# Developing Champions in Cricket book released in Bengaluru 2026-08-06T15:42:16+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Senior cricket writer Vedam Jaishankar’s 75-page book, Developing Champions in Cricket, was released at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association premises in Bengaluru on Thursday. The book covers a young player’s journey, from selecting equipment to learning batting, bowling and fielding. Jaishankar said the guide also includes a chapter for coaches on player development and making training enjoyable. Former India cricketer and administrator Brijesh Patel called it a useful guide for children, parents and coaches facing an overload of information about specialisation, equipment and coaching choices. The book is an initiative of the Brijesh Patel Cricket Academy, Deccan Herald reports. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - deccanherald.com Tags: books, Coaching, Cricket, youth cricket Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/developing-champions-in-cricket-book-released-in-bengaluru/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/developing-champions-in-cricket-book-released-in-bengaluru/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.