Jun 30, 2024
Cricket, a sport that originated in England, but is undoubtedly in the sweat and tears of India. And cricketers are practically Gods here! So, for people who love the sport and the men who play it, here are a few books written by famous cricketers to add to your TBR list.
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R. Ashwin’s latest book ‘I Have the Streets’, co-authored with Sidharth Monga, is one about his life, career, and cricketing philosophy. The cricketer writes about his life before cricket, his struggles with money, and growing up in a cricket-crazed colony.
Penguin
Sachin Tendulkar’s autobiography ‘Playing It My Way’ was a super hit when it first came out. The ‘Master Blaster’ gave an in-depth look into his life and cricketing career and talked about his innermost feelings during the good and bad times.
Hodder-Stoughton
Sourav Ganguly authored the book ‘A Century is Not Enough’ in 2019. The book talks about the highlights of his career, the ups, and downs as the captain of the team, and is like a small self-help on how to face challenges head-on.
Juggernaut
V.V.S. Laxman’s autobiography ‘281 and Beyond’, co-authored with R. Kaushik, focuses on his cricketing journey, with particular emphasis on his iconic innings of 281 against Australia in 2001.
Westland-Sport
Yuvraj Singh, the man who gave India one of the best wins by scoring 36 runs in 6 balls, quickly became the idol of Indian youth. This book talks about not just his triumphs during the matches but also his struggles post his cancer diagnosis and how he overcame it.
RHI
Anil Kumble, a cricketer whose passion also lies in photography came out with his book ‘Wide Angle’. A mix of cricket and photography, the book has some exclusive, ‘behind-the-rooms’ pictures taken by him.
Krab-Westland
Kapil Dev, the captain who won India the first World Cup in 1983 wrote a book called ‘Straight from the Heart’. The autobiography covers Kapil Dev’s journey to becoming one of India’s greatest cricketers, his experiences as a player and captain, and much more.
Laxmi-Publications
Ravi Shastra, former cricketer, coach of the Indian team, and an excellent commentator wrote his book ‘Stargazing’ in 2021. The book has some unheard facts and stories from his time close with the team, and many more interesting and inspiring tales.
Harper-Collins
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