The One: Cricket aur Jeevan ki Bayangi - Shikhar Dhawan (with Chandresh Narayanan & Namita Kala)

The One: Cricket aur Jeevan ki Bayangi

(Author: Shikhar Dhawan | Co-authors: Chandresh Narayanan and Namita Kala)

Flamboyant, maverick, and fiercely charismatic—Shikhar Dhawan bares it all in this raw, candid, and no-holds-barred memoir of cricket, life, controversies, and personal growth.

From smashing records as one of India's most aggressive opening batsmen to navigating the intense highs and heartbreaking lows of international sport, Shikhar Dhawan has always lived life on his own terms. In The One, "Gabbar" takes readers behind the scenes of his extraordinary journey.

Discover his early days in Delhi’s fierce club cricket scene, starting out as a wicketkeeper before making the life-changing shift to opening batsman. Off the field, Dhawan's life has been a emotional rollercoaster. With unfiltered sincerity, he opens up about his relationships, high-profile controversies, personal vulnerabilities, visits to astrologers as a struggling teenager, and being mysteriously dropped from the India A squad for two full years.

Packed with intimate dressing room anecdotes, career-defining insights, and deeply personal reflections, The One provides an unprecedented glimpse into the mind and heart of one of modern cricket’s most beloved champions.

Key Features:

• Official Memoir of Shikhar Dhawan: The ultimate insider account of one of India's most iconic and stylish opening batsmen.

• Unfiltered & Honest Storytelling: Addresses career triumphs, drop-offs, personal relationships, controversies, and mental toughness.

• Behind-the-Scenes Indian Cricket Lore: Offers rare glimpses into Delhi domestic cricket, national team tours, dressing room dynamics, and IPL pressure.

• Must-Read for Sports Fans: An inspiring autobiography for cricket lovers, sports readers, and anyone seeking a story of resilience and staying true to oneself.