A review by read_with_taran
No Spin: My Autobiography by Shane Warne
4.0
Being an ardent cricket fan, this book was positioned quite high up on my TBR. Coincidentally, I finished it hours before the news of the legend's passing away. The book highlights the life and career of not only one of the best players ever but also someone who was a keen observer of the game. The book follows Warnie's cricketing from playing Botham to lifting the World Cup under Waugh to finishing as the second highest wicket taker of all times in Test Cricket. The journey entails various highs and lows including the "ball of the century", various injuries, his one year ban in 2003 and leading the Rajasthan Royals to their first IPL victory.
The book speaks a lot about Shane as a character. He is a person who is well aware of his shortcomings both as a cricketer and as a person. Through his book he tries to deliver his best, sharing all his experiences and also sharing his sense of humour. He does not hold back and addresses topics that others like him would have totally avoided. He doesn't shy away from revealing the tough secrets of the dressing room(for instance, their obsession with the baggy green) and that's the beauty of it.
The book speaks a lot about Shane as a character. He is a person who is well aware of his shortcomings both as a cricketer and as a person. Through his book he tries to deliver his best, sharing all his experiences and also sharing his sense of humour. He does not hold back and addresses topics that others like him would have totally avoided. He doesn't shy away from revealing the tough secrets of the dressing room(for instance, their obsession with the baggy green) and that's the beauty of it.