Fearless

Fearless is the candid and compelling memoir of Mohinder (Jimmy) Amarnath, one of India’s most iconic cricketers of the 1970s and 1980s. Known for his grit, guts, and gumption, Amarnath transformed from a batsman once considered vulnerable against fast bowling into a fearless master of pace, famously hooking fiery attacks on Caribbean and Australian pitches—often without a helmet. Despite being hailed by legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Imran Khan as the best batsman of their era, Amarnath’s career was marked by puzzling exclusions from the Indian team, earning him the title of ‘comeback king’. Co-written with his brother Rajender Amarnath, this memoir offers a riveting glimpse into his rollercoaster journey and the golden age of cricket. With anecdotes, honesty, and insight, Fearless is a must-read for any cricket enthusiast. Mohinder Amarnath, son of the legendary Lala Amarnath, played for India from 1969 to 1989, scoring 4378 Test runs, with nine of his eleven centuries coming overseas. He was the Man of the Match in both the semi-final and final of India’s historic 1983 World Cup win, and was honored as one of Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year and with the Arjuna Award in 1984.