Imperfect
Sanjay Manjrekar
Dec 2017 · Harper Collins
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A memoir like no other, from a cricketing expert known for speaking his mind
This book is about me, my cricket career, my life. My strengths and weaknesses, my successes and failures. Every individual lives a uniquely different life. Life stories are always interesting. No one leads an uneventful life. Having been a sportsman, I also want young, aspiring sportsmen to learn from my career. Like a father once said to his son: 'I made twenty mistakes in my life, you'll make twenty new ones.' In Imperfect, Sanjay Manjrekar uses his famous analytical powers to look back on his own career as a cricketer. His photographic memory takes the reader along on his journey from the dusty maidans of Mumbai to the world stage as the combative batsman faces up to the fearsome West Indian and Pakistani pace attacks. In his precise plainspeak, Sanjay reflects on his father Vijay Manjrekar and the effects of his personality on his game. He comments on the complex equations with the India greats with whom he shared the dressing room, and on the lessons learnt from his opponents. He also reveals his own excruciating obsession with batting technique, the quest for perfection, and the battle to shake off his mental shackles. Imperfect sets a new standard for cricket writing in India, with significant life lessons even for those who aren't cricket fans.
This book is about me, my cricket career, my life. My strengths and weaknesses, my successes and failures. Every individual lives a uniquely different life. Life stories are always interesting. No one leads an uneventful life. Having been a sportsman, I also want young, aspiring sportsmen to learn from my career. Like a father once said to his son: 'I made twenty mistakes in my life, you'll make twenty new ones.' In Imperfect, Sanjay Manjrekar uses his famous analytical powers to look back on his own career as a cricketer. His photographic memory takes the reader along on his journey from the dusty maidans of Mumbai to the world stage as the combative batsman faces up to the fearsome West Indian and Pakistani pace attacks. In his precise plainspeak, Sanjay reflects on his father Vijay Manjrekar and the effects of his personality on his game. He comments on the complex equations with the India greats with whom he shared the dressing room, and on the lessons learnt from his opponents. He also reveals his own excruciating obsession with batting technique, the quest for perfection, and the battle to shake off his mental shackles. Imperfect sets a new standard for cricket writing in India, with significant life lessons even for those who aren't cricket fans.
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4.5
17 reviews
Karthik Sekhar
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April 29, 2018
A good book, describing the late 80's and the 90's Indian cricket.
Sometimes, the narration is jerky. Describing one match of the 90', then
next, an 80's match, then again coming back to 90's. Also, expected more
insight regarding the Indian dressing room during the 90's period. But
overall a neat package and a must read for the Indian cricket fans,
especially the 90's period.
6 people found this review helpful
Ankit Anand
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February 10, 2018
👌👌👌🙌🙌
9 people found this review helpful
About the author
Sanjay Manjrekar is a former Indian cricketer. He played for India for nine years, scored all his Test centuries abroad, and was known as a very technically correct batsman. Today, he is a popular cricket pundit known for his sharp observations and cutting-edge analysis.
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