Believe: What Life and Cricket Taught Me

The book's title stems from a single word of advice given to him by maestro Sachin Tendulkar: "Believe". Taking it to heart, Raina etched it as a tattoo on his arm. The text delves into how this simple life motto guided his choices through extreme career highs and career-ending injuries

Suresh Raina is one of India's most successful international cricketers and an aggressive left-handed middle-order batsman. Bharat Sundaresan is a world-renowned, award-winning cricket writer and senior correspondent for Cricbuzz, who previously authored the bestseller The Dhoni Touch

The narrative documents the intense trials Raina faced as an upcoming young player, detailing how he survived extreme bullying at sports hostels and school cricket camps. Moving past early trauma, he discusses his ascent into the national side and shares invaluable behind-the-scenes perspectives acquired from legends like M.S. Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, and Sourav Ganguly. Peppered with deep reflections on luck, love, and professional camaraderie, it shows the mental grit it takes to build a world-class legacy