Book Review - Cricket Post Covid

14th Dec 2024

We need good starters before our main meals, right? Tomorrow marks the beginning of the Border Gavaskar trophy and hence I picked up "Cricket post COVID" by Vibhor Bijoy. If a book like this comes to a home where cricket fans live, it takes time to get access to it. First son, then husband, and then I got my hands on it. I am a cricket fan, but I only watch a match at the moment and forget the stats. Of course, I do remember the iconic ones, but not every minute detail. And that's why I want to appreciate Vibhor for the depth of research and his sharp memory for the accurate stats mentioned in the book.

He has written this book country-wise, which means how has the post-COVID scenario been for one particular country, as far as cricket is concerned, at a time. His honest thoughts and opinions on certain teams are noteworthy. I loved the chapter Afghanistan - The True Warriors and Australia - Winners on the field, Losers off the field. The sarcasm in the chapter Pakistan - Legends of Unpredictability made me chuckle! 🤭 And about South Africa, I would like to add from my side, they have great individual players, the skill is not the problem, a good leader is.



I spent a good entertaining hour reading this book today, it's a short one (50 pages!) but mind you, on the point. If you are wondering why I did not mention India here, because as Vibhor claims it to be his emotional journey, that chapter you should read directly from the book, I insist.

Adding an unpopular opinion here: From the time clubs and leagues have entered cricket World, the players seem a little casual as far as nationwide teams and matches are concerned. This is strictly my opinion. I would like to know yours!

This book review is a part of Blogchatter #TBRchallenge