A Million Broken Windows: The Magic and Mystique of Bombay Cricket

One-third of all of Indias international runs have been scored by batsmen who came through the ranks of Bombay cricket. Bombay has won the Ranji Trophy forty times,fifteen of them in a row.Bombay batsmen have scored 461 centuries and fifty-eight double centuries in the tournament.The story of how the city of Bombay almost the birthplace of Indian cricket has consistently dominated the game of an entire country makes for a captivating tale.A Million Broken Windows is the tale of a cricketing culture that is infused with the spirit of Bombay. Replete with anecdotes and analyses, it explores various leagues, tournaments, players and fans and the city itself to paint a complex,enchanting image. Makarand Waingankar introduces readers not only to the details of the cricketing story but also to the air of the maidans.The book stands testimony to and pays tribute to a sporting story that is truly unparalleled.

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Makarand Waingankar is one of the most widely read cricket columnists, best known for blending meticulous research with his own experience of a life lived on the cricket fields of India. Journalist,columnist, researcher, talent-spotter and administrator, he wears a multitude of hats,each of which fits snugly on his head. He launched the Talent Resource Development Wing (TRDW) on behalf of the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) in 2002. The TRDW has since been responsible for taking many small-town players to the national stage, including Mahendra Singh Dhoni. In fact, seven such players were part of the 2011 World Cup-winning team. Waingankar has also been the CEO of Baroda Cricket Association and consultant to the Karnataka State Cricket Association s academy.