Following the true story of Sri Lankan test cricket bowler Pradeep Sivanathan Mathew, this novel explores the life and legacy of a talented athlete born in 1965. Shehan Karunatilaka weaves together cricket, personal struggle, and historical context into a compelling narrative that captures a pivotal era in Sri Lankan sports. The book offers an intimate portrait of ambition, resilience, and the weight of national expectation on an individual athlete's shoulders.
