SPORT IN LIFE: Reflections & Refractions is a unique book authored by Raju Mukherji and Arijit Mukherjee, containing personal insightful nuggets with erudite views on Sport and its influence on society, politics and everything in between. The concepts and thoughts from Raju and Arijit are further reinstated through case studies from 22 contributors - A tapestry of experiences stitched together by their unwavering love for sports and what they took away long after they hung their boots.
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Notion Press, Inc.
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2020
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Raju Mukherji played first-class cricket for Bengal and East Zone and led these teams between 1978 and 1980. His flair for writing, storytelling and love for literature converted him to a freelance sports journalist and an author in 1980. He has authored three books, Cricket in India: Origin & Heroes, Eden Gardens: Legend & Romance and Cricket India: Tales Untold. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Calcutta Sports Journalists’ Association. The West Bengal State Government conferred him with an award and the title of “Banglar Gaurav” (Pride of Bengal). Arijit Mukherjee played cricket for his school, college university, district and clubs. In 1995, he also made it to the State U19 probables. After completing his Masters in Human Development from Visva Bharti University, he parted ways with competitive cricket and moved on to a different sphere of life. Since then, he has worked for four large global organizations. Currently, he works for a global bank and stays in Chennai with his wife and son.