Language | English |
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ISBN-10 | 9388070291 |
ISBN-13 | 978-9388070294 |
No of pages | 184 |
Book Publisher | Speaking Tiger Books |
Published Date | 10 Aug 2018 |
Moti Nandy was an eminent Bengali writer and sports journalist. He was born in Kolkata in 1931, and was an alumnus of the University of Kolkata.
He worked as a sports editor for Ananda bazar Paprika. His first short story was published in Dash magazine in 1957. Moti Nandy was awarded the Ananda Parashar in 1974, for his contribution to Bengali literature.
In 1991, he was awarded the Sahitya Akademie Award for his novel Saad Kham (The White Envelope). Nandy died in Kolkata in 2010.
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An unforgettable story of cricket and friendship from a master of sports fiction.
Jibon and Ananto are best friends and promising cricketers—Jibon a stylish batsman, and Ananto a gifted fast bowler. But one day they have an accident and Jibon loses half his right arm. Considered the more talented of the two, his cricket career is over. Not one to give up, he makes it his mission to see that his friend plays for India. Meanwhile, the Indian cricket team is in turmoil as it heads into a Test series against Australia. Jibon is determined that Ananto will find his opportunity and shine at the international level. But even if he gets his chance, will Ananto be able to deliver?
With its fascinating descriptions of playing cricket for the country, the workings of a cricket team, the politics of selection committees and the life of sportspeople, Right Arm Over is not just a novel about sports. It is also about the grit and determination needed to succeed, about friendship, and about sacrifices that are made out of love and commitment.
Review
‘Nandy is the best novelist on sports I have ever read.’—Sandipan Deb, author
‘Nandy’s writings [have] taught millions of Bengali boys to love cricket.’—Open