chasing Sachin is a must-have for any cricket fan." - The Sun; "Quirky and self-deprecatory, hilarity ensues as Carroll-Smith sets out to achieve the impossible." - Sports Illustrated; "A hugely enjoyable read full of fun, frolics, alcohol and self-deprecating humour." ... Read more