Indian Cricket Why Good Will Never Be Great

Author : Ashwin Narasimhan
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-12-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9798888153154

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Indian Cricket - Why Good Will Never be Great by Ashwin Narasimhan Pdf

In India, cricket is a religion and cricketers are Gods. This book is a pure celebration of India's cricket history and the players who took Indian cricket to great heights. Yet unlike other books that are one-dimensional, this book also looks at the flip side and asks the ‘why’ questions that are seldom asked in India. The book offers great insights into why India has never managed to reach the peaks that the great Australian and West Indian teams of the past did. More importantly, it offers great suggestions to make Indian cricket truly great.

Author : James Astill
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781620401231

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The Great Tamasha by James Astill Pdf

To understand modern India, one must look at the business of cricket within the country. When Lalit Modi--an Indian businessman with a criminal record, a history of failed business ventures, and a reputation for audacious deal making--created a Twenty20 cricket league in India in 2008, the odds were stacked against him. International cricket was still controlled from London, where they played the long, slow game of Test cricket by the old rules. Indians had traditionally underperformed in the sport but the game remained a national passion. Adopting the highly commercial American model of sporting tournaments, and throwing scantily clad western cheerleaders into the mix, Modi gave himself three months to succeed. And succeed he did--dazzlingly--before he and his league crashed to earth amid astonishing scandal and corruption. The emergence of the IPL is a remarkable tale. Cricket is at the heart of the miracle that is modern India. As a business, it represents everything that is most dynamic and entrepreneurial about the country's economic boom, including the industrious and aspiring middle-class consumers who are driving it. The IPL also reveals, perhaps to an unprecedented degree, the corrupt, back-scratching, and nepotistic way in which India is run. A truly original work by a brilliant journalist, The Great Tamasha* makes the complexity of modern India--its aspiration and optimism straining against tradition and corruption--accessible like no other book has. *Tamasha: a Hindi world meaning "a spectacle."

Author : John Wright,Sharda Ugra,Paul Thomas
Publisher : Souvenir Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2007-07-07
Category : Cricket
ISBN : 0285637959

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John Wright's Indian Summers by John Wright,Sharda Ugra,Paul Thomas Pdf

In an experiment not expected to work, former New Zealand captain John Wright was named coach of the Indian cricket team in October 2000. In this volume he provides an insight into the vast scale, passion and politics of cricket in a country with a billion fans.

Author : Boria Majumdar
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781134243358

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Lost Histories of Indian Cricket by Boria Majumdar Pdf

Lost Histories of Indian Cricket studies the personalities and controversies that have shaped Indian cricket over the years and brings to life the intensity surrounding India's national game. It may be true that that cricket today arouses more passions in India than in any other cricket playing country in the world. Yet, when it comes to writing on the history of the game, Indians have been reticent and much of the past has been obscured and lost. Majumdar here recovers this history and restores it to its rightful place in India's rich sporting heritage.

Author : Boria Majumdar
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9789386797193

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Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians by Boria Majumdar Pdf

Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians goes deep into every Indian cricket tour since 1886—taking the reader backstage to when India played its first test in 1932, and bringing the story forward to the more contemporary IPL—to provide a complex and nuanced understanding of the evolution and maturity of the game. Equally, it comes with material that has have never entered the public domain so far—going behind the scenes of cases like Monkeygate, the suspension of Lalit Modi, spot-fixing, and the phase of judicial intervention. It carries not just reportage and analysis, but also player reminiscences, personal interviews, photographs and letters never known or discussed so far in Indian sporting discourse. Weaving together such material, Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians unflinchingly confronts questions that demand answering, among them: Has internal bickering impacted the on field performance of the Indian cricket team? Did some of our icons fail the country and the sport by trying to conceal important facts during the spot-fixing investigation? And does it matter to the ordinary fan who heads the BCCI as long as there is transparency and accountability in the system? In the end, in telling the story of the role of cricket in colonial and post-colonial Indian life, and the inter-relationship between those who patronize, promote, play and view the sport. Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians unravels the story of a nation now considered the financial nerve centre of world cricket.

Author : Prasanna Ratanjankar
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9798892777155

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Love Under The Spotlight by Prasanna Ratanjankar Pdf

In the heart of Bollywood’s glitz and the lively streets of Mumbai, “Love Under The Spotlight” plunges readers into the thrilling romance between Zeel Kapoor and Advait Chitre—a love story that rides the highs of fame and stumbles through the lows of passion. Meet Zeel Kapoor, the brainy and reserved daughter of Bollywood legends. She’d choose the quiet buzz of classrooms over the blinding camera flashes any day. Zeel tries to keep life normal. But the ever-present cameras, fuelled by her family’s fame, turn her daily routine into a paparazzi parade—a reality she loathes. Enter Advait Chitre, the charming troublemaker with a wit as sharp as his looks. Constantly at odds with Zeel, thanks in part to his stern college principal mother, Advait thrives on sparking fiery exchanges with her. Yet, when a media storm threatens Zeel’s carefully constructed world, it’s Advait who surprisingly steps forward to offer support. But can these two conflicting personalities find common ground, or will looming secrets pull them apart? In “Love Under The Spotlight,” debut author Prasanna Ratanjankar crafts a tale of love, betrayal, and self-discovery against the dynamic backdrop of Mumbai’s entertainment scene. Immerse yourself in this captivating narrative that unravels the intricate layers of identity and explores the toll of living in the limelight.

Author : Publications Division (India),New Delhi
Publisher : Publications Division (India),New Delhi
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1961-04-16
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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AKASHVANI by Publications Division (India),New Delhi Pdf

"Akashvani" (English) is a programme journal of ALL INDIA RADIO, it was formerly known as The Indian Listener.It used to serve the listener as a bradshaw of broadcasting ,and give listener the useful information in an interesting manner about programmes, who writes them,take part in them and produce them along with photographs of performing artists. It also contains the information of major changes in the policy and service of the organisation. The Indian Listener (fortnightly programme journal of AIR in English) published by The Indian State Broadcasting Service, Bombay, started on 22 december, 1935 and was the successor to the Indian Radio Times in english, which was published beginning in July 16 of 1927. From 22 August ,1937 onwards, it used to published by All India Radio,New Delhi. From 1950,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later,The Indian listener became "Akashvani" (English ) w.e.f. January 5, 1958. It was made fortnightly journal again w.e.f July 1,1983. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: AKASHVANI LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE,MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 16-04-1961 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Weekly NUMBER OF PAGES: 48 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. XXVI. No. 16. BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED(PAGE NOS): 08-48 ARTICLE: 1. Sportsmen I Have Met 2. Human Relation in Industry 3. Documentary Direction 4. A Pattern For The Universities 5. The Compact Car 6. About Howlers 7. On Public Speaking AUTHOR: 1. H. H. Shrimant Fatehsinhrao Gaekwad 2. Dr. M. V. Moorthy 3. Smt. Durga Khote 4. Prof. Asa Briggs 5. Justice G. D. Khosla 6. Asim Kumar Dutta 7. S. J. Lawrence Sundaram Document ID : 7 Prasar Bharati Archives has the copyright in all matters published in this and other AIR journals.For reproduction previous permission is essential.

Author : Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9789382951018

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The Shorter Wisden India Almanack 2013 by Bloomsbury Publishing Pdf

The Shorter Wisden is a compelling distillation of what's best in its bigger brother. Wisden India's digital version includes the influential Notes by the Editor, all the front-of-book articles, reviews, obituaries and all aspects of Indian cricket including Test Matches and the Indian Premier League. Contributors include Bishan Singh Bedi, Anil Kumble, Mahela Jayawardhene, Sanjay Manjrekar, Shashi Tharoor, Gideon Haigh, Kamila Shamsie and many more?

Author : Viv Richards
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1782817336

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Hitting Across the Line by Viv Richards Pdf

Author : Julian Knight,Tom Dunmore
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781394164769

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Cricket For Dummies by Julian Knight,Tom Dunmore Pdf

Curious about the game of cricket? Start here! Cricket For Dummies, Third Edition will help you understand the basics of cricket, the internationally popular sport that has leagues around the globe. With this guide, you can enjoy watching matches, and even set up a casual game with friends. The book includes clear explanations of the rules, step-by-step guides to strategy and tactics, and info on all the most popular tournaments around the globe. Learn about the cricket greats of today and yesterday, plus get updates on the latest developments, including Major League Cricket and the Cricket World Cup. This new edition of Cricket For Dummies is a fascinating and thorough introduction to the sport, in the classic, easy-to-understand Dummies style. Learn the laws of cricket so you can watch games and follow league play Set up a game of cricket and play with your friends Get the latest updates in the cricket world, including upcoming must-watch tournaments Figure out the strategies and techniques that make cricket so interesting Cricket For Dummies, Third Edition is a valuable resource for new fans who want to understand the game of cricket.

Author : Rajdeep Sardesai
Publisher : Juggernaut Books
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10
Category : Cricket
ISBN : 9789386228482

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Democracy's XI by Rajdeep Sardesai Pdf

Bestselling author and journalist Rajdeep Sardesai narrates the story of post-Independence cricket through the lives of 11 extraordinary Indian cricketers who portray different dimensions of this change; from Dilip Sardesai and Tiger Pataudi in the 1950s to Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli today

Author : James Astill
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781408192207

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The Great Tamasha by James Astill Pdf

On a Bangalore night in April 2008, cricket and India changed forever. It was the first night of the Indian Premier League – cricket, but not as we knew it. It involved big money, glitz, prancing girls and Bollywood stars. It was not so much sport as tamasha: a great entertainment. The Great Tamasha examines how a game and a country, both regarded as synonymous with infinite patience, managed to produce such an event. James Astill explains how India's economic surge and cricketing obsession made it the dominant power in world cricket, off the field if rarely on it. He tells how cricket has become the central focus of the world's second-biggest nation: the place where power and money and celebrity and corruption all meet, to the rapt attention of a billion eyeballs. Astill crosses the subcontinent and, over endless cups of tea, meets the people who make up modern India – from faded princes to back-street bookmakers, slum kids to squillionaires – and sees how cricket shapes their lives and that of their country. Finally, in London he meets Indian cricket's fallen star, Lalit Modi, whose driving energy helped build this new form of cricket before he was dismissed in disgrace: a story that says much about modern India. The Great Tamasha is a fascinating examination of the most important development in cricket today. A brilliant evocation of an endlessly beguiling country, it is also essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the workings of modern India.

Author : All India Radio (AIR),New Delhi
Publisher : All India Radio (AIR),New Delhi
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1950-11-12
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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THE INDIAN LISTENER by All India Radio (AIR),New Delhi Pdf

The Indian Listener (fortnightly programme journal of AIR in English) published by The Indian State Broadcasting Service,Bombay ,started on 22 December, 1935 and was the successor to the Indian Radio Times in english, which was published beginning in July 16 of 1927. From 22 August ,1937 onwards, it was published by All India Radio,New Delhi.From July 3 ,1949,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later,The Indian listener became "Akashvani" in January 5, 1958. It was made a fortnightly again on July 1,1983. It used to serve the listener as a bradshaw of broadcasting ,and give listener the useful information in an interesting manner about programmes,who writes them,take part in them and produce them along with photographs of performing artists. It also contains the information of major changes in the policy and service of the organisation. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: The Indian Listener LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE,MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 12-11-1950 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Weekly NUMBER OF PAGES: 48 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. XV. No. 46. BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED(PAGE NOS): 16-43 ARTICLE: 1. Public And Private Sectors 2. A Movie Star AUTHOR: 1. Dr. B. N. Ganguli 2. Dev Anand KEYWORDS: 1. National Planning Commission, National Economic Policy 2. Film-industry in Calcutta and Bombay, Ambition and struggle of film-stars Document ID: INL-1950 (J-D) Vol-III (22)

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Pearson Education India
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8131731022

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Know and Grow With Derek by Anonim Pdf

Author : Thomas Fletcher
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781317401216

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Cricket, Migration and Diasporic Communities by Thomas Fletcher Pdf

Ever since different communities began processes of global migration, sport has been an integral feature in how we conceptualise and experience the notion of being part of a diaspora. Sport provides diasporic communities with a powerful means for creating transnational ties, but also shapes ideas of their ethnic and racial identities. In spite of this, theories of diaspora have been applied sparingly to sporting discourses. Despite W.G. Grace’s claim that cricket advances civilisation by promoting a common bond, binding together peoples of vastly different backgrounds, to this day cricket operates strict symbolic boundaries; defining those who do, and equally, do not belong. C.L.R. James’ now famous metaphor of looking ‘beyond the boundary’ captures the belief that, to fully understand the significance of cricket, and the sport’s roles in changing and shaping society, one must consider the wider social and political contexts within which the game is played. Contributions to this volume do just that. Cricket acts as their point of departure, but the way in which ideas of power, representation and inequality are ‘played out’ is unique in each. This book was published as a special issue of Identities.