Not Just Cricket...

Not Just Cricket... by Vikram Dravid is a novel that weaves interlacing tales, riveting cricket games, and the realities of life. The stores and experiences of his vibrant characters exhort you to think beyond the mundane and get you to reflect upon the ultimate ride, life, and its very authentic challenges. Entertaining the listener with beautifully worded anecdotes and descriptions, this audiobook is a testament to self-empowerment and the importance of being true to oneself. Arjun, a talented but easygoing kid from the cricket crazy metropolis of Mumbai rises from anonymity to the glory of cricket stardom. As the narrative shifts from Mumbai to Pakistan, the novel captures the coming of age of the young protagonist. Is it his inner strength and belief, innate talents, a talisman, or plain karma that brings him success? Not just cricket...is not just that. Vignettes of middle class life in Mumbai provide a rich backdrop for this absorbing tale. It is cricket but not just....

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