Numbers Don't Lie 61 Hidden Cricket Stories
"Impact Index is the closest anyone has come to producing crickets Moneyball moment. The frank, pithy insights from Test batsman Aakash Chopra add an extra dimension to a superb idea. Lawrence Booth, Editor, Wisden Alamanack. What I like about Impact Index is that it brings context to the performance of players through the generations.- Greg Chappell. Impact Index is a revolutionary new way of examining performances in cricket: within the context of the game, the conditions that the cricketer played in, the series or tournament, and his age. Created by Jaaideep Varma and led by him with Soham Sarkhel and Nikhil Narain, it constructs a hitherto unexplored macro view of each performance, resulting in the unearthing of truly surprising sometimes shocking stories. Within these pages are tales of cricketers who did not get their due, of rightful comparisons through eras and a completely unexpected look at players you thought you knew. The result is a lively retelling of cricket history. Former Test cricketer and writer commentator Aakash Chopra examines each of the sixty-one Impact stories, drawing on his trademark thoughtfulness, knowledge and experience. This book is an attempt to challenge and enrich conventional readings and ultimately to redefine them by looking at the big picture. You may never see the sport quite the same way again.",
