“Talking Cricket is a reaffirmation of our commitment to putting quality cricket literature on bookshelves. The long-form interview is one of the oldest journalistic traditions, and each of the interviews here is an exploration of either a craft, an era, or the life and times of a great player. Put together, they provide the perfect blend of nostalgia and knowledge”, said, Sambit Bal, editor, ESPNcricinfo.
“Talking Cricket” is the third book from ESPNcricinfo. It follows “Sealed with a Six”, an account of the 2011 World Cup and “Timeless Steel”, a bestselling anthology on one of India’s much-loved cricketer, Rahul Dravid.
A look at Talking Cricket's themes:
· Leadership and Strategy: Ian Chappell on Australianism, Mahela Jayawardene on his brand of captaincy, Nasser Hussain on leading England, Mark Taylor on captaining Australia, and MAK Pataudi on leading from behind.
· Batting: Sachin Tendulkar on how he changed his game, Virender Sehwag on attack, Barry Richards on greatness in batting, VVS Laxman on his unique skills, and Martin Crowe on technique.
· Bowling: Wasim Akram on swing bowling, Allan Donald on the art and science of fast bowling, Michael Holding on fast bowling over the years, Anil Kumble on spin, and Waqar Younis on reverse swing and fast bowling.
· Other topics: Garry Sobers on cricket eras, Matthew Hayden on intimidation, Jonty Rhodes on fielding, Simon Taufel on umpiring, Frank Tyson on biomechanics, John Wright on coaching, Bill Lawry on commentary
Fans can pick up their copy of “Talking Cricket”, priced at INR 599, from bookstores like Landmark, and also online at www.landmarkonthenet.com and other leading online sites.
About ESPNcricinfo
ESPNcricinfo is the world's leading digital destination for cricket news, information and analysis, and among the top five most-visited single-sport online destinations in the world. Widely acknowledged as the global authority on the game, ESPNcricinfo is available online and on mobile devices around the world, and provides the most comprehensive coverage of live cricket available, as well as unparalleled statistics, editorial comment, and original audio and video content. Founded in 1993 and acquired by ESPN in 2007, ESPNcricinfo is part of ESPN's digital media portfolio and has more than 62 million visits every month from users around the world.
About Landmark
Landmark, a TATA Enterprise, is India’s largest book and music retailer. Started in 1986 as India’s first large-format book and music store, Landmark was all about building a generation of well-informed people. Since then, Landmark has expanded into toys, stationery, gaming, electronics, gift articles, home decor, art & craft and sports accessories. Now a part of Trent, the retail arm of the Tata conglomerate, Landmark has 18 large format stores, 6 hotel stores, 4 airports stores, and 1 IT Park store, across 12 locations in India.
Known for its multifaceted and popular events, Landmark has been a destination for book and music launches, hosting authors and artists from across the world. The guest list boasts of writers like Jeffrey Archer, Ken Follet, Salman Rushdie, Amitav Ghosh, and Kiran Desai, film personalities like Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Shyam Benegal, and Karan Johar, and music artists like MLTR, Swarathma, Sukhwinder, and Soulmate, among others. Landmark has also been at the forefront of holding events that present children with their favorite characters.
