Sports Books — Set 4
Sports · खेल पुस्तकें · Questions 31–40 of 70
The book 'To Hell with Hockey' is the autobiography of which Indian hockey player?
Correct Answer: A. Aslam Sher Khan
Aslam Sher Khan wrote this book to express his frustration with the state of Indian hockey administration. He was a member of the 1975 World Cup-winning Indian team. The title reflects his desire for systemic change in the sport.
Which former Indian cricketer wrote the book 'One Day Wonders'?
Correct Answer: C. Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar wrote 'One Day Wonders' to focus on the rise of Limited Overs Cricket and India's success in the format. It specifically details India's victory in the 1985 World Championship of Cricket. Gavaskar was known for adapting his game to the shorter format successfully.
The book 'A Corner of a Foreign Field' is a social history of Indian cricket by?
Correct Answer: C. Ramachandra Guha
Ramachandra Guha's book is an extensive study of how cricket became India's national passion. It traces the game's roots from colonial times to the modern era. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of sports history.
Who is the subject of the biography titled 'The Shuttler's Journey'?
Correct Answer: D. Pullela Gopichand
This book explores the life of Pullela Gopichand, who became an influential coach after his playing days. He is responsible for training world champions like PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal. He won the All England Open Badminton Championships in 2001.
The book 'Gamechanger' is the autobiography of which cricketer?
Correct Answer: B. Shahid Afridi
Shahid Afridi's 'Gamechanger' discusses his career and the controversies that surrounded his aggressive playing style. It also clarifies long-standing rumors about his actual age. Afridi is famous for holding the record for the fastest ODI century for many years.
Which Indian athlete's story is told in the book 'Golden Girl'?
Correct Answer: D. PT Usha
PT Usha, known as the 'Payyoli Express', wrote 'Golden Girl' to share her experiences as a trailblazer for Indian women in athletics. She narrowly missed an Olympic medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Games. She has since established a school to train future track stars.
The book 'Idols' was written by which legendary Indian cricketer?
Correct Answer: B. Sunil Gavaskar
In 'Idols', Sunil Gavaskar writes about his contemporaries and the players he admired during his career. It provides a rare look at the mutual respect among top-level athletes. The book is valued for its technical analysis and personal anecdotes.
Who authored the book 'Beyond the Boundary' regarding the history of women's cricket?
Correct Answer: A. Suprita Das
Suprita Das has written extensively about the growth and challenges of women's sports in India. Her work highlights the dedication of female athletes who played without financial support for many years. Women's cricket has recently seen a massive surge in viewership in India.
The book 'Controversial Yours' is the autobiography of which fast bowler?
Correct Answer: D. Shoaib Akhtar
Shoaib Akhtar, known as the 'Rawalpindi Express', wrote this book to address various controversies in his career. He was the first bowler to officially break the 100 mph barrier. He had many memorable duels with Indian batsmen like Sachin Tendulkar.
Which Indian cricketer's autobiography is titled 'Winning the Inner Battle'?
Correct Answer: C. Shane Watson
While Shane Watson is Australian, his book 'Winning the Inner Battle' is highly relevant to Indian fans due to his long stint in the IPL. It focuses on mental health and psychological performance in high-pressure sports. He played a pivotal role for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their title wins.