A Powerful Sports Story for Young Indian Readers
Maya's Cricketing Choice follows sixteen-year-old Maya Chen, a girl who sees the world through numbers, patterns, and data. Tennis is her comfort zone ? predictable, structured, measurable. But everything changes the day she steps onto a cricket field for the first time. What begins as curiosity soon becomes a life-changing passion.
Maya is drawn to the mathematics of cricket, the strategy behind every delivery, and the warmth of a team that accepts her exactly as she is. But switching sports is far from easy. She faces fierce bowlers, a frightening concussion, self-doubt, and the fear of disappointing those she loves. As she moves from local club matches to a national tournament final, Maya must decide whether courage, resilience, and belief in herself can outweigh the risks.
This inspiring story blends sport, science, identity, and friendship ? perfect for readers aged 12 and up who enjoy cricket, STEM-minded characters, and heartfelt journeys of self-discovery. Book One in the On the Front Foot series, it is ideal for Indian teens who dream big, fight hard, and love the thrill of the game.
