Books by Sportspersons
Books by Cricketers, Tennis players, Hockey players, Boxers, Swimmers, Footballers
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Books by Tennis Players
All In: An Autobiography by Billie Jean King
About the Author: Billie Jean King is an American former tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all tie. She won 39 Grand Slam titles (12 singles, 16 doubles and 11 mixed doubles). She founded the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) in 1973.
Serve to Win by Novak Djokovic
About the Author: Novak Djokovic is a Serbian tennis legend with a record 24 Grand Slam titles and 428 weeks as world No. 1.
Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi
About the Author: Andre Agassi a American former tennis star with eight Grand Slam titles and a career Golden Slam.
Rafa: My Story by Rafael Nadal
About the Author: Rafael Nadal is Spanish tennis icon with 22 Grand Slam titles, known for his dominance on clay.
You Cannot Be Serious by John McEnroe
About the Author: John McEnroe is an American former tennis professional who won 7 major singles titles and 9 doubles major titles. He has also written another book titled, But Seriously.
Shape Yourself; Killer Instinct; Tennis my Way by Martina Navratilova
About the Author: Martina Navratilova is Czech-American tennis great with 167 singles titles, including 18 Grand Slams.
Unstoppable: My Life So Far by Maria Sharapova
About the Author: Maria Sharapova is Russian former tennis professional who has won 36 WTA tour-level singles titles including 5 Grand Slam titles.
Ace Against Odds by Sania Mirza
About the Author: Sania Mirza is an Indian tennis player with six Grand Slam doubles titles and a former world No. 1 in doubles.
Books by Football Players
My Life and the Beautiful Game by Pele and Robert L. Fish
About the Author: Brazilian footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known by his nickname Pele is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. His 1,279 goals in 1,363 games is recognised as a Guinness World Record. In 1999, he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century.
Both Feet on Ground by David Beckham
About the Author: David Beckham is an English former professional footballer. He is considered one of the best mid-fielders of his times. He has played for several clubs including Manchester United and Real Madrid.
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Books by Basketball Players
Driven from Within by Michael Jordan with Mark Vincil
About the Author: Michael Jeffrey Jordan, an American professional basketball player won gold medals for the US national team at the 1984 and 1992 Summer Olympics. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.
Shaq Uncut: My Story by Shaquille O'Neal with Jackie Macmullan and Dion Graham
About the Author: Shaquille O'Neal is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He has appeared in a number of films and reality shows and also release his own rap albums.
The Mamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobe Bryant
About the Author: Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player. He gave himself the nickname Black Mamba. He won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film for Dear Basketball written and narrated by him.
Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success by Phil Jackson and Hugh Delehanty
About the Author: Philip Douglas Jackson is an America former professional basketball player and coach. He is the author of several other books as well.
A View from Above by Wilt Chamberlain
About the Author: Wilton Norman Chamberlain was an American professional basketball player. He is best remembered as the only player to score 100 points in a single game.
Books by Baseball Players
My Life in Baseball: The True Record by Ty Cobb with Al Stump
About the Author: Tyrus Raymond Cobb, nicknamed "the Georgia Peach", was an American professional baseball center fielder. He was among the first to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame of USA.
Babe Ruth's Own Book of Baseball by Babe Ruth
About the Author: George Herman "Babe" Ruth was an American professional baseball player. Ruth is regarded as one of the greatest sports heroes and considered to be the greatest baseball player of all time. In 1936, Ruth was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of its "first five" inaugural members.
Ball Four: The Final Pitch by Jim Bouton
About the Author: Jim Bouton was an American professional baseball player. He was also a best-selling author, actor, activist and sportscaster.
Books by Boxers
By George by George Foreman and Joel Engel
About the Author: George Edward Foreman (January 10, 1949 – March 21, 2025) was an American professional boxer, businessman, minister, and author. Nicknamed "Big George", he twice won the world heavyweight championship> he also won the Olympic gold medal in 1968. In addition to his autobiography, he also authored many other books mostly on cooking. His other workds are, God in My Corner: A Spiritual Memoir, Indoor Grilling Made Easy, Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine Cookbook
Becoming Holyfield: A Fighter's Journey by Evander Holyfield
About the Author: Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) is an American former professional boxer. Nicknamed "the Real Deal", Holyfield is the only four-time world heavyweight champion, having won the title in 1990, 1993, 1996 and 2000. He is also the author of the book Holyfield, the Humble Warrior.
The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring by Sugar Ray Leonard and Michael Arkush
About the Author: Sugar Ray Leonard (born May 17, 1956 Ray Charles Leonard) is an American former professional boxer, motivational speaker, and actor. He won world titles in five weight classes and is often regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time.
Smokin' Joe: The Autobiography of a Heavyweight Champion of the World by Joe Frazier
About the Author: Joseph William Frazier (January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011), nicknamed "Smokin' Joe", was an American professional boxer. He was the first boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali. Frazier won a gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics as an amateur, and was the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1970 to 1973.
Undisputed Truth: My Autobiography by Mike Tyson
About the Author: Tyson is regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990. He holds the record as the youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title which he won at 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days of age.
Unbreakable by M.C. Mary Kom
About the Author: M.C. Mary Kom, a six-time world champion, is India’s most celebrated boxer.
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Books by Athletes
Faster than Lightning: My Story by Usain Bolt
About the Author: Usain Bolt is a Jamaican sprinter widely regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time. He is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist and the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4 × 100 metres relay.
The Race of my Life by Milkha Singh.
About the Author: Indian athlete, Milkha Singh, nicknamed the "Flying Sikh," was a legendary sprinter who won gold medals at 1958 and 1962 Asian Games. He represented India in the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics.
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Books by Cricket Players
No Spin: My Autobiography by Shane Warne
About the Author: Shane Warne was an Australian spin legend and one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history, known for his mastery of leg-spin.
At Close of Play by Ricky Ponting
About the Author: Ricky Ponting, regarding as Australia’s most successful captain, led his team to victories in 2003 and 2007 World Cup. He was also a member of 1999 Cricket World Cup winning team.
Six Machine: I don't like cricket.. I love it by Chris Gayle
About the Author: Chris Gayle, a West Indian cricket powerhouse, is generally regarded as the greatest Twenty20 batsman. He has scored more than 14,000 runs and hit more than 1000 sixes in T20 cricket.
All Round View by Imran Khan
About the Author: Imran Khan, a former Pakistani cricket legend and former prime minister, known for leading Pakistan to the 1992 Cricket World Cup victory. He is considered one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history.
Wasim by Wasim Akram
About the Author: Wasim Akram was a Pakistani fast bowler and one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history. Known for his reverse swing, Akram took 414 wickets in Test cricket and 502 in ODIs, playing a crucial role in Pakistan's 1992 World Cup win.
Controversially Yours by Shoaib Akhtar
About the Author: Shoaib Akhtar, a Pakistani fast bowler known for his exceptional speed, often referred to as the "Rawalpindi Express." He is the fastest bowler in recorded cricket history, with a top speed of 161.3 km/h
No Holding Back by Michael Holding
About the Author: Michael Holding, a Jamaican fast bowler and cricket commentator, celebrated for his speed and precision on the pitch.
Menace: The Autobiography by Dennis Lillee
About the Author: Dennis Lillee is a former Australian fast bowler and one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history, known for his aggressive style.
Hitting Across the Line by Vivian Richards
About the Author: Vivian Richards is a West Indian cricket icon celebrated for his aggressive batting style and dominance on the field.
Head On; Beefy's Cricket Tales by Ian Botham
About the Author: Ian Botham was an English all-rounder famous for his exceptional batting and bowling skills, a true cricket legend.
AB: The Autobiography by A B de Villiers
About the Author: He is a South African former international cricketer. He was named as the ICC ODI Player of the Year three times during his career and is regarded as one of the best batsman of his generation.
Books by Indian Cricket Players
Playing it my way by Sachin Tendulkar & Boria Majumdar
About the Author: Sachin Tendulkar, India’s cricket legend, is regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. He is the holder of numerous records, including 100 international centuries.
Wide Angle by Anil Kumble
About the Author: Anil Kumble, a right arm leg spin bowler is the highest wicket taker from India in both test cricket and one-day internationals.
Straight from the Heart; Cricket, My Style by Kapil Dev
About the Author: Kapil Dev captained the Indian cricket team that won the 1983 World Cup. He is regarded as the greatest of all all-rounders from India.
A Long Innings by Vijay Hazare
About the Author: Vijay Hazare was one of the earliest Indian cricketers after Indian independence. He led India to its first test cricket win against England in 1951-52.
One More Over by EAS Prasanna
About the Author: EAS Prasanna is a renowned Indian off-spinner known for his unique action and significant contributions to Indian cricket.
Sunny Days; Idols; Runs & Ruins by Sunil Gavaskar
About the Author: Sunil Gavaskar is a legendary Indian opening batsman with 35 international centuries and a pioneer in Indian cricket history
The Test of My Life by Yuvraj Singh
About the Author: A former Indian cricketer known for hitting 6 sixes in 6 balls.
One Century is Not Enough by Saurav Ganguly
About the Author: Sourav Ganguly, Indian cricket icon and former captain, known for his aggressive batting style and leadership. He is credited with transforming the Indian team into a formidable force.
Imperfect by Sanjay Manjrekar
About the Author: Sanjay Manjrekar is former Indian cricketer and current commentator, known for his analytical insights into the game.
Unguarded by Mithali Raj
About the Author: Mithali Raj is an Indian women's cricket captain and one of the most successful female batsmen, known for her consistency and leadership.
Stumped: Life Behind and Beyond the Twenty-Two Yards by Syed Kirmani
About the Author: Syed Kirmani is an Indian cricketer who played cricket for India and Karnataka as a wicket-keeper. He was a part of the World Cup winning team in 1983. The book is co-authored by Debashish Sengupta and Dakshesh Pathak.
I Have the Streets: A Kutty Cricket Story by R. Ashwin and Siddarth Monga
About the Author: Ravichandran Ashwin, a former right-arm off spin bowler, has taken over 500 wickets in test cricket. He was part of the Indian team that won the 2011 Cricket World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy.
Books by Hockey Players
Goal! by Major Dhyan Chand.
About the Author: Major Dhyan Chand was legendary Indian hockey player, widely regarded as the greatest field hockey player in the history of the game. He was a part of the hockey team that won Olympic Gold medals at 1928, 1932 and 1936 Olympics.
To Hell with Hockey by Aslam Sher Khan
About the Author: Aslam Sher Khan was an Indian hockey player and politician, instrumental in India’s 1975 World Cup win.
The Golden Hat Trick by Balbir Singh Sr.
About the Author: Balbir Singh Sr., was a pivotal figure in India's hockey history. This autobiography delves into his journey, including his contributions to India's three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 1948, 1952, and 1956.
Books by Other Famous Sportspersons
No Limits: The Will to Succeed by Michael Phelps
About the Author: Michael Phelps is an American former competitive swimmer. He is the most successful and most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals. Phelps also holds the all-time records for Olympic gold medals with 23 gold medals to his credit.
It's not about the Bike: My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong
About the Author: Lance Armstrong is an American former professional road racing cyclist. He had won the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times from 1999 to 2005, but was stripped of his titles in 2012 after an investigation into doping allegations.
Mind Master by Vishwanathan Anand
About the Author: Vishwanathan Anand, is the first grandmaster from India who won the World Chess Championship five times.
Playing to Win by Saina Nehwal
About the Author: Saina Nehwal an Indian badminton player is a former No. 1 and winner of Olympic bronze medallist.
Born Again on the Mountain by Arunima Sinha
About the Author: Arunima Sinha is an Indian mountaineer and sportswoman. She is India's first female amputee to scale Mount Everest, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Elbrus, Mount Kosciuszko, Mt. Aconcagua, Mt. Denali and Vinson Massif (Antarctica). She is also a seven time Indian volleyball player.