Aayush Puthran is a Mumbai-based cricket journalist who writes for Cricbuzz. Follow him on Twitter: @aayushputhran
'Compelling, ambitious, beautifully written and about so much more
than cricket'
*Tim Wigmore, The Telegraph and author of the multiple
award-winning Cricket 2.0*
'Profound, poignant and important – this was a story that had to be
told'
*Wisden*
'A fascinating re-telling of the highs and lows of Pakistani
women’s cricket. A must-read for any lovers of the sport'
*Aatif Nawaz, BBC TMS Cricket Commentator*
'A history of women’s cricket in Pakistan is not only long overdue,
it is a grand story in its own right. It is a tale of bravery and
audacity, and of giant personalities who simply refused to maintain
the status quo. This is an essential work'
*Osman Samiuddin, author of The Unquiet Ones: A History of Pakistan
Cricket*
'What a fantastic insight into the previously uncharted world of
women’s sport in Pakistan ... A comprehensive and compelling
account of the indomitable sisters who would not give up their
dreams in the face of political and cultural resistance, personal
threats and hardships, carried through to the teams of today who
stand on their shoulders and continue their vision'
*Jodie Davis, Women’s National Coach – (first) Pakistan World Cup
Team 1997*
'Aayush Puthran movingly and eloquently tells the stories of the
Pakistani women who have had to fight to play the sport they love,
in the face of extraordinary societal challenges. Read it, weep for
the lost opportunities and share in hope for the future'
*Raf Nicholson, journalist and women’s cricket historian*
'A forensically researched history covering the rollercoaster ride
of the Pakistan women striving to embrace the game they love
against all the odds. From the doom and gloom of the religious
fundamentalism of the 1990s to the administration wrangles of the
21st century, Unveiling Jazbaa perfectly captures the shining star
of their plight. A story that must be told'
*Isabelle Duncan, former MCC cricketer and author of Skirting The
Boundary: A History of Women’s Cricket*
'From running an obstacle race to worldwide recognition, Aayush
traverses a difficult ground in charting the journey. The story of
Pakistan women’s cricket comes wrapped in a labour of love, from
India'
*Afia Salam, Pakistan’s first female cricket journalist*
'A remarkable story, told with empathy and respect, Unveiling
Jazbaa serves as a celebration of Pakistan women’s cricket – of
personal journeys as well as those of the collective, in the
context of society and politics, without hiding the warts, the
stumbling blocks and the petty jealousies'
*Karunya Keshav, journalist and author of The Fire Burns Blue: A
History of Women's Cricket in India*
'While the history of men’s cricket has long been documented,
stories of the women’s game, especially in the subcontinent, are
only starting to be unearthed and examined and this is an important
contribution to the archive. Aayush Puthran does an exceptional job
of juxtaposing the socio-political situation in Pakistan with the
development of women’s cricket. He treats the game with the
seriousness it deserves, while not losing a lightness of touch'
*ESPNCricinfo*
'A fascinating collection of incidents and experiences of these
women – full of striking events. An in-depth discovery and
revelation of the history of Pakistani female cricketers and of the
sport in a country where women's sports have just started taking
shape ... hooked on to it from the word go. A must read!'
*Ebba Qureshi, founder of FemGames*
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