Overview
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 during India's 2011 tour of England. A hilarious summer ensued as he attempted to live out his fantasy, fending off the attentions of over-zealous fellow fans, crazed Italian spiritualists and his meddling best friend - not to mention the dozens of blazered officials and luminous-jacketed stewards standing between him and his hero.
Full Product Details
Author: Adam Carroll-Smith
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
Imprint: Pitch Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 12.60cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.242kg
ISBN: 9781908051516
ISBN 10: 1908051515
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 08 November 2011
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"""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."" - The Reverse Sweep; ""Chasing Sachin takes in much more than just cricket as Carroll-Smith's amusing adventure takes many twists and turns at the behest of people he has never met and doesn't know. An excellent book for any cricket fan, we thoroughly recommend it!"" - The Cricket Blog; ""A laugh-a-minute book... do yourself a favour and buy a copy of Adam Carroll-Smith's Chasing Sachin"" - The Full Toss; ""The hilarious book from Adam Carroll-Smith chronicling his fantastic adventures in trying to fulfil his dream... a great read of a great summer containing as many hangovers as a standard Barmy Army tour. Get it in now!"" - The Barmy Army; ""Delightful and laugh-out-loud funny throughout, this is the sort of bizarre cricket odyssey Dave Gorman would embark upon."" - Pencil Cricket Blog"
A hilarious, raucous and laugh out loud book - perfect for cricket and non-cricket fans alike. - Sam Matterface, TalkSPORT
A hilarious, raucous and laugh out loud book - perfect for cricket and non-cricket fans alike -- Sam Matterface, TalkSPORT
Author Information
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.
