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"The Commonwealth of Cricket: A Lifelong Love Affair with the Most Subtle and Sophisticated Game Known to Humankind" by Ramachandra Guha is a captivating exploration of the game of cricket in India and its transformation from a marginal presence to a cricket superpower. Here are the product details for the book:
- ISBN: 9789390327287
- Author: Ramachandra Guha
- Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies
- Publication: HarperCollins
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 347 pages
- Language: English
In this book, Ramachandra Guha shares his personal journey as a cricket enthusiast and how he witnessed the evolution of cricket in India. When Guha began following cricket in the early 1960s, India was not a significant player on the international cricket scene. The country had not yet won a Test match overseas. However, over the years, India transformed into a dominant force in world cricket.
"The Commonwealth of Cricket" offers a first-person account of this remarkable transformation. The book covers cricket at all levels, from school and college cricket to club, state, and international cricket. It presents vivid portraits of cricketing heroes at various stages of the game.
Guha's narrative is not just about cricket but also about the social and historical changes that have accompanied the sport's growth in India. Blending memoir, anecdote, reportage, and political critique, the book provides a comprehensive and insightful account of cricket in India. It sheds light on how cricket became an integral part of Indian culture and identity.
This book is a must-read for cricket enthusiasts and those interested in the cultural and historical dimensions of the sport in India. It captures the essence of cricket's journey in the country and its profound impact on Indian society.
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