When God Bowls A Googly: Spiritual Intelligence For Sports

A very tiny percentage of aspiring sportspeople actually make it to the big league. While some manage to play for their state and salvage a bit of pride the rest languish in sporting hell. Ashwath Aiyappa shares his story of how he was able to look beyond societal conditioning and face his own psychological demons. In this book he shows how all the skill in the world is useless if the mind does not allow that skill to be expressed. Ashwath writes of an intelligence that brings about a balance between thinking feeling and being in the moment. An intelligence that could perhaps lead not only to peak performance states but also change the way one looks at the world and ones role in it. An intelligence that is spiritual indigenous and considered a part of this nations bloodstream yet somehow remains hidden. And how the game he loved most would be instrumental in revealing it.. About the Author:. For the past two years Ashwath Aiyappa worked extremely hard on writing this book completing the manuscript before his untimely demise in tragic circumstances.. Ashwath began playing cricket at a very young age and found early success when he represented the Karnataka state Under-16 team. He was also a Ranji probable and played first division league cricket for several top clubs in Bengaluru and Mumbai Jawahars Swastik Union BUCC and DY Patil. In addition he undertook coaching assignments at the PeepalGrove School in Sadum (Andhra Pradesh) where he was much loved and adored by the children.. With a degree in computer science from St Josephs College Ashwath continued being a student throughout. He had a huge appetite for knowledge he read widely on a range of subjects including psychology philosophy religion history business and of course sport. Ashwath also undertook several online training courses and sought the advice of various experts. Apart from his sporting achievements he was an entrepreneur. He co-founded a very successful software company later selling his stake to concentrate on cricket.. Ashwath Aiyappa represented Karnataka at the Under-16 level and was also a Ranji probable. He played first division league cricket for several top clubs in Bengaluru and Mumbai Jawahars Swastik Union BUCC and DY Patil. Ashwath has a degree in computer science from St Josephs College Bengaluru. Apart from his sporting achievements he was an entrepreneur. He co-founded a very successful software company later selling his stake to concentrate on cricket.. Ashwath tragically passed away in April 2014 in a drowning accident before the release of the book.. Reviews:. In simple language Ashwath has explained how he practically applied spirituality to better his life. This book is for everyone not just sportspeople and my blessings are with it. Sri M. Very interesting and absorbing it is a must for sportspeople and for those associated with sport. Brijesh Patel Former India Test Player and Secretary of the KSCA (Karnataka State Cricket Association). This book is simply brilliant. Makarand Waingankar Journalist & Cricket Management Consultant. Ashwath speaks from authentic personal experience and provides a spiritual perspective tailor-made for young sportspeople. Sujith Somasundar Ex India Cricketer; Life Coach and Mental Conditioning Expert. Finally we have a book that satisfies a burning need fearlessly written it goes beyond the obvious. This book will be a fantastic guide to sports parents coaches and others connected with developing sportsmen - Dr. Kinjal Suratwala Head of Sports Science and Coach Education. NCA (National Cricket Academy)