Sports Books — Set 1
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The book titled 'The Test of My Life' is the autobiography of which Indian cricketer?
Correct Answer: D. Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh wrote this book to share his journey of battling cancer and returning to the cricket field. The narrative focuses on his mental and physical struggles during his treatment in the United States. He is widely celebrated for hitting six sixes in an over during the 2007 T20 World Cup.
Which Indian athlete authored the autobiography titled 'The Race of My Life'?
Correct Answer: C. Milkha Singh
Milkha Singh, popularly known as 'The Flying Finn', co-authored this book with his daughter Sonia Sanwalka. It describes his harrowing journey from Partition-era Punjab to becoming an international track legend. He famously finished fourth in the 400m final at the 1960 Rome Olympics.
The book 'Ace Against Odds' is an autobiography of which famous Indian sports personality?
Correct Answer: B. Sania Mirza
Sania Mirza wrote this book to document her path to becoming the world number one in tennis doubles. It chronicles the social and physical challenges she faced as a female athlete in India. She is the first Indian woman to win a Grand Slam title.
Who is the author of the book 'Unbreakable', which details a journey from rural Manipur to global boxing fame?
Correct Answer: A. Mary Kom
Mary Kom's autobiography 'Unbreakable' highlights her struggles as a mother and a five-time world amateur boxing champion. She details how she overcame poverty and traditional gender roles to achieve international success. She is the only female boxer to win a medal in each of the first seven world championships.
The autobiography of the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is titled?
Correct Answer: D. Playing It My Way
Sachin Tendulkar released 'Playing It My Way' in 2014 to recount his 24-year long international career. The book entered the Limca Book of Records for being the best-selling adult hardback at the time. He is often referred to as the 'God of Cricket' for his numerous world records.
Which Indian cricketer's autobiography is titled 'Straight from the Heart'?
Correct Answer: D. Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev, the captain who led India to its first World Cup victory in 1983, wrote this book. It provides an honest account of his life and the evolution of Indian cricket during his era. He was named the 'Indian Cricketer of the Century' by Wisden in 2002.
The book 'A Century is Not Enough' was written by which former Indian cricket captain?
Correct Answer: C. Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly's book discusses the ups and downs of his career and his transition into cricket administration. He is credited with instilling a winning mentality in the Indian team during the early 2000s. He later served as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Which Olympic gold medalist authored the book 'A Shot at History'?
Correct Answer: B. Abhinav Bindra
Abhinav Bindra wrote this book to describe the obsessive training required to win India's first individual Olympic gold medal. He achieved this feat in the 10m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The book offers deep insights into the mental discipline of a professional shooter.
The book titled 'Sunny Days' is the first of several books written by which cricket icon?
Correct Answer: A. Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar wrote 'Sunny Days' to detail his early life and his historic debut series against the West Indies. He was the first batsman to reach the milestone of 10,000 runs in Test cricket. He is considered one of the greatest opening batsmen in the history of the game.
Who is the author of the autobiography 'Playing to Win'?
Correct Answer: D. Saina Nehwal
Saina Nehwal's book 'Playing to Win' tracks her journey to becoming one of the world's top badminton players. She made history by winning the bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics. She is the first Indian to win a World Junior Badminton Championship.