THE BAREFOOT COACH BY PADDY UPTON (Westland, ₹799)If there’s one man who has witnessed the ups and downs of Indian cricket from close quarters over the last decade, it is Paddy Upton. From working with the South African team as a fitness trainer to becoming a coach in professional sport, he has covered varied ground. MIRACLE MEN: THE GREATEST UNDERDOG STORY IN CRICKET BY NIKHIL NAZ (Hachette India, ₹399)The Indian cricket team had a dream run in 1983. Based on this argument, journalist Rajdeep Sardesai weaves a history of the game in independent India through the lives of 11 remarkable players. In this investigative book, based on transcripts of police interviews and classified information, journalist Chandramohan Puppala reveals the extent to which the underworld exerted control over decisions made on the field.

Source: Mint June 02, 2019 09:11 UTC