'It takes time to understand what makes you tick' - Aakash Chopra unplugged

In this episode, we chat with former India Test cricketer, columnist, author and commentator Aakash Chopra. Aakash tells us about his initiation into the game – in the mid-1980s – and of learning the fundamentals from his legendary coach Tarak Sinha. He goes on to review his international stint and admits he hadn't fully understood his game until mid-way through his career. Talking Points: Memories of Sonnet Cricket Club Thinking about the game from an early age The pressure he was under on his Ranji Trophy debut Cricket as a team game v cricket as an individual game Playing for the team v playing to one's strengths The gift (and curse) of Sachin Tendulkar Writing his first book Beyond the Blues The problem with being fully honest Writing for happiness Enjoying the game through the tough times Finding empathy during the course of criticism ... and much more Participants: Aakash Chopra ( @cricketaakash ) Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@ sidvee ) Ashoka ( @ABVan ) Books by Aakash Chopra: Beyond the Blues: A Cricket Season Like No Other - Aakash Chopra Out of the Blue: Rajasthan's Road to the Ranji Trophy - Aakash Chopra The Insider - Aakash Chopra Related: Aakash Chopra's ESPNcricinfo columns Tarak Sinha's 40-year labor of love - Sharda Ugra First time I was scared... - Aakash Chopra YouTube channel