He will be remembered as much for his courage against fearsome fast bowlers as for his role in helping India move into the era of professionalism

How one shot set the tone for an era and made a mark on the imagination of a country's players and fans

The man we loved to love became the man we hated to love and loved to hate. In the end there was neither love nor hate, but pity perhaps

There's much wisdom and insight in this book by Paddy Upton, the former India mental conditioning coach, even if it occasionally overreaches

Wadekar was appointed to the role of India captain on a whim, and rewarded the faith placed in him with two iconic series wins

Cricketer turned commentator Alan Wilkins has produced a memoir whose qualities mirror his own

Three examples that show how sport's impact is underrated

Sourav Ganguly's autobiography covers a fascinating period in Indian cricket, though the focus remains squarely on him

Test matches burn bright in the memory whether you watched them or not

Spin, songs and other turns with the great Indian spinner

Quotes that provide a concise history of the country's cricket

With some coaxing, some serendipity and a good bit of foraging, Bengaluru's used-book stores reveal a treasure trove of cricket literature

A collection of essays on the game from a geographically detached fan with a scholarly perspective

A readable new book chronicles Indian cricket after the retirement of Tendulkar

His autobiography merely endorses the public image of the man, instead of giving us the insights we've been craving

The profiles of 76 international and domestic stars gathered here charm and inspire, but they leave you yearning for more

The first detailed assessment of Pankaj Roy, Bengal's first great cricketer, is a significant, if flawed, effort

Test matches burn bright in the memory whether you watched them or not

A new book on the 2011 World Cup is strong on travelogue, if not as much on the cricket itself

A charming collection of essays that bring out several interesting facts, prompting a reader to research deeper into the subject