Deepak Menon writes cricket in the register of the player memoir — close to the moment, close to the crease, close to the decisions a batter or bowler makes between deliveries. His work reads the innings as a career turning point and the career as a series of innings.
Recent work
Five-Run Heartbreak Exposes India Women's Death-Over Vulnerability Against England
India Women fell five runs short of England's 171/6, bowled out for 166 in a nail-biting finish that highlighted persistent issues with closing out tight chases. The narrow margin exposed both India's competitiveness against top-tier opposition and their struggles under pressure in crucial moments.
Clarke's Sooryavanshi Endorsement Validates India's Ultra-Youth Cricket Investment
Michael Clarke's endorsement of 13-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as 'the talk of this year's IPL' validates Rajasthan Royals' unprecedented ₹1.1 crore investment in the Bihar teenager. The Australian legend's approval signals a fundamental shift in how cricket globally views talent development and age thresholds for professional exposure.