Vijayakarthikeyan’s new book ‘Mafia Premier League’ explores crime and cricket
The Hindu
The sports thriller showcases the author’s love for the game and also talks about the murky world hidden in the backdrop of T20 matches
“Lunchtime during my school days in the 1990s was extra special because of cricket,” says K Vijayakarthikeyan, currently serving as Secretary of Human Rights Commission, Chennai. His latest book Mafia Premier League (Rupa) is a crime-thriller that captures stories of cricket and crime, in the backdrop of T20 matches set in Mumbai. “Along with my lunch, my mother would send a note on cricket scores, and if Sachin Tendulkar was batting, the runs he has scored, etc. My love for the game goes a long way.”
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