Howzat! Summer of Cricket traces Nikhil Kulkarni's devotion to the sport over the last three decades. From a village in North Karnataka in India to the bright lights of Sydney, Nikhil has lived and breathed the inevitable highs and lows that come with being a cricket fan.
From listening to early morning radio commentaries to witnessing Sachin Tendulkar's final match, Nikhil insists that every hour he was engrossed in watching, listening to and thinking about cricket was time well spent.
This dedication culminated in the summer of 2024-25, when he undertook a personal pilgrimage to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, attending every single match day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, an epic, bilateral cricket battle between India and Australia.
Follow Nikhil as he meets fascinating people, explores new cities and forges new, unforgettable memories. To read Summer of Cricket is to understand that cricket is more than a game - it's a connection between the peoples of different countries, a vehicle for supporting meaningful causes, and a way to bridge generations.
