If Cricket is a Religion, Sachin is God examines the career and legacy of Sachin Tendulkar through both the perspective of passionate cricket fans and statistical analysts. Vijay Santhanam and Shyam Balasubramanian trace Tendulkar's rise, peak, difficult periods and remarkable resurgence, while examining the numbers behind his extraordinary batting career.

Rather than relying only on admiration and popular opinion, the authors compare Tendulkar's performances with those of his contemporaries and use statistical analysis alongside views from experts, players and commentators. The book explores why Tendulkar came to be regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of the modern era and reflects on the wider cultural phenomenon of cricket in India.