With the World Cup putting a spotlight on cricket, here are some newly released books that take focussing on the sport to a whole new level. Pick up one of these must-reads:
After Tendulkar
by Soumya Battacharya
Wondering who is ever going to be as good as the Little Master? It’s hard to think of cricket moving on without Tendulkar, but it sure has been — and there’s a bevy of new stars that could take the game to the next level. Get involved in the debate with this book, which traces who can take the game forward now — and where it can go for us in India.
Price Rs 326
Criconomics
by Surjit S. Bhalla & Ankur Choudhary
How much do you know about ODI cricket? This book is the best way to find out everything you can about the game, the history behind it and the players who performed the best throughout its history. It’s a great book for cricket fans and sports enthusiasts alike!
Price Rs 295
The Man, the Leader – MSD
by Biswadeep Ghosh
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been in the spotlight for several reasons, but the one thing that he will go down in history for is hitting the dramatic six that got India the World Cup in 2011. From the Twenty20 World Cup to the ODI triumph and a massive fan base, follow his journey from adversity to success in this great book. If you’re a fan — you’re going to love this.
Price Rs 195