Khelar Jagat

Author: Shyamsundar Ghosh
Genre: Kheladhula - Binodan (Sports & Entertainment)
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9789354252655
Pages: 280
Weight: 436 grams

Book Description:

‘Khelar Jagat’ is a unique journal by author and sports journalist Shyamsundar Ghosh, capturing his diverse experiences from his career as an athlete and journalist. The book reflects on his childhood, his attraction to sports, and his early days in journalism, all while providing gripping accounts of the most exciting events in Kolkata's famous cricket and football clubs. As a sportsman himself, Ghosh offers rare insights into the world of sports journalism, recounting stories of famous athletes and fellow sports journalists who have made significant contributions to the field.

Through personal anecdotes and stories from his journalistic journey, ‘Khelar Jagat’ becomes an intimate portrayal of the world of sports, capturing both its challenges and triumphs. This book offers readers a deep dive into the world of sports journalism and the colorful personalities who have shaped the landscape of Bengali sports reporting.

Author Bio:

Shyamsundar Ghosh was born on July 25, 1939, in Khulna. He holds a Master's degree from Calcutta University. Renowned as a cricketer, he made a record at Eden Gardens in 1964 by taking seven wickets for zero runs while playing for East Bengal. After his playing career, he became a distinguished journalist, working for prominent newspapers such as The Statesman, Dainik Statesman, and Hindustan Standard. Ghosh also provided commentary for Test matches, One Day Internationals, football, and table tennis for many years.

A former selector for Bengali cricket, Ghosh participated in seven Football World Cups, three Asian Games, four Olympics, and the Cricket World Cup through his journalism. In recognition of his lifelong contribution, he was awarded the Best Sports Journalist honor by the Asian Sports Journalists in Seoul, 1992. He was also the sole representative from Asia on the World Sports Journalists' Football Commission (1984–1996). His regular writings appeared in popular publications like Desh and Anandamela. Among his other works are books like ‘Untold Stories of Indian Football’, ‘Test Cricket and Bengalis’, and ‘World Football Superstars