{"product_id":"vinod-kambli-the-lost-hero-by-kunal-purandare","title":"Vinod Kambli: The Lost Hero by Kunal Purandare","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"66\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eVinod Kambli: The Lost Hero is a biography that delves into the life and career of former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli—a spectacularly gifted batsman whose meteoric rise was followed by a sharp decline. The book explores: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis early years, including the unforgettable school-era highlight: a 664‑run partnership with childhood friend \u003cstrong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eSachin Tendulkar\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1988. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe reasons behind his international downfall—loss of form post‑1996, off-field distractions, and growing competition\u003c\/span\u003e . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis personal journey after cricket: ventures into television, politics, and his emotional closeness (and eventual estrangement) with Tendulkar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAttempts to rediscover himself through media, reality shows, and establishing a sports academy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe author paints a compelling portrait of a man torn between immense talent and unfulfilled promise, asking: Was Kambli a victim of conspiracy, discipline issues, or just a flawed human?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eKunal Purandare is a Mumbai-based journalist and sports writer. His career began at DNA (Daily News \u0026amp; Analysis) in 2005 followed by a stint as Chief Sub‑Editor at MiD‑DAY. He's currently Assistant News Editor at DNA. Educated at St. Xavier’s High School (the same grounds where Kambli and Tendulkar famously partnered), he holds a Master’s in Commerce and diplomas in journalism, PR, and advertising\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255602962618,"sku":"34MTP62V5-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/31-O8PCgy-L.jpg?v=1761066396","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/vinod-kambli-the-lost-hero-by-kunal-purandare","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}