ABOUT THE BOOK
‘The story of my cricketing life flows like a Hitchcock thriller: a little twist here, another there…’
An iconic figure in the world of cricket in the 1970s and 1980s, Mohinder Amarnath started his career as a batsman who was found suspect against short-pitched fast bowling and finished it as one of the finest and bravest players of pace. He is still remembered with awe for hooking fearsome pace attacks on bouncy Caribbean and Australian tracks—without wearing a helmet.
Grit, guts and gumption defined Amarnath’s rollercoaster career. According to both Sunil Gavaskar and Imran Khan, Amarnath was the best batsman of their era. But strangely, he kept getting dropped from the Indian team, and subsequently became famous for his comebacks, earning him the moniker ‘the comeback king’. He was a player who didn’t flinch in the face of fire: a fearless cricketer and a man who just wouldn’t be defeated or denied.
His frank, forthright and anecdotal memoir, written with his brother Rajender Amarnath, gives readers a keen insight into his personality and a glimpse into a bygone, glorious era of cricket. For any lover of the game, Fearless is a must-read.
Mohinder Amarnath says, ‘When unexpected things happen in life, one tends to cherish and enjoy them more. My cricketing career had many twists and turns that are difficult to explain but which made me wiser and stronger. I learned to handle pressure better in difficult situations, against all odds. Cricket has been very kind to me, fulfilling my dreams. The cricket-lovers of India had a lot of faith in me and this kept me going, fighting every dire situation with dignity and pride. This book is a tribute to my legendary father and loving mother, who guided me in the right direction to achieve my goals. I have always lived for today. I believe in consistently doing the job professionally, not looking for excuses for failure, and learning from mistakes. Also, being graceful in defeat. You can fulfil your dreams if you work towards them. Nothing is impossible if you have faith, will and the determination to perform.’
