What sports fans can look forward to at International Kolkata Book Fair 2023
From ‘Messi Vs Ronaldo’ to Wasim Akram’s autobiographical book, Kolkata Book Fair 2023 has delightful reads for sports aficionados
By
Nitin Waghela |
Published 09.02.23, 03:33 PM
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‘Sultan-A Memoir’ by Wasim Akram: Published by HarperCollins in December 2022, ‘Sultan’ sheds light on the personal and professional life of Wasim Akram, a legendary fast-paced left-arm bowler. This autobiographical read is a first-person account of his 20-year-long international cricket career. It is available for Rs 699 at the HarperCollins Stall No. 5 inside Hall 1 at the Boimela Prangan, Salt Lake
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‘Messi Vs Ronaldo’ by Jonathan Clegg and Joshua Robinson: As the Fifa World Cup 2022 fandom took centrestage in November 2022, two Wall Street Journal reporters Jonathan Clegg and Joshua Robinson, released ‘Messi Vs Ronaldo.’ The book gives readers a detailed understanding of two of soccer's greatest players Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The HarperCollins published book can be picked up for Rs 599 at Hall 1 Stall No. 24
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‘Touched by God: How We Won the Mexico ‘86 World Cup’ by Diego Maradona and Daniel Arcucci: Hachette Book Group brings readers the tale of football legend Diego Maradona, delivering locker room stories that brewed during the '86 FIFA World Cup and the Argentinian great's personal evolution. It's available for Rs 725 at Hall 1 Stall No. 24
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‘Maverick Commissioner’ by Boria Majumdar: Penned by sports journalist Boria Majumdar, Maverick Commissioner brings out unknown nitty-gritties behind the ban placed on the founder of Indian Premier League, Lalit Modi. Published in May 2022 by Simon & Schuster, the book can be bought for Rs 699 at Hall 2 Stall No. 56
