Controversially Yours

DETAILS : 

• Author : Anshu Dogra
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins India
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 16 September 2011
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 292 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9350291282
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9789350291283
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 550 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Controversially Yours is the explosive and candid autobiography of the "Rawalpindi Express," Shoaib Akhtar, co-authored by Anshu Dogra. Published in 2011, the book sent shockwaves through the cricketing world for its blunt honesty, fearless criticism of cricket boards, and personal revelations about the locker-room culture of international cricket.

As the title suggests, the book does not shy away from the many storms that followed Akhtar throughout his career—from ball-tampering allegations and drug bans to his legendary rivalries with batsmen like Sachin Tendulkar and his tumultuous relationship with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Shoaib Akhtar: One of the fastest and most feared bowlers in cricket history. He holds the world record for the fastest delivery ever clocked ($161.3$ km/h or $100.2$ mph). Known as much for his speed as for his fiery personality, Akhtar's career was a mix of immense talent and constant friction with authority.

Anshu Dogra: A seasoned journalist and writer who worked closely with Akhtar to translate his raw, spoken memories into a structured narrative, ensuring the "voice" of the fast bowler remained authentic and unfiltered.