Taking up a phrase coined by Rabindranath Tagore — ‘idea of India’ — Tharoor writes about the forces working to undermine it. Throughout human history, she points out that three caste systems have stood out. In The Commonwealth of Cricket, Guha pens a personal memoir twined with the varying threads of the game in India. Guha writes vivid portraits of local heroes, provincial icons and international stars. Filled with anecdotes, memories and history, Guha says he loves Test cricket, and hasn’t taken to the shorter formats.

Source: The Hindu December 26, 2020 11:03 UTC