{"product_id":"sandy-storm","title":"Sandy storm by Sandeep Patil [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"88\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"88\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"88\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"88\"\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"69\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSandy Storm\u003c\/em\u003e is the autobiography of Sandeep Patil, a flamboyant Indian cricketer who made a significant impact in the early 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePublished in 1984, the book offers an intimate glimpse into Patil's life, both on and off the field.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIt chronicles his rise from the streets of Mumbai to the international cricket arena, highlighting his aggressive batting style and memorable performances, such as his 174 runs against Australia and his crucial 51* in the 1983 World Cup semi-final against England.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe autobiography delves into his personal challenges, including a shoulder injury, a tumultuous marriage, and the distractions of fame, which he believes hindered his cricketing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDespite these obstacles, Patil's narrative is one of resilience, offering readers a candid account of a cricketer's journey through the highs and lows of professional sports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"359\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSandeep Madhusudan\u003c\/strong\u003e Patil is a former Indian cricketer renowned for his aggressive batting and charismatic presence on the field.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBorn in 1956, Patil made his Test debut against Pakistan in 1980 and played a pivotal role in India's 1983 World Cup victory.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBeyond cricket, he ventured into acting with the 1985 Bollywood film \u003cem data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eKabhi Ajnabi The\u003c\/em\u003e, edited a Marathi sports magazine, and authored his autobiography, \u003cem data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eSandy Storm\u003c\/em\u003e, in 1984.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAfter retiring from playing, Patil transitioned into coaching, notably guiding the Kenyan national team to the 2003 World Cup semi-finals.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis multifaceted career and candid reflections in his autobiography have cemented his legacy as a dynamic figure in Indian cricket history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44518198903041,"sku":"2WM916NEP-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/sandy.jpg?v=1709364039","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/sandy-storm","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}