INTERVIEW | ‘Buzz is only about India winning, not the World Cup’: Amrit Mathur
1 year, 2 months ago

INTERVIEW | ‘Buzz is only about India winning, not the World Cup’: Amrit Mathur

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 20, 2023 13:44 IST - 16 MINS READ Amrit Mathur, described as a “real all-rounder” by Sunil Gavaskar, has had a multifaceted career in Indian cricket. Mathur’s memoir, Pitchside: My Life in Indian Cricket, offers a ringside view of cricket in India over the past three and a half decades, featuring captivating stories and profiles of cricket’s luminaries. In an interview with Frontline, he discussed his diverse roles with the Indian men’s cricket team, the allure of India-Pakistan matches, memories of cricket legends, and thoughts on the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup, among other subjects. You managed the men’s cricket team during the 1992 Friendship Tour to South Africa. It’s good cricket, and it also keeps you very invested.” In the chapter “Game Changers”, you profiled prominent figures like Tiger Pataudi, Sunil Gavaskar, and Sachin Tendulkar.

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