{"product_id":"yuvi","title":"Yuvi by Makarand Waingankar","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eYuvi\u003c\/em\u003e is a biography of the Indian cricketer \u003cstrong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"177\"\u003eYuvraj Singh\u003c\/strong\u003e, written by journalist‑cricket administrator Makarand Waingankar. The book traces Yuvraj’s journey from his early childhood in Chandigarh, through the pressures of being the son of Yograj Singh, to becoming one of India’s most exciting all‑round talents. Waingankar draws on conversations with Yuvraj’s parents, his coaches and peers, as well as firsthand observations over many years, to show both the triumphs and the struggles.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eThe narrative divides into stages: “Chasing the Dream” (his early promise), “Testing Times” (tough phases, expectations, criticism), “Shabnam Singh – a Mother Speaks” (his mother’s perspective), “Yograj Singh” (his father’s role, his methods, their relationship), “Speaking of Technique” (how his batting, bowling, fielding evolved), and “Climbing the Peak” and “The Future Beckons” (his successes—including the 2011 World Cup win—and the battles he faced, like his illness). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/cricket\/book-review-yuvi-by-makarand-waingankar?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/cricket\/book-review-yuvi-by-makarand-waingankar?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOne of the key threads is Yuvraj’s fight not just with cricketing challenges but with his own health—his battle with cancer—and how that tested, and eventually reinforced, his character and resolve. The book is not uncritical; for example, it discusses Yuvraj’s uneven record in Test cricket, expectations from fans and selectors, and the burden of legacy. Overall, \u003cem data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eYuvi\u003c\/em\u003e provides a vivid, affectionate, and balanced portrait of both the star and the person beyond the spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.friendslibrary.in\/book\/21508\/yuvi?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.friendslibrary.in\/book\/21508\/yuvi?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakarand Waingankar\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of India’s best‑known cricket writers, columnists, researchers, and talent‑spotters. He has worked with the BCCI’s Talent Resource Development Wing (TRDW), which he helped launch to discover and nurture cricket talent from small towns and less‑recognized regions of India. He has also held administrative roles in state associations, and has seen many players he helped scout rise to national prominence. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/harpercollins.co.in\/author-details\/makarand-waingankar\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/harpercollins.co.in\/author-details\/makarand-waingankar\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e His writing style combines careful research, long acquaintance with many players, and personal insights: because Waingankar has known Yuvraj and his family since early on, he is able to plot a more intimate and nuanced portrait than many purely statistical or external‑view sporting biographies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276759068929,"sku":"2CVF9OZWI-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/Yuvi.jpg?v=1627244940","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/yuvi","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}