Awakening the Blue Tigers : India’s Quest for Football’s Holy Grail

The passion of the author shines through every page of this book. Writing this would have been a really insignificant challenge compared to what they sacrificed to contribute towards making India a great football playing nation. The books goes into all facets of what steps/process a country needs to take to be a football nation of good repute. It's also filled with numerous examples like how Germany rebooted itself when they reached their nadir, how US and Canada improved by leaps and bounds. How a great football playing nation will uplift poverty and bring more revenue for the nation, what role govt, private sector, coaches, talent scouts need to play to bring India closet to the dream of winning World Cup, it's all explained in detail yet interesting way. A must read for football lovers, sports enthusiasts, even cricket lovers and for anyone who wants to know what values does a spot creates for a country and its people.

Whether you are a football fan or not, this book is a must read! Right from the get go, the book hooks you with engaging anecdotes from the authors' own experiences. What's enthralling and riveting is how well each chapter flows and the wealth of information that comes the reader's way with the flip of each page. It is a must read for anyone interested in understanding the power of sport, specifically football. It captures the history of the sport in India, touches upon the key organizations and systems across the footballing world, and in doing so makes it a very compelling document for future generations to refer to.Beyond that it pushes the reader to go beyond their current realm of imagination and to dare to dream of the year when India participates in a senior edition of the FIFA World Cup. Right from school kids to adults who may have no knowledge of football, this is where you need to begin to understand the power and fanaticism that this sport has in India. Thank you to the authors for doing all of us a great service by documenting all of this in a very gripping format!

This is one of the sports books I have read so far. The deep passion that both Authors have for Indian football is endearing and inspirational. Their chapter on a futuristic scenario when India qualifies for the fifa men's world cup gave me goosebumps. The road map shown by the authors as to what Indian football should do to qualify for a world cup was also splendid. I salute both Authors for their deep research gone into this book. 5 out of 5 for me. A definite must read.

This book is thoroughly well researched and very insightful. It has interviews with all the key stakeholders in the global ecosystem, and mentions some really interesting anecdotes. It also lays down a robust roadmap for success for Indian football. The book is a must read for all well wishers of Indian football.

Very informative

Excellent book on India’s relationship with the beautiful game. It tells the story of the golden days of Indian football and unearths some amazing stories of the football madness in India. The authors also shed light on the impact of U17 world cup hosted by India, Women's football and also provide deep insights on how football can develop in India.Amazing research and an engrossing read written in a manner that's easy to understand for all. A must read!