Sports Books — Set 7

Correct Answer: B. PV Sindhu

• **PV Sindhu** — Her memoir showcases fearlessness and courage in pursuing excellence at the highest levels of international badminton. • **Achievement** — Sindhu's Olympic gold medal at Tokyo 2020 and her consistent ranking as world number one reflects her exceptional abilities. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Saina Nehwal wrote 'Playing to Win'; C: Chirag Shetty is a doubles player; D: Ashwini is a mixed doubles specialist.

Correct Answer: A. MS Dhoni

• **MS Dhoni** — 'The Untold Story' chronicles his philosophy of winning together as a team captain and fostering team spirit above individual glory. • **Legacy** — Dhoni's leadership style transformed Indian cricket, winning three World Cups and becoming the most successful captain in Indian cricket. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Virat Kohli wrote 'Driven'; C: Rohit Sharma wrote 'Winning Edge'; D: Hardik Pandya wrote 'The Chance'.

Correct Answer: A. Serena Williams

• **Serena Williams** — 'All In' is her inspiring autobiography about finding the champion within despite all obstacles and challenges. • **Dominance** — Serena's 23 Grand Slam titles make her one of the greatest athletes in sports history with unmatched mental strength. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Venus has her own memoir; C: Billie Jean wrote 'Fearless'; D: Margaret Court played earlier era.

Correct Answer: B. Ian Botham

• **Ian Botham** — A British all-rounder legend, his colorful career and charity walks showcase his impact beyond cricket's boundaries. • **Legacy** — Botham was one of cricket's greatest match-winners, known for his aggressive batting and bowling during the 1980s golden era. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Nasir Hussain is a former English captain; C: Andrew Flintoff is another all-rounder; D: Michael Vaughan is a batsman.

Correct Answer: B. Erapalli Prasanna

• **Erapalli Prasanna** — The off-spin master documented his tactical brilliance as part of India's legendary spin quartet that dominated world cricket. • **Legacy** — Prasanna's bowling technique and strategic insights revolutionized off-spin bowling in Test cricket during the 1970s. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: S. Venkataraghavan is another spinner; C: Bishan Singh Bedi is a left-arm spinner; D: BS Chandrasekhar is a leg-spinner.

Correct Answer: A. Saina Nehwal

• **Saina Nehwal** — Her autobiography is an honest account of the sacrifices needed to reach world badminton's summit and stay there. • **Achievement** — Saina became world number one in 2015 and won the bronze medal at Rio 2016, becoming India's badminton ace. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: PV Sindhu wrote 'Dreams and Beyond'; C: Pullela Gopichand is her coach; D: Chetan Anand is a different person.

Correct Answer: C. Abhinav Bindra

• **Abhinav Bindra** — His memoir details the relentless pursuit of excellence required to win India's first individual Olympic gold medal in shooting. • **Inspiration** — Bindra's obsessive training and mental discipline showcase the psychological aspects of achieving Olympic success. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Vijay Kumar is a different shooter; B: Rajyavardhan won in 2004; D: Gagan Narang won Olympic silver.

Correct Answer: B. Suresh Raina

• **Suresh Raina** — 'My Life, My Rules' chronicles his belief in himself from a small-town boy to becoming India's most successful middle-order batsman. • **Achievement** — Raina was the first Indian to score a T20 World Cup century and earned the nickname 'Mr. IPL' for his consistency. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Virat wrote 'Driven'; C: MS Dhoni wrote 'The Untold Story'; D: Rohit wrote 'Winning Edge'.

Correct Answer: D. Vishnwathan Anand

• **Vishnwathan Anand** — India's chess legend's autobiography provides unique insights into high-level chess from an Indian perspective and grandmaster's mind. • **Achievement** — Anand is India's first Grandmaster (1988) and has won the World Chess Championship multiple times in different formats. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Anatoli Karpov is Russian; B: Garry Kasparov is Russian; C: Magnus Carlsen is Norwegian.

Correct Answer: A. Yuvraj Singh

• **Yuvraj Singh** — His powerful autobiography chronicles a rare cancer struggle and triumphant cricket comeback, winning World Cup Player of the Tournament. • **Inspiration** — Yuvraj's story of fighting a life-threatening illness and returning to perform at the highest level is one of sports' greatest comebacks. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: MS Dhoni wrote 'The Untold Story'; C: Sachin wrote 'Playing It My Way'; D: Sourav wrote 'A Century is Not Enough'.