Book Title: Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team
Author: R.Sridhar with R. Kaushik
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Book Review
“Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team”, by R. Sridhar and R. Kaushik, is a book that focuses mainly on R. Sridhar’s seven-year stint as the Indian cricket team’s fielding instructor. This work is more anecdotal than scientific. The 208-page book at hand tends to offer stories of recovery and genuine devotion of all those players of the Indian squad who, through their grit, give way to a worldwide acknowledgment of the country.
The book has eleven chapters, out of which the last chapters shed great light on how COVID-19 affected every walk of life, including sports. The book’s chapters have been divided methodically as it tracks every element responsible for team India’s current condition, which has become nothing short of robust and tenacious.
Because this book was authored by someone who, in addition to being a player at the top level, is still very closely associated with Indian cricket, it provides a comprehensive account of events, enabling readers to peer inside the minds of Indian cricketers. Rishabh Pant’s case study and job graph growth are thoroughly described in the book. R.Sridhar addresses both the high and low points of their lives.
The book’s end, in which the author offers a proposal about the coaching routine, is a highlight. This book is an awe-inspiring journey of a person who made the most of his career through hard work, persistence, and a risk-taking mindset.
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It is also to be understood that there is another side to everything people see, hear, or read about some known people. Likewise, in this book, author and coach R.Sridhar wrote in the book that he confronted Shastri’s wrath during his early days, resulting in a sleepless night. This book has memories, experiences, and incidents about sweet and sour things.
The best part of the book, “Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team” is revealed through the author’s trustworthy reports, who has seen it all. Therefore, it is a must-read for anyone looking for both a pleasant and informative read. Someone interested and a cricket fan will find the book intriguing for all the incidents and information in the book.
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